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Railways, roads & transport, 1892

4,177 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 209

Railway Fatality

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

Narrandera, Wednesday.—A fatal railway accident happened at North Yanco siding yesterday. A man named Daniel, in attempting to get on the train while in motion, missing his footing,…

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Darling Island. the Proposed Railway

Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

In answer to a deputation which waited on him, Mr. W. J. Lyne, Minister for Works, has stated that some difficulty existed which prevented the Railway Commissioners taking immediate action…

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Meetings. Railway From Parramatta to Castle Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

A meeting was held in Parramatta last night to consider a proposal to construct a light line of railway from Parramatta to Castle Hill. Mr. C. J. Byrnes was in the chair, and the leading residents of…

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Our Railways and the Cricket Match. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

Sir,—In order that the country might have an opportunity as well as the city people of witnessing the great international cricket match which commences in Sydney next week, would you kindly allow…

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

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 2

Sir,--There have been several meetings of the residents of Randwick, attended by the Colonial Treasurer and other members of Parliament, re reduction of the above fares,…

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Terribly Smashed. The Yanco Railway Fatality. Narrandera

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 4

A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest on the body of Ralph Daniels, who fell at the Yanco platform. The post-mortem showed him to be terribly…

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Bondi Beach Tram

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

A DEPUTATION from Waverley and Bondi waited on the Minister for Works to-day, and asked for the extension of the tram to the beach at Bondi. It was contended that…

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Castle Hill Tramway. a Proposed Company. PARRAMATTA

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts last night to consider the desirability of connecting Parramatta with the fruitgrowing districts of Baulkham Hills, Castle…

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Proposed Parramatta-castle- Hill Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 6

A public meeting was held in the School of Arts, Parramatta, last evening, to consider a report from Mr. George Phillips, C.E., on the practicability of constructing a light line…

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South Australia. Proposed Land Grant Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1892 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Wednesday. -- Among the arrivals by the steamer Oriental to-day was Mr. Price Williams, who is the representative of certain British capitalists, who,…

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Sensational Railway Accident. a Runaway Train

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 3

AN accident by which damage to the extent of about £1000 was done to the railway rolling stock occurred at Darling Harbor yesterday morning. Particulars show that the…

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Railway Accident at Darling Harbor. a Runaway Train

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 5

A railway accident, which fortunately did not result in any loss of life, although considerable damage was done to the rolling-stock, occurred shortly before 1 o'clock…

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Deputations. Opening a Road

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 3

Mr. Lees introduced to the Minister for Works yesterday a deputation of Llandillo residents, who urged that the road from Llandillo to St. Mary's should be opened…

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Deputations. Country Roads. the Money Voted Spent, and Future Amounts Mortgaged

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

A deputation was introduced to the Minister for "Works yesterday by Mr. S. E. Lees, M.L.A., asking that a road should be opened from Llandillo to St. Marys. It was explained that…

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Meetings. Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps. Mr. Eddy on the Management of the Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

The annual meeting of the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps was held last evening in the Railway Institute, Devonshire-street. The attendance of members of the corps and their…

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Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps

The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 7

THE New South Wales Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps held their annual meeting in the Railway Institute last night, when Mrs. Eddy presented the medals and…

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Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps. Speech by Mr. Eddy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 5

The annual meeting of and distribution of prizes in connection with the New South Wales Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps was held in the Railway Institute last…

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PARLIAMENT. Thursday, JANUARY 21. Legislative Assembly. Suburban Roads. Wood-blocking Oxford-street. Another Holiday. Judicial Reform. Customs Duties Bill in Committee

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at 4.30 p.m. GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING. Mr. See, in answer to Mr. M'Farlane, said he would lay upon the table of the House a return…

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Fatal Railway Accident. Eight Persons Killed

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 4

London, January 20.—A train collided with a sleigh while crossing the line at St. Louis, Missouri (U.S.A.). Eight persona were killed and 14 injured…

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North Shore Tramways

Evening News · Friday 22 January 1892 · page 6

A deputation from North Sydney was introduced i to the Minister for Works on Thursday by Messrs. Cullen and E. M. Clark, Ms.L.A.. and asked that the tramway should be extended…

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