The Rosehill Railway Extensions
IT will be remembered that at the late public meeting held in Parramatta in regard to the proposed Parramatta-Castle Hill Railway, Mr. Hugh Taylor, M. P., made some remarks…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1892
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Accidents. Disastrous Railway Collisions. Terrible Fires. a Church Collapses
LONDON, January 20— A train collided with a sleigh while crossing the line at St. Louis, Missouri (U.S.A.) Eight persons were killed and 14 injured…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Carriage of Wheat on Colonial Railways. Comparative Statement of Charges
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,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Proposed Parramatta Castle Hill Railway. to the Editor
SIR,—My attention has been drawn to a notice in your issue of a meeting in Parramatta advocating the construction of a light railway from Parramatta to…
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MR. Hugh Taylor, M.P., has received the following official communication:—public Works Department, Sydney, 23rd January 1892…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lillie Bridge Trotting and Race Meeting
The programme of sport provided by the Lillie Bridge proprietary attracted a large gathering to the grounds, Forest Lodge, on Saturday evening, when the weather was cool and pleasant, the track in good…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Victorian Railways. an Estimated Deficit
MELBOURNE, Monday.—The railway revenue this quarter will probably be £300,000 short of the expenditure, owing to the depression in trade, as well as the fact that a large proportion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Victorian Railways. an Estimated Deficit. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Melbourne
It is estimated that the railway revenue this year will be something like £300,000 short of the expenditure, owing to the depression in trade as well as to the fact that a large proportion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Public Opinion. Coogee and Randwick Tram Fares. (To the Editor of the " Australian Star.")
Sir,--Mr. J. C. Neild, M.L.A., in reply to my letter in your issue of 21st inst., asserts that my criticisms were unfair, and that I spoke slightingly of him. This I…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tramway Bills and Public Works. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph
Sir, -- I would suggest through your valued columns that in order to afford relief to hundreds of respectable working men unable to obtain employment at the present time…
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A RETURN tabled in the Legislative Assembly last night by Mr. Lyne shows that the number of main roads running through suburban municipalities is eight, and the…
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A mixed meeting including a 250 Yards Pedestrian Handicap of £15, and two Pony Races of £10 each for ponies 12.3 and 13.1 respectively, will be held at the Lillie Bridge Grounds on Thursday night. Entries…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →News by Cable. Salvation Army Riots. "Lassies" Trampled Upon
London, February 1.—Serious disturbances occurred on Sunday in connection with, the Salvation Army at Eastbourne. Many "hallelujah lassies" were knocked…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. Salvation Army Disorders at Eastbourne. Hallelujah Lassies Trampled Upon. London, Feb. 1
Serious disorders have occurred in connection with the Salvation Army at Eastbourne. Many hallelujah lassies were knocked down and trampled upon…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →North Sydney Tramway. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—Now that the extension terminus to La[?] Cove-road is on the verge of completion I, like many others whom the extension will benefit, am anxious to know do the Commissiners intend to utilise the…
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In reply to Mr. Young Mr. Lyne stated in the Assembly last night that a report had been received from the Railway Commissoners on the subject of the proposed North…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Roads and Bridges' Report
Mr. R. E. Jones, the Supervising engineer of No. 5 division of the Roads and Bridges Department, has forwarded to the Minister for Works, Mr. W. J. Lyne, the report for the half-year ended the 3[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pedestrianism. a Quiet Week. Anniversary Day Doings. Bridge and Marrickville. Botany Events Looming Ahead. Sports in the Country-Queensland Handicaps-Little Bridge Bridge 550yrds Handicap-Botany 275yds Next Week-the Sir Joseph Banks 151 Sovs.-Odd Items
At Tamworth sports the handicap was won by M.H. Smith. At Mudgee Grimshaw's handicap resulted: G. Wykes 1, J. M' Grath 2…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Roads and Bridges Work. a Valuable Report. How the Money is Spent. Some Trenchant Criticism
THE Minister for Works has received from Mr. R. E. Jones, supervising engineer of No. 5 Division of the Roads and Bridges Department, a valuable and exhaustive…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Among the Ponies. Racing During the Week. Rosehill Downfalls. Doings at the Park and Lillie Bridge
Not with standing the fact that there has been plenty of money available for owners and backers to win if they could lately, the [?]ncertainty of racing has been very amply…
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