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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
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I will now supplement the report of the railway opening which appeared in a recent issue of the Mail by extending a few notes taken about some of the chief business houses…
Continued on Trove, page 72 →MR. GAYMARD'S VINEYARD. THE GLOBE HOTEL. THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD. THE COURT-HOUSE HOTEL…
Continued on Trove, page 73 →It was stated, the other day, that the revenue from the railways in 1893 was less by £163,000 than the revenue for 1892. This was easily explained by the depression in trade and the heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 63 →On Saturday morning the Railway authorities received a telegram stating that traffic had been interrupted by floods on the Cooma line. Between mileage 144 40 chains and 144…
Continued on Trove, page 76 →We are informed by the Railway Commissioners that the railway returns for the first week in January are £100 better than were those for the first week in last year, the receipts for the week…
Continued on Trove, page 67 →Sir,--I noticed in the STAR of January 5 a report of a meeting in Forbes re railway rates. I also noticed a leader in STAR of same date, commenting on the meeting. You…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FORBES, January 5— At a representative public meeting held here to protest against branch line rates being charged on the Molong to Forbes railway the following resolutions were carried…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →The Railway Department has received tenders for the following work: Pulling down of engine sheds at Wagga and Granville, and re-erecting them at Harden, five tenders, C. M'Lure being…
Continued on Trove, page 41 →To the Secretary Citizens Life Assurance Company, Limited. Dear Sir.—please accept my best thanks for the prompt manner in which you have…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—Why are first class carriages on our railways almost deserted. Because of raising on the fares. Most of those who formerly travelled first, now travel second…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →There was a complete collapse in the case trumped up by the Dublin police over the alleged murder of a man named Reid, said to have been put to death by Fenians…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Chief Commissioner of Queensland Railways, Mr. Mathieson, has had another interview with the Postmaster-General here regarding the debated question of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →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 new church…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →With reference to the proposals to alter the running of the mail trains between Sydney and Brisbane, another interview has taken place between Mr. Mathieson, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →There was a fair attendance at the Lille [?] Grounds last evening, and the programme [?] through as under:— PEDESTRIAN HANDICAP, 100 yards.—M. A. [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WEST MAITLAND, Tuesday.—A public meeting of the residents of Maitland has been convened by the Mayor (Mr. H. Crothers) for Thursday evening next, to take steps to urge the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We are informed that during the past week goods to the extent of 27 tons or so have been forwarded by teams from Sydney instead of by rail as heretofore. Whitelocke…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Judging from a casual inspection of Kerle's section of the Lismore railway, the line is practically finished. Danaher's section is also very forward. At some stations the contractors for the buildings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At about 7.30 o'clock last night a collision occurred between Howard Smith and Sons' cargo steamer Age and the Pyrmont Bridge, which resulted in the bridge being severely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WEST MAITLAND, Monday.--As a result of the success of the teamsters carrying goods between Grafton and Armidale it is reported that a number of carriers will carry…
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