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Railways, roads & transport, 1877

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News of the Day. The Cootamundra Railway

Evening News · Thursday 27 December 1877 · page 2

On Monday night last (says the COOTAMUNDRA HERALD) we were informed of the death of Glynn, who had been severely injured by the railway accident at Cungegong. He had been brought into town…

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The Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 December 1877 · page 5

While the inadequate omnib[?] accommodation for special occasions was as manifest as on any former public holiday, the railway resources were more than ever unequal to the occasion, and the utmost…

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Telegrams This Day. The Mudgee Railway Movement. MUDGEE, Friday, 11.30 a.m

Evening News · Friday 28 December 1877 · page 2

A meeting of the Rallway League was held last night, and it was resolved on the motion of Casein that the following deputation present petition to the Minister for works, and assertain the…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 December 1877 · page 11

FAT CATTLE, for the week ending December 21st, of fair and good quality, were scaree, and prices ruled rather higher—say, 30s per 100 lbs; whilst inferior kinds sold at 22s to 26s…

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The Railways

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 29 December 1877 · page 818

While the inadequate omnibus accommodation for special occasions was as manifest as on any former public holiday, the railway resources were more than ever unequal to the occasion, and the utmost…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Special Train From Goulburn, 31st December; 1877

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave Goulburn for Sydney at 11 a.m. on the abovo date, calling at Marulan, Moss Vale, Bowral, and Mittagong. Return fare from Goulburn or Marulan, 15s; from Moss…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Tattersall's Club Races, Randwick, 1st January, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

RACE HORSES for the above races will be conveyed at a SINGLE FARE for the Double Journey, available for return for ten days. Grooms and Jockeys accompanying the race horses will be…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Railways. Fortnightly Tourist Trains to South and West Lines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

Unless otherwise ordered, these Trains will run as follows during the next four months:— WEST. SOUTH. Saturday, December 1 Saturday, December 8…

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Government Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

[?]ld, Exchange Hot. LET, a pretty 4-roomed' COTTAGE [?] N[?]on. A G. Morley, surgeon, Botany-st., Reu[?] TO LET, No. 4, Surry-ter., Missenden Road, a 5-roo[?]…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Orange Races. 1St January, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

EXCURSION TICKETS, at m single fare for the double journey, for horses and their grooms, will be issued at all stations to Orange, on and after the 24th December instant, available to return up to and on the 7th of January…

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Government Railways Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Church Bazaar, Windsor. New Year's Day, 1st January, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

A Special EXCURSION TRAIN will leave Sydney for WINDSOR at 10 a.m. on the above day, calling a PARRAMATTA only, returning from Windsor at 8 p.m. Fares for the double journey—1st class, 6s; 2nd…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Excursion Tickets. Christmas Holidays and New Year's Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

Excursion Tickets, at a Single Fare for the double journey, will be issued at all stations to all stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the Mail Trains on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, and terminating on…

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Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Brisbane, 1st November, 1877. Queensland Railways.—contract for Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 December 1877 · page 2

The Government of Queensland are prepared to receive Tenders for the construction of the first section of the Maryborough and Gympie Railway, from Maryborough to Tiaro, in length 22½miles, in accordance with plans,…

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