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Railways, roads & transport, 1883

2,081 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 105

Railway Accident at Parramatta

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1883 · page 3

Intelligence was received at a late hour on Saturday, concerning an accident which took place at Parramatta Station that evening. From inquiries made at Parramatta by our reporter, and from…

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Typhoid Fever and the Pyrmont Bridge-road. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1883 · page 3

Sir, -- In reference to a paragraph in Saturday's issue referring to a report by the mayor of the Glebe, that typhoid fever prevails in houses facing the Pyrmont Bridge-road, and that the council are powerless to…

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Fatal Accident at Eveleigh Railway Works

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1883 · page 2

An inquest was held at the Prince Alfred Hospital on Saturday afternoon by Mr H. Shiell, J.P., City Coroner, on the body of Jonathan Harris, who died on the 10th instant at that institution from…

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Railway Meeting at Albury. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 May 1883 · page 8

A largely attended public meeting was held here this evening, to consider the proposed arrangement of having transfer stations both at Albury and Wodonga. Mr. G. C. Thorold, Mayor of Albury, occupied the chair, and…

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The City Railway. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 May 1883 · page 5

Sir,—I have read with great interest the description of Mr. Shalze's design for the improvement of the wharfage and railway accommodation of the city published in a late issue of your paper. There is one feature in the same,…

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Department of Public Works. Roads Branch, Sydney, May 7.1883. TENDERS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

Attention is directed to Gazette Notice inviting TENDERS for undermentioned work, viz.:— Time for receipt of Tender…

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Government Notices. Department of Public Works. Roads Branch. Sydney, 30th April, 1833. Fresh Tenders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

ATTENTION is directed to Gazette Notice inviting FRESH TENDERS for undermentioned work, viz.:— Time for Receipt of Tenders…

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Department of Public Works, Sydney, Roads Branch, 3rd May, 1833. T E N D E R S.

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

Attention is directed to Gazette Notice inviting Tenders for undermentioned work, viz.:— Time for receipt of tender…

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Intercolonial Railway. the Question of Transfer Stations. Albury

Evening News · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 3

Last night a large meeting of the inhabitants wsa held here to discuss the proposal to have transfer stations at Albury and Wodonga. Mr. G. C. Thorold (the mayor) occupied the chair…

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Tram Jovialities

Evening News · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

Each succeeding day seems to develop new beauties in our tram system, and serves to illustrate its perfect safety. It is no small Accident that can throw Its working out of gear, as the following little story…

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Setions Railway Smash. a Man Killed. Lithgow

Evening News · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

A serious and fatal collision occurred last night on the great Zigap. No. TO engine was proceeding to Sydney with a cattle [?] and after waiting at the bottom of the points started…

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Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 14th May, 1883. Copper Ingot for Railway Department

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1883 · page 2

TENDERS will be received at this Office until l1 o'clock on TUESDAY, the 22nd May, from persons willing to supply 20 Tons of ingot Copper. Delivery may be made in trucks at Darling Harbour Station,…

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Tramway for Canterbury

Evening News · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 3

A deputation consisting of a number of the residents of Canterbury, waited upon the acting-Minister for Public Works, this morning, and asked for the extension of the tramway to Canterbury. The…

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Important Decision. Steam Tramways Declared Illegal

Evening News · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 2

In the full court this morning, before his Honor Sir James Martin, C.J., and their Honors Mr. Justice Windeyer and Mr. Justice Innes a judgment of the very highest importance as affecting the steam…

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The Eskbank Railway Smash. LITHGOW

Evening News · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 2

The inquest which was begun yesterday at the Imperial Hotel, Lithgow respecting the death of John William Dalley, railway fireman, who was killed in the accident near Eskbank on…

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Railway Meeting at Inverell. INVERELL

Evening News · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 2

A large and influential meeting of the inhabitants was held in the Town Hall yesterday to discuss the railway question. The Mayor Mr. Moore) occupied the chair, and the following resolutions…

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Railway Meeting at Inverell. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 5

A large and highly representative meeting was held this afternoon in the Town Hall, presided over by the Mayor, when the following resolution was carried:—"That whereas for many years the fullest information as to the mineral,…

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Railway Mismanagement. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 7

Sir,—I wish to draw attention to a great inconvenience imposed upon foot passengers to and from the Redfern railway terminus, by way of the Devonshire-street steps— especially inconvenient to females and children. Most foot…

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Fatal Railway Accident Near Lithgow

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 3

A fatal railway accident occurred near Lithgow on Wednesday night to the livo stock train, from Dabbo to Sydney, doe at Lithgow at 10 o'clock.. It had left Lithgow Station at the usual time, and…

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Railway Meeting at Inverell. [By Telegraph.] Inverell

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 May 1883 · page 3

A great meeting, attended by the leading representatives of the agricultural, pastoral, commercial, and mining interests, was held to-day, in connection with the railway question. The Mayor (Mr…

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