Victorian Railways
In railway construction, at any rate, the Victorians mean to keep the ball rolling. They have been pushing on their lines so vigorously during the last four or five years that the interest account…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1890
5,500 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 250
A Tram-stand Pickpocket. a Grand Field for Thieves
THERE are few persons in Sydney who have not suffered all the inconveniences arising from the crowds of perspiring, feverish humanity who congregate at the principal…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Railway Commission
THE first meeting of the City and Suburban Commission was held on Wednesday at the Town Hall under the presidency of Mr. S. Burdekin, M.L.A. There were also present…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russia and Persia. Railway Concessions
The movement that Russia has brought to a successful conclusion by obtaining railway concessions from Persia, is explained by a report published soon after the Shah's late visit to…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Our Brisbane Letter. Queensland Politics. the Weather and the Floods. Agriculture and Teade. Railway Matters. Social Items
The weather for the greater part of the week has been stormy and wet. The rainfall in the city, according to the returns of the chief weather bereau are 7'92in for the week. The rain…
Continued on Trove, page 44 →Accident on the Railway. Three Persons Killed
NEWCASTLE, Monday.—A serious accident of a fatal nature occurred here on Saturday. It appears that a party of New Wallsend residents were in Newcastle on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →The Upper Murray Valley. Some Magnificent Country. a Railway—required. (See illustration on page 27.)
The attention drawn by Sir John Hay to the necessity of railway communication being opened up between Albury and the valley of the Upper Murray, has created considerable interest…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →The Railway Commissioners. and Their Critics. Criminal Proceedings
During an interview with the Railway Commissioners on Wednesday Mr. Eddy called the attention of our representative to the various statements which had appeared principally in country papers…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Electric Motor Car Haulage
We illustrate herewith motor car in operation. The electric motor on this machine is arranged with a reverse rigging, which consists of a brush holder carrying four brushes; two being in contact when the…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Dural. Railway Meeting
ON Monday evening last, one of the largest public meetings that has ever taken place yet in connection with the proposed railway line to this district, was held in the old Public School…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lillie Bridge Easter Handicap
A large number of people put in an appearance at the Lillie Bridge Grounds on Saturday night to witness the final contests for the Easter Handicap. Betting at all times was brisk and the winner turned up…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Floods in Queensland. [Some of the following items appeared in our later editions of Saturday.] Lower Parts of Rockhampton Submerged. Railway Line Flooded. Traffic Suspended
BRISBANE, Saturday.-Improved weather is anticipated by the Government astronomer in the east, from a line joining Townsville and Thargomindah. Farther rains are looked for in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tram Accident
On Saturday night a painful accident happened to a married woman named Mrs. Holder, residing at Chalder-street, Marrickville. It appears she was crossing the tramline near the Enmo[?]e terminus,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE P.M.G. ABROAD He Goes to the Races. Takes the Special Tram Back. What Happened Therein--And Now He Wants a New Hat
THERE were rumors about town on Saturday night of a fight between a Minister of the Crown and a racegoer which had taken place in Moore Park just before sundown,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Accident at the Railway Station. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")
Sir,--In your report of the accident which happened to an old lady at the Redfern railway station this morning you say she was immediately placed in a cab and taken…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railway Officers' Association
AT the Protestant Hall, on Wednesday night, a largely-attended meeting of the railway officers was held for the purpose of considering the desirability of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Electric Tramways. to This Editor of the Daily Telegraph
Sir,--In the report of the proceedings of the Public Works Committee which you published on Thursday morning last Mr. Belknap, the representative of the Thomson-Houston…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Lillie Bridge Pony Races
A very numerous gathering attended at the Lillie Bridge grounds last night to witness the pony racing. The programme consisted of five events, and the meeting passed off very satisfactorily. All the races…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Train on Fire
An accident, which might have resulted in serious Joss of life, was happily averted on Easter Monday evening. About dusk an engine, drawing four or five American cars, left the National…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Public Roads. To the Editor
Sir,-I had occasion on Monday last to visit part of my electorate, viz., Eugowra, and to my utter astonishment I found the main road between Toogong and Eugowra in a most disgraceful and…
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