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Railways, roads & transport, 1899

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Road Race

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 2

THIS (Wednesday) afternoon the second road race for members of the local bicycle club eventuates. The race starts at 3 o'clock sharp, and the…

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The Chinese Railways. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

The "Times" this morning, commenting on the Pekin to Hankow railway, says that Great Britain protected too late, and that the pledge given by the Chinese Government…

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New Zealand Midland Railway. London, Tuesday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

The "Westminster Gazette" in an article this morning regrets the precipitancy shown by the New Zealand Midland Railway Co., in regard to their…

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Victorian Railway Revenue

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 April 1899 · page 2

The railway revenue in Victoria continues to come in satisfactorily. The revenue last year showed an increase of £225,000 over that of the previous year…

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Cycling. the Road Race

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 3

CYCLING is still booming in Gundagai. The local club is in a very healthy and Hourishing condition: the members all take keen interest in the club, and good…

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The Rock (From Our Correspondent.) Railway Requirements

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 6

ON the arrival of the train conveying the Railway Commmioners, who are on their annual tour of impection, a deputation of the members of the Progress Committee…

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Railway Meeting

The Temora Star · Saturday 15 April 1899 · page 2

A MEETING of the above was held at Broken Dam on Wednesday, March 29, when there were present : Messrs. S. Harrison (chairman), R. McCawley, W. McCawley, W…

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Run Over by a Train

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 2

A telegram from Junee states that late on Saturday night a man named Maloney was killed by a railway engine on the fine leading to the sheds. He was employed as a fettler…

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Newfoundland Railway Allegations. London, Sunday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 2

The Government of Newfoundland has reinstated Mr. Alfred Morine as Receiver-General of the colony. Mr. Morine was suspended some time ago…

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Fatal Railway Accidant Killed by the Express Engine

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 2

Another name has been added to the list of those killed in June Railway yard, and the story of this latest tragic occurrence is brief and sad'. Mr…

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RAILWAYS and STOCK

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 4

THE following telegram has been received here in reply to an urgent request to have sheep sent by rail to the Victorian side, and it is published at the request…

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Springdale. a Railway Siding Granted

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 7

Our correspondent writes as follows:— On Thursday last the Railway Commissioners visited here to decide whether they Would grant the railway siding that the…

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The Railway Extension. Temora Moving in the Matter

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 6

The subcommittee appointed by the Temora Farmers Union to prepare evidence upon the proposed Temora-Wyalong railway met on Wednesday evening last…

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Springdale. Railway Tank

The Temora Star · Wednesday 19 April 1899 · page 3

THE above is nearing completion, and Mr. Harris, the official in charge of the work, expects to have the excavation completed in nine or ten days…

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Fatal Railway Accident. Killed by the Express Engine

Coolamon Echo · Friday 21 April 1899 · page 2

ANOTHER name has been added to the list of these killed in Junee Railway yard, and the story of this latest tragic occurrence is brief and sad. Mr…

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Henty. (From Our Correspondent.) Railway Employee

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 3

MR. W. Day, an old railway employee in this neighborhood, extending over a period of 20 years, has severed his connection with the railway department. He was one of…

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Later Cables. (For the "Express.") Through Reuter's Agency Chinese Railways. London, Thursday Night

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

There is a prospect now, in consequence of the action taken by Great Britain of certain changes and removals in the directorship of the Niuchang…

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The Silverton Tramway

The Worker · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

This company holds one of the very finest monopolies in Australia. It has not been noted for its consideration for public convenience, nor for its law…

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Fire in Tarcutta Road

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 2

A fire resulting in the total destruction of a dwelling house occured on Tuesday night. The scene of the conflagration was the residence on Lorne…

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The City Railway. Circular Quay the Terminus

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 3

The Government, at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, finally adopted a scheme for the extension of the railway system from Redfern through the city to a terminus near…

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