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Railways, roads & transport, 1895

4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 21 of 205

Public Works Committee. the Jerilderie-berrigan Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 3

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works met yesterday. Mr. Ewing, M. L. A., presided The committee further considered the proposal to…

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The Railways. Mr. Eddy's Reappointment. Congratulatory Meeting at the Exchange. Mr. M'Millan on the Administration of the Department

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 2

A special meeting of the members of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday at the Exchange, the object being to give expression to the satisfaction felt by…

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A New Railway. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 6

The railway from Wycheproof to Sea Lake will be completed by the end of the week, A great quantity of wheat is stacked along the line, and it is anticipated that the…

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Thefts on the Railway. M'Lellan Convicted

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 6

Another charge, the outcome of the recent revelations relative to thefts on the railway, was preferred against Alexander M'Lellan at the Newtown court to-day. The charge…

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Tram Fares. An Appeal for a Reduction

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 6

A deputation introduced by Mr. L. C. Russell Jones, M.L.A., accompanied by Messrs. Anderson, Bavister and Rigg, M.'sL.A., and consisting of the Mayors of…

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Robberies From the Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 3

Alexander M'Lelland, who is already undergoing a sentence for a robbery from the railways, and also stands committed for trial on another charge, was brought before Mr…

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Public Works Committee. Jerilderie to Berrigian Railway. Evidence of the Engineer- In-chief

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1895 · page 3

Further evidence was taken yesterday by the Public Works Committee in reference to the proposed railway from Jerilderie to Berrigan…

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Marrickville to Burwood Road Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 4

The railway from Marrickville to Burwood-road will be opened today by the Minister for Works, Mr. J. H. Young. Arrangements have been made for a special…

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Lillie Bridge Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 3

There was a fair attendance at Lillie Bridge last evening, when a mixed programme was run through. The following are the results:- PEPESTRIAN HANDICAP, 100 yards.—C. Rudd, 5¼…

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North Sydney. Proposed Bridge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

This council met on 29th January Mr. Thomas Stokes's tender of £80 for valuing the property in the borough in conjunction with the treasurer having been accepted, it was decided, on the motion of…

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The Road Vote

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 5

The Minister for Works states that he has received a great many letters from country municipalities calling attention to the damage done to roads by the recent…

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Marrickville to Burwood- Road Railway. Description of the Line

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 3

The Marrickville to Burwood-road railway, which is to be opened today, is 5 miles 312 chains in length, and extends to 8 miles 26 chains from Sydney, being part of a proposed…

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Marrickville to Burwood-road Railway. Description of the Line

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 3

The Marrickville-Burwood-road line is to be opened by the Minister for Works (the Hon. J. H. Young) this morning. The Ministerial train will leave Sydney at half-past 11 o'clock, and will arrive…

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A New Railway. Marrickville to Burwood-Road. Description of the Line

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

The Marrickville to Burwood-road railway will be opened to-day by the Minister for Works. A special train will be avail, able for the public, and will convoy the…

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Derailing a Train. a Futile Attempt

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

MELBOURNE, January 31.-An attempt failed to-day to wreck the Coburg train by placing a long chain between the points. A. violent jolt was the only…

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Attempt to Wreck a Train. Melbourne

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 2

An attempt to wreck the Coburg train was made this morning. A coupling chain was placed on the line, but no damage was done…

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Ministerial Visit to Wyalong. Wretched Roads and Deficient Communication. the History of the Two Wyalongs

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

WEST WYALONG, Thursday.--If Wyalong were to be judged by the approaches to it, the general verdict would be of a crushingly condemnatory character. From…

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Star's Special Cables the Chinese War. Position at Wei-hai-Wei Foreigners Leaving China's Service. Japanese Troops Repairing Roads--The Advance on Pekin--Peace Negotiations--The Envoys in Japan. London, January 30

The Australian Star · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

The latest news from the seat of war in China is to the effect that the foreign officers in the Chinese army at "Wei-hai-Wei are leaving the service…

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Public Works Committee. Jerilderie-berrigan Railway

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

A meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works was held yesterday. Mr. Ewing, M.L.A., presided. The committee proceeded to the further…

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Fatal Railway Accident. Near Bell Station

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1895 · page 6

BATHURST, February 1.-A man named James Mulheron was run over and killed on the railway line at Bell on Wednesday. An inquest was held, and the evidence…

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