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Railways, roads & transport, 1892

4,177 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 209

Two Railway Fatalities

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 4

[?]cident occurred near the Lewisham rail[?] form on Thursday afternoon, by which a [?] George Augustus Kane met his Kane was working on the line at the new…

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Robertson Railway

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 6

Messrs. Kidd and M'Court. Ms.L.A., representing the people of Robertson, waited upon the Minister for Works to-day, and asked for an assurance that the Water and Sewerage Board…

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Balmain Tramways

Evening News · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 6

Messrs. Johnston and Danahey, Ms.L.A., introduced a deputation to the Minister for Works today, which consisted of the Mayor (Mr. Wheeler) and the aldermen, and several of the more…

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Railway Retrenchment

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 April 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The gatekeepers on the railways who have been asked whether they will give up their gates or pay 7s per week rental for them in future are generally…

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Shocking Railway Fatality

Evening News · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Monday.-On Saturday night an accident of a shocking nature occurred on the railway line between Cardiff and Cockle Creek. When the 8.40 p.m. goods train from Newcastle…

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The Railway Fatalities

Evening News · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 6

The Deputy City Coroner, Mr. W. T. Pinhey, J.P., held an inquest at the South Sydney Morgue on the body of the man George Kane, who was run over and killed by a train at Lewisham…

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Coroner's Inquests. the Railway Fatality at Lewisham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 3

Mr.W.T.Pinhey, J.P. (Deputy City Coroner), held an inquest at the South Sydney Morgue on Saturday morning upon the body of George Augustus Kane, who was killed on the railway last…

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The Illawarra or South Coast Railway. the Kiama to Nowra Section. the Progress of the Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 8

The South Coast Railway has a great future before it. It is part of a general scheme by which, some day, the New South Wales lines will be joined to those of Victoria, and thus an…

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Railway to Robertson. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 3

Sir,—I trust you will give me a liltle space, as you have kindly done on a previous occasion, to point out the absurd attitude assumed on the question whether a railway should be constructed to Robertson or not…

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The Railway Fatality at Petersham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 3

The circumstances attending the death of William Rankin, who was killed near the Petersham railway station on Thursday night last, shortly before half-past 11 o'clock, by being knocked down by…

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Shocking Fatality on Thf Newcastle Railway. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 7

Last night a shocking accident is reported as having happened on the Sydney railway line, between Cardiff and Cookie Creck. From the report made by the driver of the 8.10 goods train from…

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Horseplay in Railway Carriages. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 8

Sir,—Kindly allow me to call the attention of the powers that be to what one day will likely prove to be one of the worst kinds of larrikinism under broadcloth that is taking root in one of the best…

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Opening of the Yass Tramway

The Australian Star · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 7

THE opening of the tramway which has been constructed from Yass Railway Station to the township will take place on Wednesday, and the residents of the district are…

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Fatal Railway Accident Newcastle

The Australian Star · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 5

A sad railway fatality occurred near Adamstown late on Saturday night, when a man named Andrew M'Kenzie met his death by being knocked down by a passing train…

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A Disabled Motor

The Australian Star · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 6

THE outward tram system to the eastern suburbs was completely blocked for a considerable time this afternoon, owing to a motor attached to a Bondi tram becoming…

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Yass Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 4

The Governor leaves on Wednesday for Yass, to open the tramway connecting the railway station with the town. A special train will start from Redfern at 7 in the…

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Marrickville to Burwood Railway. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 3

Sir, -- I have been contributing my mite towards the relief of the unemployed, and intended to continue until some relief was found. Now,…

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The Railway Fatalities. Verdicts of Accidental Death

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 5

An inquest was held on Saturday morning at the South Sydney morgue, before Mr. W. T. Pinhey, J.P., Deputy City Coroner, touching the death of a man named George Augustus…

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Killed on the Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 April 1892 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Sunday. -- A fatal accident occurred on the railway line near Cardiff last evening. The driver of the 8.40 goods train from Newcastle to Sydney reported at the…

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Train and Tram Traffic

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 5

No loophole for complaint was given yesterday to any section of the railway-travelling public. From early morning till midnight everything was worked without a hitch, to…

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