The Road Vote
Two questions were put to the Minister for Public Works in the Assembly yesterday by members of the House as to his intentions with respect to the expenditure of public…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1894
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Road V. Rail
MOLONG, Thursday.--Satisfaction is expressed here at the action of the Railwas Commissioners in reducing the rates and charges for the carriage of goods and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Legislative Assembly. After the Storm. a Short Sitting and Quiet Debate. a Financial Statement. a Further Surplus Expected. Unclassified Roads
In reply to a question, Mr. Lyne said that out of the sum of £300,000 now available for the repair of the roads of the colony a substantial amount would be expended on the unclassified roads…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Midnight Affray Burglary in Bridge-street. Union Steamship Co.'s Offices. A Bitterly Contested Battle. Five Constables Injured. Two of the Burglars Secured. Sensation in the City
Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning a serious encounter between police and burglars took place in Bridge-street, city, which resulted in five of the constables being…
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A deputation waited on the Minister for Worts yesterday and urged him to proceed with the construction of the railway line from Goulburn to Crookwell…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Strathfield. Proposed Tramway Extension
A meeting was held on Tuesday night. Present— the Mayor (Alderman A. Allen), Aldermen Christic, Slatyer, Maiden, Fraser, Mackenzie, Parsons, and Hinchcliffe. The Water Board wrote, stating that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Marrickville. Alterations in the Tram Line
A meeting of the Marrickville Council was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening, when there were present—The Mayor (Alderman A. H. Sceuller), and Aldermen Lee, Moyes, Ritchie, Farr, Morehouse,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Our Railways. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—As there appears to be some obscurity about the reason or reasons for altering the line of railway at the Lithgow end of the mountains—and for which a quarter of million of money is asked—may I ask…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Jerilderie-deniliquin Railway. Moama Wheat
The Minister for Works stated in the Assembly yesterday, in reply to questions by Mr. Chanter, that he believed a large quantity of wheat was likely to be sent…
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The Railway Commissioners have decided to run cheap excursion trips for the round journey, via the Hawkesbury River, tomorrow and Sunday. Trains will leave…
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Mr. Chanter yesterday asked the Minister for Works in the Assembly whether he was aware that some 80,000 or 90,000 bags of wheat would probably be sent from Moama…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Workmen's Trains on the North Shore Railway
The Railway Commissioners have received several applications from time to time for the running of workmen's trains on the North Shore Railway. The present service,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Co-operative Colliery Tramway. an Injunction Against the Plattsburg Council
NEWCASTLE, Thursday.--The pulling up of the Co-operative Company's tramway by the Plattsburg Municipal Council is the topic of much discussion. When it is…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Policy of the Government
Following the example of the Assembly, Mr. Lyne and a number of members, among whom were Mr. Dowel, Dr. Hollis, and Mr. Rose, yesterday had an interview on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Burglary. Five Constables Injured. Burglary in Bridge-street. a Revolver and Jemmies. A Heavy Safe Smashed--In the Union S.S. Co.'s Offices--Murderous Assaults on Police Officers--Capture of Two Men--Escape of the Third Through the Domain
One of the most sensational affrays with burglars ever recorded in the criminal annals of the city took place early this morning, with the result that no less than…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Pyrmont Bridge
The Pyrmont Bridge has now been strengthened to such an extent that traffic can be resumed with safety, so long as vehicles do not proceed faster than at a walking pace. The piers have…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Road Repairers
The conduct of three or four men who were engaged in work at the intersection of Phillip and Bridge streets in not going to the help of Senior-constable Ball…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps
The annual meeting of the Railway and Tramway Ambulance Corps was held in the Railway Institute last night. The Chief Commissioner of Railways (Mr. Eddy) presided. Messrs. Fehon and Oliver…
Continued on Trove, page 255 →The Brisbane-sydney Train Service. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—The Chief Commissioner for the New South Wales Railways has recently stated that the passenger traffic for the past quarter shows a serious decrease. Of the Southern and Western systems I…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Bridge-street Burglary. Rewards for the Police. Senior-Constable Ball to be Promoted
The Premier is very much pleased with the bravery displayed by the police in the recent affray, and considers that such meritorious conduct should not be passed over…
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