Haven Road, Dural
Mr. F. Farnell, M.P., has been informed that the petition presented by him from residents of Castle Hill, respecting the opening of the Haven…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1889
4,658 stories in Sydney's papers · page 69 of 233
Bridge Over the Snowy River
COOMA, Friday.-The opening of Buckley's Crossing bridge, over tho Snowy River, was performed on Thursday. There was a very large gathering. Great disgust was expressed on every…
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The bridge over the Hawkesbury River, one of the largest structure of its kind in the southern hemisphere, and as regards its foundations one of the most remarkable in the world, was opened on Wedneday by…
Continued on Trove, page 933 →The Hawkesbury Bridge. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—In your account of the structure of the bridge in yesterday's issue, you mention only, as sub-contractors, Messrs. Ryland and Morse. Without in any way depreciating the exertions of these gentemen, as…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Opening of the Snowy River Bridge. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Cooma
The new iron bridge over the Snowy River at Buckley's Crossing was opened yesterday by Mr. David Ryrie, ex-M.L.A., in the presence of a large number of people. The bridge was named by Mrs. Blomfield…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Hawkesbury Bridge. an Official Test—it Stands the Strain of 900 Tons
THE Hawkesbury Bridge was officially tasted on Wednesday morning in the presence of officials, contractors, and a few inhabitants of the small…
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ADELAIDE, Friday.-A serious accident occurred this morning at Hilton crossing, on the overland line, by which two men had a narrow escape of losing their lives. As the Melbourne…
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WOLLONGONG, Saturday.-On Friday two loaded waggons broke away from the top of the Mount Keira Colliery's incline before they were attached to the wire rope used for lowering…
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LONDON, May 3.-Is is rumored that the Indian Government intends to extend the railway lately finished to the Afghan frontier to Candahar…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Canadian Railway Smash. 20 Killed and 12 Injured
London, April 29.—A terrible railway disastir is reported from Canada. A crowded excursion train on the Grand Trunk Railway became derailed near the city of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Refreshments. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—As a frequent traveller between Sydney and Melbourne, I was glad to see a letter in Tuesday's Herald from a Mr. Parker, in which he mentions that he has been a traveller for many years, and has been…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Construction of Cable Tramways
The plan of street construction for cable tramways has been greatly simplified during the past few years. What was at first a considerable undertaking requiring the constant watchfulness of able engineers has now…
Continued on Trove, page 912 →Terrible Railway Disaster. London. April 29
A terrible railway disaster has occurred near the city of Hamilton, on the Ontario line, in Upper Canada. A train caught fire, and 18 of the passengers were burned…
Continued on Trove, page 906 →The North Shore Railway and a Loss of £8000 a Year. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph
Sir,--A good deal of discussion relative to tho best position or positions of the Gordon station or stations on the North Shore to Pearce's Corner railway has lately appeared in your…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Railway Accidents Near Wollongong. One Man Killed. (By Telegraph.)
WOLLONGONG, Friday,--Two loaded waggons broke away from the top of the Mount Keira Colliery's incline yesterday before they were attached to the wire rope used for lowering…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Great Northern Railway
The successful opening of the largest iron bridge in the southern hemisphere is a matter for congratulation. The great bridge stood the severe tests in the most satisfactory manner. The asrreement was that…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Northern Railway Timetable
TAREE, Monday.—The proposed new time-table for the arrival and departure of mails from Sydney, consequent on the completion of the Hawkesbury Bridge is a source of great dissatisfaction…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Tarago-Braidwood Railway
Messrs. Ryrie, Colls, Gormly, Barbour, Dangar, Dawson, O'Sullivan, Garrard, Black, Edmunds, Lakeman, Kidd, Cox, Travers Jones, Teece, and Plumb, Ms.L.A., together with several…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Railway Extension to Temora
A deputation from tue Temora district, introduced by Mr. Barnes, M.L.A., interviewed the Minister of Works on April 25 on the proposed extension of the line to Temora. Messrs. Ryrie…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →George Francis Train
The news that George Francis Train is starving himself to death recalls to a world which has forgotten him altogether a rather notable man of his time. Many persons in Australia must…
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