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Railways, roads & transport, 1878

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Government Notices. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 12th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 December 1878 · page 3

TENDERS will be received at this Office, until 11 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 31st December, 1878, from persons willing to contest for the Erection of Engine Shed, Ashpits, and 2 Cottages, at Murrumburrah Station, Great Southern Railway…

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Railway Accident in New Zealand

Evening News · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 2

AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—A serious railway accident occurred near Invercargill this morning. The engine was thrown off the fine by a cow, and a great smash resulted. Several of the passengers…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 8

Trains will leave Redfern for the Racecourse on the day of the Races as follows, viz. 8.50 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and 10.25 a.m., RETURN FARES—SECOND CLASS. s. d…

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The Railway Omnibuses. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 6

Sir,—It is not often, amongst the many anonymous attacks made upon the Sydney Tramway and Omnibus Company through the Press, that we feel called upon to reply. However, the letter in your issue of Saturday last,…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 8

NOTICE is hereby given that Tickets, at Special Excursion Rates, will be issued for these Holiday's at all Stations, to all Stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the mail trains on the 20th December, and teramating on 1st January,…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 8

To the above Races, Horses will be convened at a Single Fare for the Double Journey from this dare up to the 24th December, available for return journey, until 8th January, 1879. To ensure this privillege owners of horses will be expected to…

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Our Railways. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 December 1878 · page 5

Sir,—Being at all times most anxious to give the fullest amount of credit to those who deserve it, I hope you will allow me a small space in your columns for that purpose now. As you are aware, last Saturday was anything but a dry,…

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Government Notices. Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1878 · page 7

Trains will leave Redfern for the Racecourse on the dey of the Races as follows, viz. 8.50 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and 10.25 a.m. RETURN FARES—SECOND CLASS. [?] d…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1878 · page 7

NOTICE is hereby given that Tickets, at Special Excursion Rates, will be issued for these Holidays at all Stations, to all Stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the mail trains on the 20th December, and terminating on 1st January,…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1878 · page 7

To the above Races, Horses will be conveyed at a Single Fare fer the Double Journey from this date up to the 24th December, available for return Journey until 8th January, 1879. To ensure this privilege owners of horses will be expected to…

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Government Notices. Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 20th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 December 1878 · page 9

Trains will leave Redfern for the Racecourse on the day of the Races as follows, viz. 8.50 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and 10.25 am. RETURN FARES—SECOND CLASS. s. d…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 December 1878 · page 9

NOTICE is hereby given that Tickets, at Special Excursion Rates, will be issued for these Holidays at all Stations, to all Stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the mail trains on the 20th December, and terminating on 1st January,…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 December 1878 · page 9

To the above Races, Horses will be conveyed at a Single Fare for the Double Journey from this date up to the 24th December, available for return journey until 8th January, 1879. To ensure this privilege owners of horses will be expected to…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 December 1878 · page 3

NOTICE is hereby given that Tickets at Special Excursion Rates, will be issued for these Holidays at all Stations, to all Stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the mail trains on the 20th December, and terminating on 1st January,…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 28th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 December 1878 · page 3

To the above Races, Horses will be conveyed at a Single Fare for the Double Journey from this date up to the 24th December, available for return journey until 8th January, 1879. To ensure this privilege owners of horses will be expected to…

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Mr. John Bridge's Weekly Report

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 10

FAT CATTLE.—Not much change to report. FAT SHEEP also, unchanged. Good wethers, 7s to to 9s 6d.; others in proportion. LAMBS were in good request for good quality at say 8s…

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Department of Public Works, Roads Branch, Sydney, 20th December, 1878. Fresh Tenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 10

Attention is directed to GAZETTE notice inviting tenders for undermentioned work, viz.:— Supply of Drain Pipes for the Southern District for 1879. Time for receipt of tenders—January 7th…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 28th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 10

Trains will leave Redfern for the Racecourse on the day of the Races as follows, viz., 6.30 a.m., 9.5 a.m., and 10.25 am. RETURN FARES—SECOND CLASS. 5. d…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Llnes. Christmas and New Year's Holidays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 10

NOTICE is hereby given that Tickets, at Special Excursion Rates, will be issued for these Holidays at all Stations, to all i Stations for distances over 15 miles, commencing with the mail trains on the 20th December, and terminating on 1st January,…

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Government Railways. Great Southern, Western, and Richmond Lines. Hawkesbury Races, 26th December, 1878

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1878 · page 10

To the above Races, Horses will be conveyed at a Single Fare for the Double Journey from this date up to the 24th December, available for return journey until 8th January, 1879. To ensure this privilege owners of horses will be expected to…

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