Railway Workshops
Messrs. M'Elhone and M'Loughlin, M.'s.L.A., presented a numerously signed petition from the residents of Murrurundi and neighbourhood, pointing out the advantages which the town offered for…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1882
1,314 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 66
Railway to Connect Armidale with Trial Bay
Messrs. B. Burdett Smith, M.L.A., and W. C. Proctor, M.L.A., yesterday waited upon the Minister for Works, and presented a memorial from the Mayor of Armidale representing a large…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Telegrams. Tramway to Warren. Warren
An enthusiastic meeting was held here this evening, to try and obtain a tramway between Warren and the railway. The line will be completed as far as Warren-road in October next…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →The Pacific and New England Railway. To the Editor
SIR,—Having heard much and road more of the various routes proposed for connecting New England with the sea coast by rail, I have waited, but as yet in vain, for some one with better opportunities and…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Waverley and Woollahra Tram Traffic. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—While quite agreeing with your correspondent, Mr. Fairland, referring to open tram cars and the horrible dust nuisance to which travellers by the above line have been subject during the past twelve months, I do not think…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ministerial Railway Excursion
On Saturday, at the invitation of the Ministry, a large party of gentlemen left the Red fern railway station by special train on an excursion to the Blue Mountains and the Lithgow Valley Zigzag. It was expected that Mr. Archibald…
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The trip over the Blue Mountains, arranged by the members of the Government for the purpose of entertaining Mr. Archibald Forbes, the famous war correspondent; Sir Arthur Palmer, President…
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The tramway to Botany will be opened on Wednesday, the first tram running at 12.35 p m. from Hunter-street. The time-table will be published on the folllowing day, the 18th, find a perusal of it will show…
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The first section of the Mudgee railway being completed, that portion of it from Walllerwang to Capertee, a distance of about 21 miles, was opened yesterday…
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Yesterday afternoon an accident happened on the tramway line in Elizabeth-street, the result of a man imprudently jumping off a Waverley tram whilst in motion. The sufferer was an elderly person,…
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This line, the opening of which was postponed for a couple of days, is now completed, and the formal opening took place this morning by the Superintended for tramways, Mr. J. Roberts, who was accompanied…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Extension in South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide
The Governor and the Parliamentary party arrived at Port Augusta this afternoon, and were welcomed by a Royal salute, an address, and a cordial reception by the Mayor. Discontent was felt by some leading residents…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →First Blood for the Botany Tram
As the Waterloo tram was proceeding on its way down Botany road, about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a bus was observed on the track, directly ahead, but on the guard giving the caution, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Railway Extension in South Australia. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide
A banquet took place at Quorn, to-day, in celebration of the opening of the Great Northern Railway. The guests numbered about 300, and the Commissioner of Works presided. The toast of " the Queen " was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Proposed Tramway From Bankstown to Burwood
A public meeting, convened at the request of a number of the residents of Bankstown, Druitt Town, Enfield, Redmyre, and Burwood, was held in the School of Arts hall, Burwood, last evening, to consider the question of the route…
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The tramway to Botany was opened for traffic yesterday. At 25 minutes to 1 o'clock two trams, heavily laden with passengers, left the Hunter-street terminus, and proceeded to Redfern, thence on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tramway Meeting at BURWOOD
A public meeting of persons interested in the construction of a line of tramway from Bankstown, along the Liverpool-road and Burwood-road to the Burwood railway station, was held in the Burwood…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Demonstration at Quorn. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide
The demonstration held at Quorn today to celebrate the opening of the Northern railway was a great success. The Governor, the Ministers, and the Parliamentary party were received with great…
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This morning a deputation, consisting of Sir [?] Messrs Russell, Barton, and A. H. M. Culioch M.L.A., and Messrs. George Maiden, W. [?] Richardson, and [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Waverley and Woollahra Tramway. to the Editor of the Rerald
Sir,—I should like to add a few words to those which have recently appeared in your columns in connection with this line. One of the complaints is about the dusty state of the road, but this is only what we might expert seeing that…
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