Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Railways, roads & transport, all years

Riverina · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

865 stories in Riverina's papers · page 1 of 44

Farmers' and Settlers' Association Railway Freights, &c

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 2 January 1901 · page 3

THE following report is taken from the 'Stock and Station Journal.' A deputation at the executive meeting of the Farmers and Settlers' Association on the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Gundagai-tumut Railway. the Deviation to Adelong

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 5

According to a statement, made last week by Mr. Deane (Engineer-in-chief) and Mr. Burgese (his chief assistant) to Mr. Donaldson, M.P, they are not aware of any…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Berrigan-barooga Railway

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2

The local Council (reports the Narandera " Argus ") call a public meeting for Monday, January 14, for the purpose of affording residents an opportunity of hearing the delegates…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Tram Traffic

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 3 January 1901 · page 2

The tram traffic yesterday was unprecedented. The usual traffic is about 220,000 a day, and the usual holiday traffic 350,000, but yesterday the trams…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Killed by a Tram

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 2

An elderly man which name is not known, was killed by a steam tram this afternoon near Redfern railway station. The wheels of the motor car passed over…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Revocation of Railway Reserve. Within Temora Holding, resumed area No. 437A

The Temora Star · Saturday 5 January 1901 · page 4

Part of No. 13,027 for railway purposes, proclaimed 6th December, 1890. Coun[?]y of Bland, parish Gidgingidginbung, arer about 2 acres, That…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Affairs in China. England and Russia. the Railway Difficulty. London, Jan. 5

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

"THE Times" publishes an important telegram from Dr. Morrison, its correspondent at Poking Dr. Morrison states that the complacency…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Tram Fatality

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

The body of an elderly man, frightfully mangled, was found on the tram line at Woollabra late last night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Russla Ana the Railways

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

Dr. Morrison, the "Times" correspondent at Pekin, says that Britain's complacency has led Rusaian to claim possession of the important Government…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Railway Traffic

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 2

THE Railway Department just now is exceptionally busy. The heavy passenger traffic from Sydney necessitates the running of spatial trains, and on Sunday and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Revocation of Railway Reserve. Within Temora Holding, resumed area No. 437A

The Temora Star · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

Part of No. 13,027 for railway purposes, proclaimed 6th December, 1890. Coun[?]y of Bland, parish Gidgingidginbung, arer about 2 acres, That…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Telegraphic News. General Cables. London, Jan. 8. American Railways

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

There was great speculation in railway shires in Wall-street, New York, on Saturday. A million and a halt railway shares changed hands at a great advance. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Railway Workshops

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

A few days ago Dr. Morrison, "The Times" correspondent at Peking, stated that the complacency shown by Great Britain had led Russia to claim possession…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

American Railways. Progress Of MONOPOLY

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 10 January 1901 · page 2

There was great speculation in railway shares in Wall-street, New York, on Saturday . A million and a half railway shares changed hands at a great advance…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Tram Return's

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 2

The corrected official statement shows that the total tram fares collected during the celebrations reached three millions and a quarter…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Extra trains, and Trams

The Junee Democrat · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 2

IT is pleasant to know that the great services of the railway and tram staff have been fully recognised by the com missioners, who have given all the men…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

American Railways. the Wall-street Gamble. London, Jan. 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 3

THE speculation in railway shares continues in Wall street. On Saturday last, 1,500,000 railway shares changed hands at a great advance, the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

A Transcontinental Railway

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 4

ONE of the first matters likely to be brought before the Federal Government for consideration, as soon as routine business has been got rid of,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Bonuses for Railway Men

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 3

THE Railway Commissioners have already expessed their satisfaction with the work done by the railway staff during the Commonwealth celebrations, and are marking their…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Railways

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 11

THE following is an extract from the speech of Mr. T. Brown, M.P., at Condobolin on the 27th ult. on the occasion of a preseptation to him…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →