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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1871

352 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 18

Railway Charges. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 May 1871 · page 3

SIR,—Mr. Do Salis has responded to the appeal made to him i for aid, and has come forward as the champion of low railway rates, and the opponent of railway extension. He supports Mr. Mackenzie in protesting against a question of…

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Railways. Extension to Scone

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1871 · page 8

THE extension of the Great Northern line from Abord[?]on to Scone was formally opened by his Excellency the Governor on the 18th ultimo. A lunch was given in the Goods Shed, at which his Excellency and some members of…

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Main Roads of the Colony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1871 · page 5

The following bill to amend tho Main Roads' Management Act was yesterday introduced into the Legislative Assembly by the hon. Minister for Works:— Whereas it is expedient to extend the provisions of the…

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Wooden Roads

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 13

We take the following from the Yass Courier:—When wooden blocks for paving purposes first came into vogue in England Sydney…

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Main Roads of the Colony

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 371

THE following bill to amend the Main Roads' Management Act, was on Wednesday introduced into the Legislative Assembly by the hon. Minister for Works:—Whereas it is expedient to extend the provisions of the…

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Government Railways. Queen's Birthday, May 24, 1871. Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 2

EXCURSION TICKETS, at a single fare for the double journey, will be issued at all Stations to all Stations on the Queen's Birthday, May 24th, 1871, available for return on the day of issue for distances not exceeding 50 miles,…

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Government Railways. Special Excursion to the Waterfalls, Queen's Birthday, May 24Th, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 May 1871 · page 2

An EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Redfern Station, on May 24th, at 7 a.m. (calling at Parramatta Junction to pick up intermediate passengers) for Blue Mountains, Weatherboard, Blackheath, Govett's Leap, and Mount…

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A Railway Horror. Dreadful Disaster on the Hudson River Railroad

Evening News · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 3

At about 10.20 on Monday night, February 6, as an extra freight train of twenty-four cars, leaded with petroleum, was approaching New Hamburg Station, which is eight miles below Poughkoepsie, and was…

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Government Notices. Government Railways. Special Excursion to the Waterfalls, Queen's Birthday, May 24Th, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 8

An EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Redforn Station, on May 24th, at 7 a.m. (calling at Parramatta Junction to pick up intermediate passengers) for Blue Mountains, Weatherboard, Blackheath, Govett's Leap, and Mount…

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Government Railways. Queen's Birthday, May 24, 1871. Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 8

EXCURSION TICKETS, at a single fare for the double journey, will be issuid at all Stations to all Stations on the Queen's Birthday, May 24th, 1871, available for return on the day of issue for distances not exceeding 50 miles,…

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Government Railways. Parramatta Races. Queen's Birthday, 21th May, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1871 · page 8

A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Sydney for Parramatta at 11 a.m., calling at intermediate stations. Single Fare for the double journey. General Post Office, Sydney, 5th May, 1871…

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Government Railways. Parramatta Races. Queen's Birthday, 24th May, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1871 · page 8

A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Sydney for Parramatta at 11 a.m., calling at intermediate stations. Single Fare for the double journey…

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Government Notices. Government Railways. Special Excursion to the Waterfalls, Queen's Birthday, May 24Th, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1871 · page 8

An EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Redforn Station, on May 24th, at 7 a.m. (calling at Parramatta Junction to pick up intermediate passengers) for Blue Mountains, Weather board, Blackheath, Govett's Loap, and Mount…

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Government Railways. Queen's Birthday, May 24, 1871. Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1871 · page 8

EXCURSION TICKETS, at a single fare for the double journey, will be issued at all stations to all Stations on the Queens Birthday, May 24th, 1871, available for return on the day of issue for distances not exceeding 50 miles,…

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A Railway Horror

Empire · Tuesday 23 May 1871 · page 4

AT about 10.20 on Monday night, February 6, as an extra freight train of twenty-four cars, loaded with petroleum, was approaching New Hamburg Station, which, is eight miles below Poughkeepsie, and was…

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Government Railways. Queen's Birthday, May 24,1871. Excursion Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1871 · page 8

EXCURSION TICKETS, at a single fare for the double journey, will be issued at all Stations to all Stations on the Queen's Birthday, May 24th, 1871, available for return on the day of issue for distances not exceeding 50 miles,…

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Government Railways. Special Excursion to the Waterfalls, Queen's Birthday, May 24th, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1871 · page 8

An EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Redfern Station, on May 24th, at 7 a.m. (calling at Parramatta Junction to pick up interniceliate passengers) for Blue Mountains, Weatherboard, Blackheath, Govett's Leap, and Mount…

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Government Railways. Parramatta Races. Queen's Birthday, 24th May, 1871

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1871 · page 8

A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Sydney for Parramatta at 11 a.m., callingat intermediate stations. Singla Fare for the double journey…

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The Road to Victory

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1871 · page 6

The Dundalk Democrat, in a sensible and well-reasoned article, points out the advantages which would result from an imitation of the examples furnished in Meath and…

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Railway Time-table for June

Evening News · Saturday 27 May 1871 · page 2

IN the railway time-table for June, published in yesterday's Gazette, the following alterations have been made:— SYDNEY AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS TO…

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