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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1892

4,177 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 209

Railway Accident at Yerong Creek. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 5

A railway accident, similar in character to that which nearly had the effect of wrecking the Sydney express at Culcairn a few months ago, happened on Saturday night at Yerong Creek, a small wayside…

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Randwick and Coogee Tram Fares. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

Sir,--I notice a letter re the above in your issue of yesterday signed a "A Randwick Resident." As one of the deputation who waited upon the commissioners, I should…

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Railway Smash at Yerong. Albury

The Australian Star · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 5

A serious accident occurred near Culcairn on Saturday night. An occasional goods train that had been engaged all day picking up trucks of wheat at various…

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Proposed Parramatta-castle-hill Railway. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

Sir,--My attention has been drawn to a notice in your issue of the 21st inst. of a meeting in Parramatta advocating the construction of a light railway from…

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Fatal Tram Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 3

Stanley Herbert Sawyer, a boy eight years of age, was run over and killed by a tram yesterday morning. It appears that about 9.30 a.m. he was on his way to school. On…

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The Country. Railway Accident at Yerong Creek. Two Passengers Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 January 1892 · page 5

ALBURY, Monday.--A railway accident occurred at Yerong Creek late on Saturday night. An occasional goods train had been run that evening from Junee to Culcairn to…

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Lillie Bridge Races

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 5

The rain which fell last sight had the effect of causing the attendance at the Lillie Bridge pony race meeting to be small. In the third race two ponies came down, and the committee deemed it wise to…

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Lillie Bridge Trotting and Race Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 5

There was a large attendance at Lillie Bridge Grounds last evening to witness the sport provided for the occasion; but the rain which set in after the racing commenced greatly discounted the enjoyment,…

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Lillie Bridge 250Yds Handicap. M.J. Cooney Collects It

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

After various postponements the 250yds Handicap at Lillie Bridge was successfully, got off last Wednesday night, when the attendance was a fair one for these times…

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Railway and Tramway Traffic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 8

The traffic on the railways s and tramways was very heavy. In the morning when the excursion trains were being sent away the railway station at Redfern presented a very busy appearance, and there was…

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Tram and Railway Traffic

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 6

The usual pressure on the tram service was experienced. Specials were run in conjunction with the ordinary trams from 9 a.m. on the Leichhardt, Waterloo, Botany and…

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London Offices, the Sydney Morning Herald, 78 Queen Victoria-street, E.C. (opposite the Mansion House Railway Station). Represented by Messrs. B. S. Lloyd and Co

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 6

The office of this journal is now open at the above address. Files of The Sydney Morning Herald are to be seen in the reading-room, and all information respecting…

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The Tramway Service. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

Sir,--If some of our worthy and energetic M.'sL.A. who devote so much attention re the reduction of tram fares in certain districts would extend their sympathy a little…

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Pedestrianism. Lillie Bridge 250Yds Goes to M. J. Cooney. a 275Yds at Botany. The Twenty-Ninth Banks Handicap. In which 151 sovs will be given—Mr. Frank Smith's efforts to keep the Game Alive—Peds Training for Coming Events—Marrickville Items—Items from Victoria and Elsewhere

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

Elliott is supposed by some to have too much start at Marrickville, but he hasn't succeeded in breaking his duck-egg yet. and only most runners of their own stamp in…

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Pedestrianism. Lillie Bridge 250Yds Goes to M. J. Cooney. a 275Yds at Botany. The Twenty-Ninth Banks Handicap, In which 151 sovs will be given—Mr. Frank Smith's efforts to keep the Game Alive—Peds Training for Coming Events—Marrickville Items—Items from Victoria and Elsewhere

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1892 · page 3

Elliott is supposed by some to have too much start at Marriekville, but hasn't succeeded in breaking his duck-egg yet. and only meet runners of their own stamp in…

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Our Railways and Tramways. Proposal to Sell Them

Evening News · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 5

Mr. Vaughn has given notice in the Legislative Assembly that he will move: 1. That, in the opinion of this House, it is advisable that the Government railways and tramways should be…

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Carriage of Wheat on Colonial Railways. Comparative Statement of Charges

Evening News · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 7

A return was laid upon the table of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening, showing the comparative rates paid for carriage of grain on. the. railways of New South Wales, Victoria,…

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Railway to Blayney

Evening News · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 2

Mr. Frank Parnell has given notice that he will mover in the Legislative Assembly: That in view of the national importance of the proposal, a trial survey should be authorised to be made…

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PARLIAMENT. Wednesday, January 27. Legislative Council. the New President. North Shore Tramways. the Electoral Reform Bill. Debate on Second Reading

Evening News · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 3

Mr. LACKEY took the chair at 4.30 p.m., and amid applause announced that he had been appointed President of the Council. CONGRATULATIONS…

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Railway From Petersham to Field of Mars

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 January 1892 · page 6

A return was laid upon the table of the Assembly yesterday by Mr. Lyne, Minister for Works, with reference to the proposed railway from Petersham towards Ryde and…

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