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Railways, roads & transport, 1878

1,007 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 51

Deputations. Bridge Between North Shore and Sydney

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 149

A deputation, consisting of Mr. I. E. Ives, Mayor of Victoria; Mr. Seldon, Mayor of North Willoughby; Aldermen Gale, M'Mahon, J. Cooper; Mr. A. Morris, Mr. G. B. Dibbs, Mr. R. Harnett, Mr. Abercrombie, and Mr…

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Proposed Bridge to North Shore. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 6

SIR,—The committee thank your correspondent "St. leonards" for his very able letter which appeared in your, columns of to-day; they endorse all he there puts forward, except the concluding remarks as to the want of ability on…

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The Horse Shoe Hotel, "London, Tottenham Court Road, "2nd June, 1878

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 17

DEAR—,We have licked Marylebone C. C. by nine wickets, and also played Yorkshire County two matches, and won each time by six wickets.Two days only it did not rain since we…

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General News. Railway Extension into the City

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 147

CONSIDERABLE interest is felt upon the near approach of the meeting of Parliament as to the course the Government will adopt in reference to the extension of the Southern, Western, and Richmond lines…

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The Proposed Northern Railway Extension

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 6

THE question of direct communication between the Great Northern railway and the metropolis is just now attracting much attention; and of one may judge…

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Central Macdonald River. Railway Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 27 July 1878 · page 5

OUR otherwise quiet locality was the cene of considerable business like excitement on Saturday last. In point of fact, the railway excitement has…

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Important Railway Undertakings

Evening News · Tuesday 30 July 1878 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Monday.—When Mr. Boucaut stated in the Assembly that Victoria would make a railway to Wentworth, it was deemed absurd; but since then Mr. Woods,…

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The Railway Time-table

Evening News · Wednesday 31 July 1878 · page 3

Your correspondent got himself in some disrepute amongst certain officials by making public ascertain derll[?]ction of duty on the Wallsend line a few days ago. The truth of his report, however, has not been contradicted, as facts cannot be denied…

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New Railway Carriage

Evening News · Wednesday 31 July 1878 · page 3

A new first-class carriage, constructed on a better principle than those hitherte in use, is now running on the Great Western Railway, and is manufactured by Mr. Ritchie, of Parramatta. The body of the carriage is on six…

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The Land and the Railways. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 July 1878 · page 6

SIR.—The Parliament of the country will meet shortly for the dispatch of business, and the eyes of the Australian world are opened wide in expectation of what will be the policy of Ministers on the many grave questions to which it…

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Deputations. Railway Carriage and the Trade of Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 August 1878 · page 5

A LARGE deputation waited upon the Minister for Works, yesterday, to urge the reduction of rates for the carriage by rail of coppor from the Cobar mine to Sydney. The deputation was introduced by Mr. JOHN DAVIES, M.L.A.,…

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The Railway Extension to Wagga Wagaa. [By Telegraph.] [From Our Own Correspondent.] Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 August 1878 · page 4

A LARGE and influentially-attended meeting was held at the Court-house to-night. William Rand, J.p., was in the chair, in the absence of the Mayor, who was unable to attend. The meeting was held for the…

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Railway Tariff on Goods to Wagga Wagga

Evening News · Friday 2 August 1878 · page 3

A deputation, consisting of Mr. James Watson, M. P. M. D. Nichol, Mr. John Alger, Mr. W. G. Murray, Mr. S. A. joseph, and Mr. C. Hayes (Secretary to the Sydney Chamber of Commerce), waited…

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Deputation. Railway Rates to Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 August 1878 · page 5

YESTERDAY afternoon a deputation, consisting of Mr. James Watson, M.L.A., Mr. D. Nichol, Mr. John Alger, Mr. W. G. Murray, Mr. S. A. Joseph, and Mr. C. Hayes (secretary to the Chamber of Commerce and Sydney…

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The G. N. Railway

Evening News · Saturday 3 August 1878 · page 5

A our correspondent is in hot water enough with the officials at present, but he will hare something to re[?]ste to you and your readers nest week If there Is not some alteration made In keeping the second-class carriages free from vermin since…

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Railway Extension to Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1878 · page 188

A LARGE and influentially-attended meeting was held at the Court-house to-night. William Rand, J.P., was in the chair, in the absence of the Mayor, who was unable to attend. The meeting was held for the…

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Railway Cattle and Sheep Yards at Goulburn

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1878 · page 174

The improvements in the Goulburn Cattle and Sheep Yards, at the Goulburn Railway Station, which some weeks back were dealt with by our "special," are now completed. The Goulburn Herald expresses satisfaction at Mr. Forbes'…

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Deputations. Railway Carriage and the Trade of Sydney

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1878 · page 187

A LARGE deputation waited upon the Minister for Works, on Wednesday, to urge the reduction of rates for the carriage by rail of copper from the Cobar mine to Sydney. The deputation was introduced by Mr. JOHN DAVIS, M.L.A.,…

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Railway Rates to Wagga Wagga

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1878 · page 187

On Thursday afternoon a deputation, consisting of Mr. J. Watson, M.L.A., Mr. D. Nichol, Mr. John Alger. Mr. W. G. Murray, Mr. S. A. Joseph, and Mr. C. Hayes (secretary to the Chamber of Commerce and Sydney Exchange)…

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Railway Tenders Called

Evening News · Monday 5 August 1878 · page 2

BRISBANE, Saturday.—Tenders have been called for the construction of the first section of the Bunderberg and Mount Perry Company's line a distance of forty-four miles to New Moonta; also…

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