Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 20th May, 1885. Government Tramways. Randwick Races. 25th MAY, 1885
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1885 · page 2
The Public are hereby informed that on the above-date the following Trams will NOT RUN:— CROWN-STREET LINE. Leaving Bridge-street at 11.22 a.m., 12.22 p.m., 1.22 p.m., 2.22…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 22nd May, 1885. Government Railways. Suburban Line
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1885 · page 2
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned TRAINS will DISCONTINUE to run after Saturday next, the 23rd instant:— Sydney to Petersham, 4.50 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 22nd May, 1885. Government Railways
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1885 · page 2
Closing of the Goods Sheds at Redfern and Darling Harbour, and of the Central Booking-office, George-street, on Queen's Birthday, 25th May, 1885. The Goods Sheds at Redfern and Darling Harbour will NOT…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Government Notices. Government Railways. Queen's Birthday. Monday, 25th MAY, 1885
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1885 · page 2
EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued at all stations distant over 15 miles, commencing with the Mail Trains leaving Albury and Byrock and Sydney on THURSDAY, the 21st instant, and terminating on MONDAY. 25th instant, available for return…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 20th May, 1885. Special Arrangements for 25th MAY, 1885. Botany Line
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 May 1885 · page 2
Trams will be run to Botany at intervals of 20 minutes between the hours of 9.20 a.m. until 4 p.m., when the ordinary time table will be adhered to. All trams will start from Bent-street, between the hours of 6…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 5
The traffic on the railways was not so heavy as is the case on the other public holidays, such as the Prince of Wales' Birthday or Boxing Day, Special trains were run on several lines, and these were well filled; but there was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Tumberumba Railway. ADELONG
Evening News · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 6
The following reply has just been received by the secretory of the local progress committee, and has excited great indignation :—"Referring to your telegram dated the 1st instant requesting to know whether Mr. Hobson's report re the Tumberumba railway had been received, and when you may expect a copy, I hare the honor to infor[?] you that Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Injured on the Tramway. To the Editor
Evening News · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 6
Sir.—I have often read your articles and studied tout comments re tramway accidents, until at last, Mr. Editor, I find myself a most pitiable victim, I would thank yon if you could find space in your…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →South Australian Railways. Tender for Supply of Coal. Public Works Office, Adelaide, April 13, 1885
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 2
TENDERS will be received at the office of the Engineer-in-Chief, Victoria-square, Adelaide, until noon on MONDAY, the 8th June, 1885, for the supply of Coal for the above railwrys during the twelve months commencing July 1, 1885, and ending…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →South Australian Railways. Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Coal. Public Works Office, Adelaide, April 13, 1885
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 2
TENDERS will be received at the Office of the Engineer-in-Chief. Victoria-square, Adelaide, until noon of MONDAY, the 8th June, 1885, for the supply of Coal for the above Railways during the 12 months commencing July 1st, 1885, and ending…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →South Australian Railways. Tender for Carriage of Coal. Public Works Office, Adelaide, April 13, 1885
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 2
TENDERS will be received at the Office of the Engineer-in-Chief, Adelaide, until noon of MONDAY, the 8th June, 1885, from persons willing to convey from Newcastle, New South Wales, to the undermentioned ports in South Australia, about…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Public Works Office, Hobart, 20th April, 1885. Tasmanian Government Railways. Launceston and Scottsdale Line. Tenders are invited for the construction of 47 MILES 4 CHAINS of RAILWAY, as above, and such, tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of June next
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 2
Plans and specifications can be seen, and all information obtained at the Office of the Engineer-in-Chief, Sydney, on and after WEDNESDAY, the 13th day of May next. Copies of plans, specifications, and hills of quantities will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Progress of the Railway—discovery of Rich Mineral Deposits
The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 7
The progress of the railway works has already established a civilised and busy aspect all along the route from Suahim to Handoub, and the scene on the line contrasts strongly with the empty stillness of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Colo Talley Railway
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 7
It is satisfactory to note that during all the late feverish excitement the preliminary portion of a great public work has been steadily progressing. There remains only about six miles of the track…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Canadian Pacific Railway
The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 May 1885 · page 3
A cablegram received this week stated that the Oansdish Pacific Railway had been completed. There are new (says the "Argus") four lines connecting the Ailansic with the Pacific, the offer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Government Notices. Department of Public Works, Railway Branch, Sydney, 22nd May, 1885. Government Railways. Suburban Line
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1885 · page 2
NOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned TRAINS will DISCONTINUE to run after Saturday next, the 23rd instant:— Sydney to Petersham, 4.50 a.m…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tasmanian Railways
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1885 · page 5
HOBART, Tuesday .--Negotiations will shortly be entered upon for the purchase by the Government of the Tasmanian line of railways…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Colo Valley Railway
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 May 1885 · page 5
A correspondent writes :--"The Richmond people are still exercised in mind anent the supposed advantages Penrith is to gain in the way of increased engine accommodation by reason of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Roads and Bridges Department, Sydney, 27th May, 1885. TENDERS
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 May 1885 · page 2
TENDERS will be received at this Office until 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, 5th June, for work in approach to Kogarah Railway Station (16). Tenders to be addressed to Chief Clerk, Roads Department,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Malta; its Knights, and the Road India
Evening News · Thursday 28 May 1885 · page 3
The usual Saturday popular lecture, with lime light views was delivered in the School of Arts by Mr. W. M. Foote, under the title quoted above. Starting from London, the first outpost on the road to…
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