Our Tramways
The Cabinet, at a meeting yesterday afternoon, gave protracted consideration to the question of abolishing the steam motors at present in use on the city tramways. The idea…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1887
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Our Government Tramways
IN the ordinary street traffic of all large cities the traveller is constantly surrounded by unsuspected dangers. In Sydney, for or example, scarcely a week passes that does not furnish some evidence of the perils that beset…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Discharge of Railway Men
Another large number of men are about to be discharged from the Railway Department. On Thursday last notice was given to 40 men that their services would be no longer required. Of…
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A telegram was published from our Melbourne correspondent on Monday which was in there terms:—"In reference to the proposed adoption of through rates for goods from Sydney to Adelaide, or vice versa, the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Tramway Waiting-rooms. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Hearing that it is under consideration to purchase land at the corner of Castlereagh and Redfern streets, Redfern, for the purpose of erecting tramway waitingrooms, I beg to point out what I consider a few objections…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Meeting at Kiama. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kiama
A well-attended and influential meeting of residents of the town and district was held in the council-chambers to-night, the Mayor of the borough presiding, for the purpose of urging the Government to extend the railway into…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Kiama Railway Wants. (By Telegraph.)
KIAMA, Wednesday.--An influential public meeting, convened by the Mayor (who took the chair) in response to a largely-signed requisition, was held in the council-chambers this…
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In the Legislative Assembly last evening, Mr. Melville put the following question to the Colonial Secretary:-- Is it his intention to take any measure to connect St. Leonards with…
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From an answer elicited from the Minister for Works by Mr. Melville last evening we gather that the Government have called for information on the subject of cable tramways,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The New Railway Station at Petersham. Public Opening
The new railway station at Petersham, which has been in course of erection for about two years and has but just reached completion, was publicly opened last evening with many…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Kogarah Tram Line. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Much has been lately said for and against the construction of the tramway from Kogarah to Sans Souci and Sa[?]dringham. Without entering at this late hour into that asp[?]ct of the question, which I presume has been already…
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The new railway station adjacent to Terrainus-street, Petersham, was formally opened last evening by the Mayor of the borough (Mr. J. Wheeler) in the presance of a large assemblage. The premises have occupied about two years…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bridge for Singleton
A deputation representing Singleton, and attended by Mr. Brown, M.P. was yesterday introduced by Mr. Gould, M.P., to the Minister for Works, and asked that the Government…
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The Minister for Mines (Hon. F. Abigail) received a deputation from the borough council of Alexandria, introduced by the Mayor (Mr. Foskett), asking that the rood known as…
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The Mayor of Alexandria (Alderman S. J. Foskett), accompanied by Aldermen Chas. Jesson and W. Halverson, waited on the Minister for Mines yesterday, on behalf of the Municipal Council of Alexandria, to ask for the…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →High-level Bridge at Singleton
Mr. Gould, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Minister for Works yesterday, representing the residents of Singleton, who asked that a high-level bridge might be constructed over the Hunter at Singleton. The old…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Our Suburban Railways and Tramways. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—At the public meeting held at Petersham last week much practical information and many useful facts were advanced. One was that the railways pay handsomely, while the tramways are a financial loss. Yet, to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Effects Have Been Wonderful. "Ilford Road Dispensary, Dukinfield, "May 3rd, 1884
"Dear Sir,—I am happy to inform you that the sale of your Syrup and Pills increases here continually. Several of my customers speak of having derived more benefit from the use of these than from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Roads Department, Sewerage Branch, Sydney, 14th March, 1887. TENDERS. Attention is directed to Gazette Notice inviting Tenders for undermentioned work, viz.—
Attention is directed to Guzette notice Inviting tenders for undermentioned work, viz.— Time for receipt of Tenders…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Unnecessary Discharge of Railway Men
ANOTHER large number of men are about to be discharged from the Railway Department. On Thursday last notice was given to 40 men that their services would be no longer required. Of…
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