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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
1,797 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 90
Sir,—As an owner of property in Parramatta-street, [?] trust that you will allow me, through your columns, to protest against the introduction of [?]ways (F) in their present form through this street. Their offect in Oxford-street…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE Ministers received a number of deputations at James's Hotel, Grafton, this morning, commencing at half-past 10 o'clock. The town were an animated aspect, and was crowded with…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →THE high state of feeling, which has existed in the minds of the residents of Oxford-street for some time past, with reference to the formation of a double line of tramway lines in the street, almost…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →SIR,—Having lately returned into town and noticed the overflowing of the working men's train, even out on the platform, although notices are posted not to stand there. I am constrained to ask…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →During Friday night a start was made with the work of duplicating the tramway in Oxford-street, and by midday on Saturday the whole of the existing line had been moved bodily about 6 feet to the north,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In order to facilitate the passenger traffic between the Glebe and Forest Lodge with Sydney, the Government, in accordance with the Tramway Act, have decided to call for tenders at once, for the construction…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →WE learn that a new railway time table will come into force on the 1st proximo, and amongst other changes likely to be made is the discontinuance of the through train for Albury, now starting at 8 a.m. on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Considerable progress has been made during the last few days in the laying of the double lines in Oxford-street. About 100 men are employed, and the whole [?] of the street is opened out. On Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →NOTICE is hereby given that the rate for the Carriage of Iron Wire from Sydney, for distances exceeding 300 miles, has been reduced to £22 10s. per truck load of 6 tons. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Season ticket holders and the public generally are requested to take notice that on and after the 1st July, 1881, yearly tickets will be issued in January, half-yearly in January and July, and quarterly in January, April, July, and October ONLY, of any…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir,—It being admitted by Sir Henry Parkes that if a better system could be come at in carrying the tramways through the city, or words to that effect, that the Government would duly consider the proposal, I beg to call the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Sir,--This movement has been discussed in the Queenslander several times, and receives favour from many of our northern neighbours in and outside of Parliament. A very natural sympathetic chord has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Attention is directed to Gazetto Notice Invuing Tenders for undermentioned work, viz:— Time for Receipt of Tenders…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Attention is directed to Gazetto Notice Invuing Tenders for undermentioned work, viz:— Time for Receipt of Tenders…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LONDON, June 27.—News of a shocking calamity has been received from Mexico, similar in character, but more disastrous in consequences than the Tay bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The committee of the city railway extension movement met yesterday, at the Chamber of Commerce, to consider the necessary steps to be taken in order to secure a large and influential deputation to wait…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A public meeting was held at the Glebe Town Hall last night, for the purpose of considering the route of the proposed tramway. Mr. J. Carey occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. Mr. Henry E. Maxted proposed—" That in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On the occasion of the banquel given last week at Glen Innes to Sir John Robertson and the Hon. John Lackey, the latter delivered the following speech, which contains some interesting and valuable information respecting our…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A disastrous railway accident, accompanied by heavy loss of life, is reported from Mexico. A train filled with passengers was thrown into the River Curtcla (sic) in Mexico, resulting in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A disastrous railway accident, accompanied with heavy loss of life is reported from Mexico. A train filled with passengers was thrown into the river Cuartela (sic) Mexico, resulting in…
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