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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
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We published in our issue of the 28th ultime a list of alterations in the existing train service on the various lines of railway which it was proposed to make on the 4th instant. For various reasons the alterations were postponed,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Mr. Hungerford's resolution in favour of some sort of inquiry before the House commits itself to railway extensions is merely a revival of the proposal made by Mr. Poole two or three years ago. At that time the…
Continued on Trove, page 1282 →During the last few days there have been rumours of the discovery, on the part of the Railway Department, that it had been cheated out of some of its revenue in respect of the carriage of goods, and as…
Continued on Trove, page 1282 →The report of the Commissioner of Railways on the general working of the Railway Department for the year 1885 has just been published. The total railway capital authorised by Parliament now stands at…
Continued on Trove, page 1264 →Sir. Patrick Jennings, in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, said that he desired to make an explanation with regard to rumours which were current relative to alleged frauds on the Railway Department, and the hon,…
Continued on Trove, page 1264 →A rumour had got abroad that Mr. Abigail, M.L.A., had some charges of enormous frauds on the railway department, and intended to bring them forward in the House on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. W. J. Lyne, Minister for Works, yesterday officially inspected the line of route proposed to be adopted for the railway from the Grows' Nest (North Shore) to Hornsby. A…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →London, Thursday.--A luncheon was given here to-day in honor of the finishing of the Melbourne to Richmond cable tramway. Mr. Bosisto, M.P. for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THERE is no doubt that the Railway Department of New South Wales works with a great deal of friction; and that its unpopularity is in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Some excitement has been aroused this week, partly by a religions paper publishing an insinuating article on the subject, and partly by Mr. Abigail in Parliament, declaring that huge frauds had been…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →LONDON, June 16.—The contract for the construction of thirty miles of the New Zealand Midland Railway Company has been virtually let…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →LONDON, June 18.—Messrs. Bullivant and Co.. of Millwall, London, wirerope manufacturers to the Admiralty, have completed an order for wirecable for the Richmond tramway line…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The North Shore cable tramway is responsible for a very serious disaster which took place last night at Milson's Point, and by which five ladies were more or less…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An accident, which happened on the North Shore tramway on Monday, was attended by injuries which have incapacitated several persons for some time, and may leave life-long infirmities with others. It…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A remarkably narrow escape from a fatal mishap occurred on the North Shore cable tramway near Milson's Point yesterday evening. It appears that No. 3 [?]ar, in charge of Guard Popkin, formed a part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →GUNDAGAI, Monday.--The station buildings are progressing rapidly. The goods sited, which is to be used for the coming demonstration, is nearly ready for the roof. The committee are…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →COWRA, Monday.--A largely-signed petition will be presented from residents here, praying the Government to take over the line as finished before the contract time from Mr. Fishburn…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →MELBOURNE, Monday.--The tender of Downie and Barnfield for the construction of the Horsham to Nutimuk and thence to Noradjuah railway line in Victoria has been accepted. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →GUNDAGAI, Monday.--Mr. J. W. Benson, J.P., chairman of the Progress Committee, in accordance with a requisition signed by 88, including all the loading residents in town, has…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A serious accident occurred on the North Shore cable tramway last evening, by which five ladies were more or less injured. At 8.55 a tram, consisting of one dummy, in charge of a…
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