The Northern Railway
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 November 1878 · page 3
A deputation, consisting of Mr. H. S. Badgery, M. L. A., Mr. R. Wisdom, M. L. A., Mr. G. T. Chambers (Mayor of East Maitland), Alderman J. M'Loughlin, Alderman C. Dolohery, and Mr. J. N. Brumker, waited yesterday morning upon…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 November 1878 · page 13
IN the Legislative Assembly, on Thursday, the Minister for Works (Hon. John Sutherland) gave notice of his intention to move, on Thursday, the 12th December, that this House will, on Thursday next,…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 December 1878 · page 5
Sir,—Will you permit me, on behalf of the Northern Coal Sales Association, to contradict a statement which your issue of Thursday, 28th instant, copies from the Argus, in reference to the contract for the supply of coal in 1879 for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Inquiry, Parcel, and Booking Office
Evening News · Tuesday 3 December 1878 · page 2
The railway inquiry, pa[?] and booking office, next to the General Post-office, has now been open for a forth[?] and the re[?]it is [?]tory. The public find it a great conv[?] to be able to leave their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Government Railways. Great Western Line. Field Trials of Rfapers and Binders at Bathurst, 5th and 6th December, 1878
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1878 · page 3
EXCURSION TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued at all stations to Bathurst, as follows:— For distances over 100 miles from Bathurst, on WEDNESDAY, 4th December, available for return for seven days…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1878 · page 3
SUPPLY OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK FOR FIVE YEARS, ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1883.—TENDERS will be received at this Office, until 11 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 14th January next, from persons willing to contract for…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 December 1878 · page 5
Sir,âSince I last addressed you on the subject of railway extension to Hay, the aspect of the question has been some-what changed by the announcement of a comprehensive railway scheme to be submitted to Parliament by the…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 December 1878 · page 8
EXCURSION TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued at all stations to Bathurst, as follows:— For distances over 100 miles from Bathurst, on WEDNESDAY, 4th December, available for return for seven days…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 December 1878 · page 8
SUPPLY OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK FOR FIVE YEARS, ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1883.—TENDERS will be received at this Office, until 11 o'clock, on TUESDAY, the 14th January next, from persons willing to contract for…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 December 1878 · page 8
EXCURSION TICKETS at a single fare for the double journey will be issued at all stations to Bathurst, as follows:— For distances over 100 miles from Bathurst, on WEDNESDAY, 4th December, available for return for seven days…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 December 1878 · page 8
SUPPLY OF RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK FOR FIVE YEARS, ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1883.—TENDERS will be received at this Office, until 11 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 14th January next, from persons willing to contract for…
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Evening News · Saturday 7 December 1878 · page 4
CASILLIS, Friday.—The bridge which spans the Munmurra at Casillis was opened for public traffic. It was christened the M'Elhone Bridge, by Mrs. Meredith Parker, and prosperity to the district…
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Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 December 1878 · page 10
FAT CATTLE were a trifle easier this week and sheep rather dearer. CALVES sold at 5s to 40s all depending on quality. LAMBS were not in excess of requirements, and sold at…
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Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 December 1878 · page 15
IN the Legislative Assembly, last week, the Minister for Works (Hon. John Sutherland) gave notice of his intention to move, on Thursday, 12th December, that this House will, on…
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The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 December 1878 · page 909
It will be seen by reference to notice of motion given by the Minister for Works (the Hon. John Sutherland), for the 12th of December, that the Government propose to ask the authority of Parliament for the construction of 32 miles…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 December 1878 · page 3
Sir,—In the debate which took place last night in the Legislative Assembly upon the motion to restore the bill to legalise the sale of the " Devil in Solution" at certain railway stations in this colony, several members of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Fares and Discomfort. To the Editor
Evening News · Tuesday 10 December 1878 · page 3
SIR.—It appears that we shall never get a better state a affairs on our railways, and the apathy of the general public is simply deplorable. These who would write can't and those who can wool. Let us look how fares are equalised…
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Evening News · Thursday 12 December 1878 · page 3
DEAR SIR,—What are the authorities waiting for? A few more broken legs, or must some very hon. M.P. be lamed before we can boast of proper 'bus accommodation? It is reported, sir, that a propristor of waggonsttes offered…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 December 1878 · page 12
On Saturday evening a meeting on the Anti-Chinese question was held at Mr. George Tunbridge's Commercial Hotel, Botany-road. Mr. George Scott presided, and read the following proposition:—" That…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Railway Omnibuses. to the Editor of the Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 December 1878 · page 6
Sir.—The Transit Commissione. Inspector's cut quite an imposing figure at the Railway Station. On the arrival of the morning trains from the suburbs the race for seats in the omnibus in waiting is something…
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