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Railways, roads & transport, 1893

3,617 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 181

The Field of Mars Railway. Not to be Referred to the Works Committee

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 7

IN the Assembly on Tuesday evening Mr. Frank Farnell moved,—“ That, in the opinion of this House, the proposed line of railway to the Field of Mars and Ryde should be referred…

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Disasters. Terrible Railway Accident. Collision and Fire. Passengers Boiled Alive. a Wheat Elevator Destroyed

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 11

LONDON, January 22.—A terrible railway accident is reported from the United States. A passenger train came into collision with an oiltank train near Alton, Illinois…

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Discontinuing Trams

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 11

A deputation from the Wallsend district last week urged that the order for the discontinuance of the Wallsend trams should be rescinded. Mr. Febon, in reply, said that the discontinuance had…

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Field of Mars and Hyde Railway. Discussion in the Assembly

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1893 · page 8

IN the Assembly on Thursday, Mr Farnell moved,—"That in the opinion of this House the proposed line of railway to the Field of Mars and Ryde should be referred to the…

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Roads and Bridges Expenditure

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 4

It would be hard to find a more striking illustration of the maxim that "hungry men eat dirty pudding" than is afforded by the political humiliation which…

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Redfern Railway Hay Market Farm Produce

Evening News · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 6

At the Redfern railway terminus yesterday there was a heavy supply of forage forward from the numerous stations along the northern, southern, and western lines. Buyers were in good…

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The Tramways and Political Influence

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 4

At a meeting of the Leichhardt Council last night, a letter was read from the Secretary for Railways, in reply to a letter from that council covering a resolution in favor of…

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The Weights and Measures Inquiry. Inspection of Weighbridges. the Weighing at Railway Stations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 3

The board, consisting of Mr. W. M. Macfarlane, P.M., Mr. A. Dixon, F.C.S. and Mr. N. Larkin, inspector of police, appointed to inquire into the present system…

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Victoria. Tarkawingee Flux and Tramway Company

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 January 1893 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The half-yearly meeting of the shareholders in the Tarra- wingee Flux and Tramway Company was hold to-day. Mr. John Grice presided…

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Lillie Bridge Pony Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

The following handicaps have been declared in connection with the above races to be held at Forest Lodge this evening:— MIDGET HANDICAP (12.1),½ mile.—Eurobin, 10st 51b;…

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Lillie Bridge Bicycling and Tony Race Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

The mixed meeting, postponed from Monday, was held last evening at the Lillie Bridge grounds. The weather was favourable, and there was a large attendance. The results are appended:—…

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Ponies and Trotters. Warwick Farm Racing, Mystery and Rita Will Trot. Campbelltown, Lillie Bridge, Liverpool, and Other Items

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 1

The Associated Clubs' agreement has now run to the end of the specified term, and a renewal will probably be agreed upon within the next few days for a further stated period…

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Cycling Notes. the Lillie Bridge Races. The Sydney Club. A. Hawkin, S. R. Shaw and P. B. Wootton go over the Cash

Referee · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 6

The heats of the One Mile Bicycle Handicap run at Lillie Bridge Grounds last night was a great success. Amongst the starters were Messrs. A. Hawkin, P. E. Wootten and…

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The Temora Railway. Temora

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 8

Large stocks of wheat are being stored near the railway terminus awaiting the completion of the railway line, which the coutractors promise early is May…

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Quarterly Railway Report

The Australian Star · Wednesday 1 February 1893 · page 6

The quarterly report of the Railway Commissioners will probably be laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly to-day or tomorrow…

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Lillie Bridge Bicycle and Pony Race Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 9

The Lillie Bridge Grounds were well patronised last evening, when an interesting programme, of bicycling and pony racing was played out. The results are as under:—…

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Railways and Tramways. Report for the December Quarter Decrease in the Revenue. Protest Against Unprofitable Tramlines

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 3

The report of the Railway commissioners with reference to railways and tramways for the quarter ending December last has beer laid upon the table of the Assembly…

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The Railways and Tramways Report

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 4

The report of the Railway Commissioners on the railways and tramways for the December quarter shows that there has been a decrease in the railway receipts of £61,273,…

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Balmain Cable Tramway

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 3

Mr. W. H. Pigott has written to the Balmain Council stating that he has considered the alterations in the tramway agreement, and would not advise the acceptance of it as it appeared to him…

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Tramway Extension

Evening News · Thursday 2 February 1893 · page 3

A deputation consisting of the members for Newcastle and Northumberland waited upon the Minister for Works at Parliament House last night, and urged upon him the necessity for…

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