Hawkesbury Railway Bridge. the Engineering Association Inspects
ON Saturday about 70 members of the Engineering Association proceeded, by invitation from the contractors, to inspect the railway bridge, which is…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1888
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The Engineering Association. Inspection of the Hawkesbury Railway Bridge
Some time since the contractors for the construction of the bridge over the Hawkesbury extended an invitation to the members of the Engineering Association to pay a visit to their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Free Railway Trips to the Centennial. to the Editor of "The Australian Star."
Sir,--I notice in the HERALD of the 7th instant a letter signed "Mark Tapley," in which the writer pleads for free railway travelling to all during the festive…
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JOHN HALLIDAY, six years of age, was knocked down, run over, and killed by train motor 38, Driver Fisher, Fireman Outridge, at ten minutes to 3 yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Centennial Railway Fares. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph
Sir,--I was very glad to see a letter respecting the above in your issue of Wednesday last, and I trust that your paper and others will contain a large number of vigorous protests…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Train From Albury
The railway authorities of Victoria having telegraphed to the Commissioner here to know whether a special train will be run on the 25th inst. from Albury to Sydney in conjunction with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →QUEENSLAND. The Brisbane to Sydney Railway. The First Through Train
BRISBANE, This Day.--The first train in connection with the through service to Sydney started last night with about 50 passengers, 21 of whom had through…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →North Shore Bridge. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In your issue of the 14th instant, a deputation waited on the Premier in reference to the above heading, and said "the present mode of transit was inconvenient and dangerous, especially for vehicles."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Tram Fatality in Belmore Park. the Inquest
An inquest was held at the South Sydney Morgue this morning, before the City Coroner (Mr. H. Shiell, J.P.), touching the death of John Halliday, 6 years of age…
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THE through railway to Brisbane was opened yesterday. In arranging the question of fares the department resolved that the holders of single tickets would be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →What a Railway Official Says
Speaking to a prominent railway official this morning, our representative said:-- "That was a very significant meeting last night at Redfern?"--"Yes, it was a…
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OUR travelling correspondent writes:--Never before in the Western districts were men so plentiful at harvest time as this season. In a fortnight bunco I predict a great…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Centennial Railway Fares. (By Telegraph.)
YOUNG, Monday.--Great dissatisfaction is expressed in this district over the excursion fares to Sydney during the currency of the Centenary celebrations being so high. At the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Management. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,âSome few days ago I was requested by a friend who was going to Albury by the 9 p.m. train to accompany him to the Redfern railway station. This I consented to do, and we arrived at the station at 8.30 p.m., and were…
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For the convenience of the public there has been placed on the Sydney Railway Station, near the ticket offices, a box for letters, advertisements, and business announcements in connection with the Sydney Morning Herald…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Lecture. Road-making
Mr. S. Pollitzer, C.E., delivered, at the School of Arts last night, before a large audience, the first of two lectures on the above subject, and entitled "The Laying-out of Roads in General." After some introductory remarks on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Intercolonial Train Arrangements. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The railway authorities of New South Wales have communicated with the Railway Commissioners expressing their willingness to run special trains from…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Through Line to Brisbane. The Train Arrangements
BRISBANE,This Day.—The first through train, conveying passengers from Sydney, arrived at Brisbane this morning. Tho first train from Wallangarra, under the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coroner's Inquest. the Terrible Tram Accident in Belmore Park
The City Coroner (Mr. H. Shiell, J.P.), held an inquest at the South Sydney Morgue yesterday, touching the death of a boy named John Halliday, who was knocked down and killed by a passing tram in Belmore Park, on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Opening of the Railway to Rosehill Racecourse
The branch line of railway from Clyde to the Rosehill racecourse was formally opened yesterday afternoon, when between 300 and 400 gentlemen availed themselves of the hospitality of the management, and journeyed thence by…
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