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Railways, roads & transport, 1895

4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 10 of 205

Railway Commissioners

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 4

There seems to be arising concerning the Chief Commissionership of Railways, shortly to ba vacated by Mr. Eddy, a question of disputed…

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The Barringun Railway. the Commissioners' Inspection. Me. Fehon's Denial

Evening News · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 4

BOURKE, January 16.-The Railway Commissioners, who returned from Barringun on Tuesday, are well pleased with the proposed railway route to the…

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Strike of Tramway Employees in New York. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 5

A strike of tramway employees has taken place in New York. There have been severe conflicts between the strikers and the police…

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Marrickville - Canterbury Railway

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

The time-table for the railway extension to Burwood-road, which will probably be opened on February 1, has been issued by the commissioners. Twelve trains are to be…

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Tram Accident. a Man Shockingly Injured

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 8

John Kelly, a galvanised iron worker, was the victim of a very serious accident in George-street West last night. He was attempting to cross the road at its…

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Thefts on the Railway

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 8

Shortly before the holiday season numerous thefts on the railways were reported to the authorities, and it is estimated that the total value of the goods stolen…

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Tram Fatality. Death of John Kelly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 5

John Kelly, the man who was knocked down and run over by a tram in George- street West last night, sustaining frightful injuries, died at the Sydney Hospital this…

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The Railway Commissioners. Presentation to Mr. Eddy. Mr. Fehon Denies a Rumor. BOURKE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 5

The Mayor of Bourke, in presenting Mr. Eddy, Chief Railway Commissioner, with an illuminated address, signed by the leading business people of the town, expressed deep…

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French Politics. An Unexpected Crisis. Resignation of the Ministry. The Railway Scandal-- The Government Left in a Minority. London, January 14

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

A political crisis has occurred in France, and the members of the Government have tendered their resignations. In the Chamber…

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Light Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

In connection with the present proposals for the construction of light branch lines in this colony, it will be remembered that we noticed, not long ago, a paper read…

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Reduction of Tram Fares

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 3

The councils of Waverley and Randwick have signified their willingness to co-operate with the Paddington Council in a deputation to the Railway Commissioners to ask a…

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Run Over by a Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

A galvanised-iron worker named John Kelly, aged 44, was last night run over by a trim in George-street West, and was admitted to the Sydney Hospital in a…

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Extensive Railway Robberies. Arrest of Two Men

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 6

Since the end of November depredations have been committed nightly from the railway trucks at the sidings of Darling Harbor, Strathfield, Homebush, Granville, Liverpool,…

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The Marrickville-canterbury Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have issued the time-table for the railway extension to Burwood-road, which is to be opened for traffic on February 1. It is intended…

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The Future Management of Our Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 4

Whatever may be the result of the proposal to elect Mr. Eddy to the chairmanship of the South-Eastern Railway Company, it may be taken for granted…

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The Railway Commissioners at Bourke. the Proposed Line to the Queensland Border. Presentation to Mr. Eddy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 5

BOURKE, Tuesday.--The Railway Commissioners have returned to Bourka from Barringan, well pleased with the proposed route for the line to…

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Deputation. Campbelltown Roads

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 5

A deputation from residents of Wedder-burn was introduced to the Minister for Works to-day by Mr. Kidd, M.L.A., for . the purpose of asking him to…

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Wedderburn-road

The Australian Star · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 6

A deputation, to be introduced by Mr. Kidd, ex-Postinusier-General, will wait on the Minister for Works at half-past 12 to-morrow with reference to the opening of…

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Work for the Unemployed. Roads and Bridges. Thtnning Out Forests

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 3

The officers of the Works Department are actively engaged throughout the country districts of the colony in preparing contracts for roads and bridges, by which a…

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Railway Commissioners. a Country Tour

Evening News · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 6

NYNGAN, January 17- The Railway Commissioners, Messrs. Eddy, Fehon, and Oliver, arrived here on Wednesday, and were interviewed during the afternoon…

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