South-Western Railway
We are indebted to the Engineer-in-Chief for Railways for the following particulars concerning the South-Western Railway, from June to Narranders and Hay, which is to be opened on Monday next. The…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1881
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Pyrmont Bridge Road
A deputation from the Borough Council of the Globe interviewed the Minister for Works, in order to induce the Government to take immediate steps to settle the alignment question of the Pyrmont Bridge Road, and kerb and…
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The tramway guard, John Kirkpatrick, who was taken to the Infirmary on the 21st instant with in-' juries to his thigh, caused by the pole of a 'bus run- , ning into him, died in that institution last night…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Deputations. Tramway to Bondi
A deputation, consisting of Messrs. Trickett, Hezlett, W. Clarke, M'Laughlin, John Davies, M's.L. A.: Mr. M'Pherson, Mayor of Waverley; Aldermen Henderson and Fletcher, and Messrs. W. Druitt and Robert Guy waited…
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Mr. S. C. Brown introduced a deputation to the Minister for Works consisting of several proprietors of brickmaking establishments at Newtown, in reference to the increase in the rates of coal from Bowenfels…
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The South-Western Railway commences by a junction with the Great Southern Railway, at 286 miles 24 chains from Sydney, and the section of line now completed extends from that junction to Narrandera, being a length of 60…
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A deputation of residents at Bondi, introduced by Mr. W. J. Trickett, M.P., and accompanied by Messrs. John Davies, W. Hezlet, W. Clarke and J. M'Laughlin, M's.P., waited upon the Minister for Works…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →SCIENCE-INVENTIONCONSTRUCTION. Trial of a New Railway Coupling
ON Saturday morning, at the invitation of the Messrs. Husson Brothers, a number of gentlemen, principally engineers and others experinced in railway matters,assembled at the Redfe n railway…
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Mr.Garrett, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Secretary for Works last Friday, to ask for a tramway from Mossvale to Robinson, and also to present a momorial on the subject signed by 350…
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Mr. Trickett, M.L.A., and a number of other gentlemen waited on the Secretary for Works last Friday, with reference to the rumour that the tram line to Waverley was not to pass along Queen…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Railway Rates. To the Editor
SIR,— In a letter to your journal on the 2nd instant I stated, in reference to the new rate-sheet coming into force on the 3rd February, that there were other reforms that might be made to advantage. I now"…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Overland to Melbourne and the Exhibition. [By Our Special Travelling Tramp.] Iti
ON my first Sunday in Melbourne it was pleasant for me observe that in one respect especially due regard was paid to the decorum of religious observance of the Sabbath. Particular care has…
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It was reported to constable Lee. of Burwood that the dead and mutilated body ef a young woman had been found lying on the railway line near Bedmyre station, about half-past 10 on Saturday night. On…
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The opening of the branch railway from Junee to Hay as far as Narrandera, took place to-day. As stated by us previously, there was no official opening or ceremony, but the first through train, as we learn…
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The Department ia pushing on the tramway system as rapidly as possible, and it ia likely that before long most of those authorized by the Act will be commenced soon. Surveyors are now out effecting the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Opening of the Narrandera Railway. NARRANDERA
The special train which left Sydney last night arrived hera at 10.45 this morning. There was no demonstration of any sort. [A fall description of this railway line appeared…
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The Soutlr-western Railway is the name of a branch of the Great Southern Railway, intended to extend from Junee to Hay. The first length, as far as Narandern, is to be opened to-day, but with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Test of the Woollahra Tram Rails. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph
Sir,--Noticing in your Parliamentary report of to-day's issue that Messrs. Trickett and Davies have spoken in terms tho reverse of flattering of our tram rails, I beg to inform you that I have this day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Whaling Road. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—As largely affecting the public interests, perhaps you will kindly insert the following, to show how difficult it is to obtain a just recognition of rights in matters where the Government is concerned…
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