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Railways, roads & transport, 1891

4,267 stories in Sydney's papers · page 32 of 214

Railway Rates and Freights. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 6

Sir,--The higher principle of free conveyance as applicable to our railway and tramway system is already commanding the attention each a proposal merits. The manifold…

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Killed on the Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 February 1891 · page 4

An inquest was held at Parramatta yesterday, before the Parramatta Coroner, Mr. J. E. Bowden, on the body of William Russell Palmer, who was knocked down on tho railway line on…

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Lillie Bridge Races

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

Lillie Bridge appears to hold its own with them all both in the estimation of the public and pony owners, as neither class have fallen off since the first night it…

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Lillie Bridge Races

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

Lillie Bridge appears to hold its own with them all both in the estimation of the publia and pony owners, as neither class have fallen off since the first night it…

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The Lillie Bridge Grounds

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

A case of interest to sporting men again came before the Central Licensing Bench yesterday, when Thomas Kins applied for a booth licence for the Lillie Bridge Grounds for February 13…

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Baulkham Hills-road

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 6

A DEPUTATION was introduced to the Minister for Lands this morning by Messrs. Nobbs, Farnell and Dale, M.'sL.A., to ask that steps might be taken to open a public…

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General Meeting. Site for Liverpool Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 6

A public meeting of the residents of Liverpool and Holdsworthy, convened by the Mayor, was held in the Town-hall, Liverpool, on Thursday evening, for the purpose of balloting for a…

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Mulgoa—Luddenham Railway

Nepean Times · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 2

On last Saturday week, the Mayor received a letter from the Public Works Department stating that Mr. Prico would visit Penrith on Monday for the purpose of fully investigating the matter of the…

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The Differential Railway Rates Still Unequal and Unjust. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 2

Sir,—Having read the articles on the above subject in your journal, I consider it my duty to furnish some figures and facts which have been altogether omitted by those who have supplied…

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Railway Management. More Left To Do

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

The prompt action taken by the Railway Department in suppressing numerous inconveniences to passengers which were pointed out in the REFEREE on Wednesday…

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Railway Management. More Left To Do

Referee · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

The prompt action taker, by the Railway Department in suppressing numerous inconveniences to passengers which were pointed out in the REFEREE on Wednesday…

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The Differential Railway Rates Still Unequal and Unjust. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 8

Sir,—Having rear your article on the above subject in your issue of the 2nd instant, I consider it my duty to furnish some acts and figures which have been altogether omittd by those who have supplied you…

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The Differential Railway Rates. (To the Editor of the " Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 3

Sir,--Having read your article on the above subject in your issue of February 2, I consider it my duty to furnish some facts and figures, which have been altogether…

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Queensland Railways. Reduction of Rates. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 6

The Railway Commissioners have recommended a number of important concessions in connection with railway rates…

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Railway Frauds. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 6

Serious charges have been made against railway clerks and others for alleged cases of giving short change and pilfering, which are frequent. Mr. Speight states that…

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Railway Travelling. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 February 1891 · page 5

Sir,--Why is it that passengers travelling by the Newcastle to Sydney train are told at Strathfield to change for Intermediate stations, and after they get themselves and luggage over…

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George's River Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 5

LIVERPOOL, Wednesday.--Mr. Hickson, Edgineer-in-Chief for Roads and Bridges, met yesterday the committee of residents of Liverpool and Holdsworthy appointed last Thursday…

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Bridge over Georges River

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 2

Mr.Hickson, principal engineer for roads and bridges, went to Liverpool yesterday to meet the joint committee of gentlemen, representing Liverpool and Holdsworthy, appointed at a…

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ATHLETICS. Lillie Bridge Professional Handicap

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 7

There was a very big muster of pedestrians and their supporters at Lillie Bridge last night to witness the running for the professional handicap. Taken right through…

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Deputations. Road Between North Rook and Baulkham-hills

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 February 1891 · page 3

A deputation of resident, of Parramatta district, accompanied by Messrs. Farnell, Dale and Nobbs, Ms.P., waited upon the Minister for Lands yesterday with a request that a road…

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