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Railways, roads & transport, 1894

4,418 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 221

Public Roads Grants

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

MOLONG, Thursday.—At a meeting of the municipal council on Tuesday the circular from the Public Works Department re the roads grants to municipalities was discussed, and the following…

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Tram to Watson's Bay

Evening News · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

A meeting was held at the Mission Hall, Wat-son's Bay, last night, to urge the extension of the cable tramway to that suburb. Mr. J. C. Neild, M.L.A., presided. On the motion of Mr…

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Alexandria. Tram Fare Question

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

This council met on 21st February. Present: The Mayor (Alderman Allen), Aldermen Ralph Furness, Marr, Dacey. Horn, Swain, Setchell, Harden, Banner, and Miller. The Railway…

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Waverley. Proposed Extension of the Tramline

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

A meeting of this council was held on 21st February. Present—The Mayor (Alderman W. T. Ball), Aldermen W. H Simpson, J. F. Carrell, R. J. King, M. Caunon, E. Keys, C. A…

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The Midland Railway of Western Australia. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

At a meeting of the Midland Railway Company of Western Australia to-day, it was resolved to reduce the capital to £240,000, by extinguishing the uncalled…

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Victorian Railway Dismissals. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

The Minister for Railways says no dismissals are contemplated at Newport workshops…

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Correspondence. Sydney Railway Station

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 6

"Petersham," a constant railway traveller while recognising the many important improvements effected in the service by the Railway Commissioners, complains that the…

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West Australia. Midland Railway Company and Uncalled Liability

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Night.--A meeting of the shareholders in the Midland Railway Company of West Australia was held to-day, at which it was decided to…

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Bridge-street Burglary. Accused Again Remanded. Popular Excitement. Another Big Crowd--Court Cleared--Cases to be Heard on Thursday Appearance of the Accused-- Constables Alford and Bowden Still in the Hospital

The Australian Star · Friday 23 February 1894 · page 5

The large crowd this morning at the Water Police Court and in its vicinity comprised a conglomeration of persons of many occupations and of a variety of…

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Marrickville-burwood-road Railway

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 5

The Minister for Works has accepted the tender of Messrs. J. J. Scouller and Co. for the erection of buildings on the Marrick-ville-Burwood-road railway. There are to…

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Beecroft Overhead Bridge

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 1

An officer from the Works Department lately visited Beecroft to gather information and report upon the two sites, Melton-street and Copeland-street. It had been arranged…

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Weeds on Public Roads

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 371

There was made in a recent number by our Special Reporter on the South Coast some comments on the weedy condition of the public roads. That the roads are for the greater part great…

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The Bridge-street Burglary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 11

Charles Montgomery, or Millidge, and Thomas Williams, or Carroll, the two men whom the police succeeded in arresting on the morning of the Bridge-street burglary,…

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A Darling Harbor Road

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 3

The Minister for Works (Mr. Lyne) has decided that it is absolutely necessary that the reserved road from Murray-street, Pyrmont, to Darling Island shall be opened so as to allow…

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The Bridge-street Burglary. Rewards to the Police

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 16

THE police who took part in the recent capture of Montgomery and Williams, charged with the Bridge-street burglary, have received substantial money rewards for their services on that occasion…

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Railway and Tramway Fund

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Railway and Tramway Employees' Hospital Fund was held last night at the Railway Institute, Devonshire-street, Mr. W. H. Swain being in the chair. The report…

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Railway and Tramway Employees' Hospital Fund. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 7

The annual meeting of members of the Railway and Tramway Employees' Hospital Fund was held last night at the Railway Institute. The president, Mr. W.H. Swain, occupied the chair. There was a…

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Railway and Tramway Employees' Hospital Fund

The Australian Star · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 3

The annual meeting of the Railway and Tramway Employees' Hospital Fund was hold in the Railway Institute last night. Mr. W. H. Swain presided, and the hall…

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Central Cumberland Co-operative Tramway Parramatta to Castic Hill. Interview with Captain Donald. The Advantages of the Line.—Union of Town and District.— Good News for the Unemployed.— Work During the Winter.— The Tram and Railway lines Contrasted

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 7

Now that the public can see that the promoters of the construction of a train line to the fruit centres of Central Cumberland mean business, renewed interest is being taken in the…

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Railway Excursion Fares

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1894 · page 5

As will be soon by announcements in our business columns special arrangements have been made by the Railway Department, in connection with, the Bathurst races which begin on…

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