Railway Commissioners' Solicitor
In the Assembly last night Mr. Crick, who gave notion of a series of questions relating to railway matters, also intimated his intention of moving-- " That in the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1894
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Special Edition. Facts for Fruit- Growers. the Dulness of Trade. Low Prices for Summer Fruit. Something to be Done-- The Castle Hill Tramway-- A Telegraphic Code
Matters in the fruitgrowing line are coming to a sorry pass when a grower in the Parramatta district expresses himself in the following terms to a representative of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →After the Fair. Chicago's Sad State. a Reign of Terror. Overrun With Criminals and Tramps. London, January 17
The social condition of Chicago is at present extraordinary, and a reign of terror prevails throughout the city. There is an enormous…
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The workmen engaged repairing Pyrmont Bridge are making good progress. Last night the swing was opened to allow the large ocean liner Nairnshire to pass through, and the…
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Although the weather was very threatening last evening, the attendance at Lillie Bridge was good. The following are the results:- BICYCLE HANDICAP. 2 miles.—"Printer." 235 yards, 1;…
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WEST MAITLAND, Friday.—Last night a meeting of the residents of West Maitland was held in the Town Hall for the purpose of taking steps to urge upon the Minister for Public Works, Mr. W…
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LONDON, January 18.—The distress in the vicinity of Cadiz, Spain, is so great that bands of starving laborers have obtained arms and are pillaging the farms and shops…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Molong-Forbes Railway. a Reduction in Freights
PARKES, Friday.—In view of representations made to him, Mr. Eddy, Chief Railway Commissioner, has resolved to reccommend a reduction of charges for the carriage of first, second, and third…
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The Railway Commissioners, accompanied by Mr. Foxlee and Mr. Kitching (district superintendent), finished their inspection of the Newcastle railway works to-day, and returned to Sydney by the evening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Disaster. Collision of Trains. Twenty-five Persons Killed. Many Members of the Elite Among the Victims. Sorrow in the Ranks of New York and Washington Society. London, Jaunary 18
New York telegrams give details of a terrible railway catastrophe which has occurred near the town of Chester, Carolina. Two trains travelling on the…
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The success of the Hawkesbury River excursions has decided the Railway Commissioners to make arrangements for two more of these special trips to-morrow and…
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NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--Messrs. Eddy, Fehon, and Oliver (Railway Commissioners), and Mr. Foxlee returned to Sydney by the mail train this evening. The…
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West MAITLAND, Friday.—Last night a meeting of the residents of West Maitland was held in the Town Hall for the purpose of taking steps to urge upon the Minister for Public Works, Mr.W…
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A few days ago, the residents of Beecroft were surprised to tee large placards posted at almost all corner-posts and every gum-tree along the roads, announcing, in large print,…
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On Monday a serious accident happened to the Pyrmont Bridge, foot of Market street, and which will entail considerable inconvenience on residents of the busy suburb the other side of Darling…
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LISMORE, Monday. — Several unsuccessful attempts were made yesterday to wreck an excursion train which was chartered to proceed to Byron Creek, where St. Kevin's now church…
Continued on Trove, page 45 →Municipal Councils. Paddington. Tecublesome Sanitation and Roads
A meeting of this council was held on Monday evening. Pressox—The Mayor (Alderman Dalion), Alderman A. Walker, J. Rohnston, R. W. Usher, J. White, G. P. Jones, D. Brown, M. E. S. Whyeall,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Timely Discovery of a Dastardly Attempt to Wreck a Train
MELBOURNE, Tuesday.— The railway authorities have received, intelligence from the station master at Euroa of a dastardly attempt to wreck a train. It appears that during the night of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →On the Road in the Western Country. The Far Western Carrier
This week we desire to draw our readers' attention to an eminently typical Australian picture. In no other country in the world could such a group be seen, with its accompanying scenery and…
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In connection with the forthcoming holiday (Anniversary Day) the Railway Commissioners have made arrangements for excursion trains to be run. The customary holiday excursion tickets from all stations to all…
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