The New Suburban Railway
The Marrickville to Burwood-road railway was officially opened by the Minister for Public Works yesterday, and the trains were set running according to the…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1895
4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 205
Agricultural Railways. Report of the Parliamentary Committee
LONDON, Friday.--A report has been prepared by the Parliamentary committee appointed to Inquire into the advisability of constructing light…
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With reference to the request of the secretary of the Toongabbie and Wentworthville Progress Association for a siding to facilitate the tracking of fruit at the Toongabbie platform, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parramatta Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting.THE Pennant-street Bridge Expose Parramatta-granville Boundaries. Money Votes on the Eve of Elections. Tenders for Valuing. the “No-access to Books” Clause. Who Is to Blame Fob This “Error?” Proposed River Works. the Mayor Farewells. an “Inopportune” Proposal
The general meeting of the Borough Council of Parramatta was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: The Mayor (Mr. J. W. Withers, J.P.), Aldermen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bridge, "Bull," and Australia
The Tory Pros is using Admiral BRIDGE to work up a new Invasion Scare. This time, it simply wants the restriction that is now placet epos the Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Bridge Blown Up. Electricity and Gas the Cause. (" Sunday Times" Special Message.) London, Febuary 1
The Southwark Bridge across the Thames has been blown up owing to an accumulation of gas coming into contact with the electric wires…
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The following tenders have been accepted to-day by the Department'of Public Works: A. D. Taylor and Jakob Nyblic, Tocumwal: Erection of bridge over creek at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Missenden-road Sensation. Attempted Murder by Burglars. a Man Shot
A shooting affray took place at Newtown early this morning. At about a quarter-past 1 o'olock two men entered through the back window of the house occupied by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Steamer Leura in the Gale. the Chief Officer and Four Men Injured. the Captain 53 Hours on the Bridge
BRISBANE, Sunday.--The experience of tho steamer Leura was of the roughest description. Captain J. D. Joy reports that the Leura left Keppel Bay at 11.30 a.m. on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shot by a Burglar. The Newtown Case, A Private House Broken Into. In Missenden-road -- Ruffianly Fellows -- They Shoot Without a Moment's Hesitation -- The Householder Wounded
A sensational shooting case is reported this morning from Newtown, where two desperate ruffians, who had been frustrated in an attempt at burglary, shot at and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victoria. (By Telegraph.) (From Our Correspondent.) the Railway Revenue. Melbourne
It is anticipated by the Railway Commissioners that at the end of the financial year the loss of revenue to the department will be made up by savings. The revenue for the six months ended…
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MELBOURNE, Sunday.--From the financial statement of the Railway Department for the six months ending December last, it appears that reformed methods of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lillie Bridge Races
There was a good attendance at Lillie Bridge last evening, when a bicycle handicap and three pony races were decided. The following are the results:—…
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The following are the weights and classification of heats for the Lillie Bridge February Handicap, to be run this afternoon and Thursday night:--…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Marrickville to Burwood Road Railway. to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—According to your report of the proceedings at the opening of the above railway yesterday, the Minister for Works seems to have made one or two remarkable statements. According to your report…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Courts. Attempting to Enter a Train Whilst in Motion
At the Newtown Court yesterday, before Mr. C. Delohery. S.M., Edward Steigh was charged with attempting to enter a railway carriage whilst in motion. Mr. Davis,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tasmania. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Arrival of Admiral Bridge. Hobart
Admiral Bridge made his official landing this afternoon. He proceeded to Government House, where he was received by the Governor. HOBART, Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tenders Accepted. Deniliquin Bridge. Annual Contracts. [Some of the Following Items Appeared in Our Late Editions of Yesterday.]
The following tenders were accepted yesterday by the Department of Public Works: A. D. Taylor and Jakob Nybeck, Tocumwal: Erection of bridge over creek at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Earnings. Melbourne
The railway earnings for the week ended 31st January amounted to £56,726, as compared with £68,060 for the corresponding week last year. The heavy decrease is partly accounted for by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narrow Escape on the Railway
Edward sleigh was proceeded against at the Newtown court yesterday afternoon on a charge on having attempted to enter a railway carriage whilst in motion. The…
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