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Railways, roads & transport, 1894

4,418 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 221

Railway Fares. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 6

Sir,—With your permission I would like to draw public attention to a change which I think essential to the welfare of the public at large. We some years ago obtained the services of a gentleman from…

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The Railway Debt of Italy. London, March 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 5

The railway debt of Italy amounts to £200,000,000. The accrued annual deficit, including interest charges and working expenses, is £80,000,000…

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Railway Washaways. In the North

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 6

The heavy rains which have fallen in the northern districts have affected the railway lines in several places. On the north-west line, below Werris Creek and Narrabri,…

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Central Cumberland Tramway. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 6

Sir,--As your correspondent "Central Cumberland" asks for information from me as to the necessity for a tramway to Castle-hill from Parramatta, may I ask you to…

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Our Special Cables Italian State Railways. a Great Debt and a Big Deficit

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 March 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The Italian Budget shows that the debt on the State railways is £200,000,000, and that the annual deficit on workings is £8,000,000…

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The Tower Bridge

Evening News · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 4

LONDON, March 27.—The new Tower Bridge across the Thames has been completed. The foundation-stone of the new bridge, which crosses the River Thames…

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The Tower Bridge. London, March 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 7

The new Tower Bridge across the Thames has been completed. On 21st June, 1886, the Prince of Wales, on behalf of the Queen, laid the foundation-stone of…

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Among the Tories. at Kensington and Moore-field. Trotting Notes-Fritz v. Osterley Tho Lille Bridge Cup-Selections for Cauterbury, &c, &c

Referee · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 3

This afternoon the usual meeting of this Association Clubs will take place at Canterbury, and the lower brach of the divided…

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In the Assigned Estate of Verdigh and Company Manufacturers of Art Furniture, &c. Darlington-road and George street, Sydney, N.S.W.

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 2

The Trustees in the above Estate invite TENDERS for the following assets:— LOT I. Stock consisting of Timber…

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Fatal Tram Accident

Evening News · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 3

The little girl Cissy Walker, who was admitted to North Sydney Cottage Hospital on Good Friday, died in the institution about 9.30 this morning. The child, who was only 2…

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Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) the Railway Commissioners. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 7

Railway Commissioner Kibble leaves on Saturday by the M.M.S. Armand Behic for Marseilles. He will be absent for six months. The newly-appointed Railway Commissioners will take up…

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Wool Manifested to Darling Harbour By Authority of Railway Department Mar 27

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 2

J. H. Geddes and Co. The Pastoral Finance Ass Ltd 5—MM Scone 4—MS / N and Add Narrabri…

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Railway to Wyalong. Proposal Before Cabinet a Light Line. Submitted to the Public Works Committee

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 5

The Minister for Works gave instructions yesterday for the preparation of matter respecting the construction of a light line of railway from Temora to Wyalong, and…

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Victoria. the Retiring Railway Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 March 1894 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. -- The present Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Francis, Kibble, and Murray, will retire on Saturday next. Mr. Kibble will leave on that day for a tour…

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A Foolhardy Feat. Fall from a Bridge

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 6

Robert Anderson, 6, met with a serious accident to-day at Stan more. It appears that the youngster climbed up tho railway embankment to the line at the spot between…

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Municipal Matters. Leichhardt. Wood-Blocking Parramatta-Road. Application to the Government

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 2

The general meeting of the Leichhardt Borough Council was held on Tuesday night. Alderman Moore (Mayor) presided, and the following aldermen were also in…

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Proposed Railway

Evening News · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 5

In the Assembly this afternoon the Minister for Works gave notice of a motion for the construction of a light line of railway from Temora to Wyalong…

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Redfern Railway Hay Market. Farm Produce

Evening News · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 5

At the Redfern railway terminus this morning there was a small supply of forage forward from the numerous stations along the northern, southern, aud western lines. Buyers…

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Proposed Queensland Railway. the Offer Not Accepted. Sir Thos. M'ilwraith Disapproves

Evening News · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 4

LONDON, March 28.—Sir Thos. M'llwraith, Premier of Queensland, has refused the offer of Mr. Bond, of the Midland (West Australia) Land and Railway Syndicate,…

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Timber for Railway Buildings

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 March 1894 · page 8

In answer to questions asked by Mr. Perry in the Assembly yesterday, the Minister for Works said the Engineer-in- Chief informed him that baltic was not…

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