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Railways, roads & transport, 1895

4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 205

Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Changes in the Railway Timetable. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 5

The changes in the railwiy time-table, consequent upon the adoption of the zone system, will como into operation next Friday. The express train, now leaving Melbourne for Albury at…

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Wool Manifested —To— Darling Harbour By Authority of Railway Department. Jan 28th

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 2

Dalgety and Co, Ltd. 3—HL & Co/Tarracaba Glen Innes Bank of N.S.W. 40—MB in diamond Emu Plains…

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New Railway Line. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 6

Jumbunna to Outrim railway line will soon be commence and will provide work for some 500 men,…

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Railway Washaways

The Australian Star · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

All the washaways on the railway lines in the country have now been put in good repair, and the whole of the lines are co day working satisfactorily…

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Housing the Mines and Railway Departments

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 January 1895 · page 4

Some time ago it was stated that a decision had been arrived at by the Government that room must be found for the officials of the Mines and Agricultural Department…

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Lillie Bridge Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 3

There was a very good attendance at Lillie Bridge last night when some good sport was witnessed. Following are the results:- LILLIPUTIAN HANDICAP (11.2½ to 12.0½), 3 furlongs.—…

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Lillie Bridge Novice Handicap

Referee · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 6

This event was run off at the Lillie Bridge Grounds on Wednesday night last, the attendance being good, and running up to the standard. The final resulted in R, Christie…

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Rockdale. Overhead Bridge for Arncliffe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 6

This council met on the 24th January. Mrs. E. A. Henry, of Petersham, wrote bringing under the council's consideration the courage and bravery of Mr. Richard Croy, of Rockdale, in rescuing the…

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A Train Accident. Adelaide Express Delayed

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 5

MELBOURNE, January 29.-A goods engine became derailed at Beaufort on the Adelaide line this morning, and the Adelaide express, in which, were the…

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Municipal Councils. Petersham. Old Canterbury-road

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 6

The Petersham Council met on 22nd January, the Mayor presiding. A letter from the Railway Department intimated that the Commissioners would receive the deputation which proposed to urge a reduction in…

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Marrickville-Burwood Railway. the Opening Ceremony

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 3

Mr. Young, Minister for Works, will bo conveyed by special train (which will also be available to the general public) to Marrickville on Friday next, at which…

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Northern Items. Railway Requirements. Inspection at Maitland

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 6

WEST MAITLAND, January 30.-In response to a request, from the borough, council, Mr. J. Fraser, assistant to the Engineer -in- Chief for Railway…

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Scientific Railway Management. To the Editor of the Evening News

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 7

Sir,-As a straw will indicate the flow of the current, the enclosed account sale may show in what way politic management of our railways may save New South Wales…

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Fire at Eveleigh. a Railway Workshop Alarm

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 6

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night it was reported to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade that a fire had broken, out at the railway workshops at Eveleigh. Knowing…

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2.30 EDITION: Deputation. Reduced Tram Fares. Views of the Commissioners

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 5

A deputation representing a number of suburban municipalities and including Messrs. Bavister, Anderson, and Rigg, M's.P., and several suburban mayors and…

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A Tram Collision. a Runaway Horse. A Man Seriously Injured

Evening News · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 4

A sensational event occurred at 9 o'clock this morning at the intersection of Elizabeth and Goulburn streets, city. A man named Alfred…

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The Tramway Strike in Brooklyn. Collapse of the Movement. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 5

The strike of tramway conductors in Brooklyn, New York, is collapsing, and the militia, which was called out to preserve order, has been withdrawn…

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Melbourne Tramway Company. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 5

The half-yearly meeting of the Melbourne Tramway Company was held to-day. The report stated that the receipts for 1894 showed a decrease of £2840 from the tramways, and £280 from the…

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Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 January 1895 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The half-yearly meeting of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company was held to-day. The chairman stated that during the half-year…

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