Ucas on Railways
THE Canterbury Member-- A gentleman of weight, Great Lucas the voluminous-- Has written much of late…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1879
1,111 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 56
The Tramway
The tramway is so successful in the way of seening public patronage and approval, that a petition is being signed at Sorry Hills praying that the Government will immediately take steps for extending the…
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SIR,—Would you be good enough to allow me, through your estimable print, to point out the great injustice that is being done to country people desirous of visiting the Sydney Exhibition. The fares seem absurd when…
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Sir,—When travelling yesterday afternoon in the tram-car (for the first time), I felt that before many days elapsed we should hear of a serious accident. About thirty yards before it reached Belmore Park, a foolhurdy fellow attempted to…
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Sir,--I have noticed a paragraph in your journal of the 4th instant, in reference to a fire that occurred on Botany Road, on the morning of the same date. Ah the party alluded to no doubt, let me say that,…
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PARKES, Wednesday.-A large public meeting was held here on Monday night to cousider the best steps to get the Great Western line extended towards the Darling. It was resolved to adopt a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →(COPY.) "Denham House, Newtown Road, " October 6, 1879
"To the Committee of the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution." Gentlemen,--Although not the author of the circular lately forwarded to friends and subscribers to…
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The Motor Tramway from Elizabeth-street to Redfern is working very satisfactorily. During the week ending Saturday, October 4, 25,000 persons travelled on it, the amount taken being £240. This is…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Sydney Tramway. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Since I have been in Sydney, after two years' absence, I am glad to learn that some little progress has been made in the means of reaching the city from the railway station at Redfern, by means of the tramway. But the…
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Sir,—The very satisfactory statements out in the Echo's leader of to-day, as to the extraordinary success of the tramway, both as a public convenience and a paying speculation, will have been received by most readers with the…
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On could I find in uttermost space, A place for hope, and for prayer a place, Mine were no suit for a glittering prize In the chosen seats of the upper skies—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Extension to the Interior. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—I have observed in your issue of the 4th ultimo that there are two petitions lying at the Sydney Exchange (relating to the above matter) waiting for signatures. Now, Sir, I have no doubt that many unthinking, and…
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Yesterday morning, a deputation, consisting of the Hon. James Watson, Colonial Treasurer; Messrs. R. M. Vaughan, J.P., W. B. Howarth, and George Rich, representing Grenfell, W. T. Coonan, M.L.A., and John Thomas,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railways and Boarding Houses. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Will you allow me a short space in your valuable columns to say a few words about the railway fares and boarding-house accommodation in Sydney. I observe by the papers a few growls have been made, and not without…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tram to St. Leonards and Manly Beach. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—I read with great satisfaction "Pro Bono Publico's" letter on this subject, which is published in your issue of to-day, and am one of many who would hail with delight the construction of a steam tram way from the waters…
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The Hon, John Woods, Commissioner for Railways, has sent a quantity of railway material, as showing what can be turned out at the railway workshops at Williamstown. This plant is now being fitted in the machinery [?]alls by…
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A notification was issued by the Commissioner for Railways, that from Wednesday, 15th instant, and during the remainder of the Exhibition season, coupon excursion tickets to Sydney will be issued, at…
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Telegraphic advices from America announces that a disastrous railway collision has occurred at Michigan. Twenty-five persons were killed and forty wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tramway to St. Leonards and Manly Beach. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The idea of bringing the scenic beauties of Middle Harbour within easy access to the teeming population of the city and suburbs by means of a tainway ought to be a matter for pretty general congratulation…
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Telegraphic advices from America to-day announce a disastrous railway collision in Michigan, by which 25 persons were killed and 40 wounded…
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