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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
233 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 12
THE celebration of the opening of the railway to Singleton came off to-day with great eclot. His Excellency Sir John Young received complimentary addresses on his way at Newcastle, East…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE extension of the Great Northern Railway from Branxton to Singleton, was opened for traffic on Thursday last. The importance of railway communication to the district generally, and to the town of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE celebration of the opening of the railway to Singleton came off to-day with great [?]at. His Excellency Sir John Young received complimentary addresses on his war at Newcastle, East…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THAT portion of the Great Northern Railway lying between Branxton (Black Creek) and Singh tonâfliteen miles in lengthâhaving been completed, was formally opened for trafilc on Thursday last. His Excellency…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—It often happens that a great stir is made about grievances of an imaginary nature, while real grievances are passed over without notice of any kind. Permit me now to bring before you one one of the standing…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →SIR,—Allow me to make a remark on the state of the accommodation for lamps on this bridge, which is one of the most important thoroughfares in Sydney, and is only supplied with two lamps both at tho North end, whereas the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →THE extension of the Great Northern railway from Branxton to Singleton, was opened for traffic on the 7th instant. The importance of railway communication to the district generally, and to the town of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—In your issue of May 9th there is a report of the opening of the railway to Singleton, by your special reporter. One part of the report I cannot allow to pass uncontrodicted, as it is scarcely consistent with fact[?]. I allude…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE opening of the line from Branxton to Singleton— complating Sir M. Peto and Co.'s Northern extension—is the most important event that we have this month to report in reference to railway matters. The event came off on the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THE extension of the Great Northern Railway from Branxton to Singleton was opened for traffic on Thursday, the 7th instant. The importance of railway communication to the district generally, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—"What's the matter?" Well, I'll tell you what's the matter. I've always believed " you pays your money and takes your choice " to be a good and time-honoured homily, and one generally respected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In these days of general stagnation, and interminable ennui, it is pleasant to find a body of man imbued with sufficient "patriotism," to get up an "agitation" on so important a subject as Railway Reform. We recently,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—A letter appeared in the Empire some time ago, signed "Traveller," respecting the approach from the Great Western Road to South Cr. ek station, about half a mile in length. No doubt…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →(Co. Waterford). I've heard the deep sea breathing From the heights above that bay; I've seen it madly heaving…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Atkinson was held on Saturday evening, at Mr. J. Scholfield's, Windsor Road. Mr. Randie being present was called upon to take the chair…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →GEORGE and I—better known as Mr. and Mrs. Ogden—about two years after our marriage, settled our affairs in the great metropolis, and took our departure for the "Far West." George's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A LARGE meeting of Mr. Atkinson's friends was held on Friday evening, st Conlon's Ship Inn, Cross Roads, Cabramatta. There were nearly 100 electors present. J. L. JONES, Esq., R.N. J.P., took the chair,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →ON Wednesday evening large and influential public meeting was held in the Town Hall, for the purpose of considering what local effort should be made to promote the formation of a line from the Great Northern Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—I seldom fall into trouble, but I acquaint you of it —and this time I have a grievous one, which both Traveller and B[?] Bolt have failed to get redress for. Now, Sir, I shall simply lay the plain state of facts before…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—I respectfully beg to draw your attention to the dangerous and impassable state of Liverpool road, from the Bark Huts to Bankstown, and beyond it. The large holes, particularly at the mile Hill, are really fearful…
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