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Railways, roads & transport, 1895

4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 205

Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) the Railway Accident in Gippsland. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 5

A departmental inquiry into the railway accident yesterday on the Gippsland line was held at Bunyip to-day. The evidence of several witnesses was taken, and the inquiry closed. The…

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Wool Manifested to Darling Harbour By Authority of Railway Department. Feb 27th Permewan, Wright and Co

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 2

18—Peri[?]e Bourke A. M. L. and F. Co. 21-Lissington Bourke Hill Clarke and Co…

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Western Railways

The Australian Star · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 7

The following replies were given by Mr. Young in the Assembly on Tuesday in answer to questions by Dr. Ross:--The total amount of loan money voted in 1883, viz., £705,500…

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Penny Sections on the Tramways

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 4

The deputation which sought to induce the Railway Commissioners to institute penny sections on the Ocean-street cable tramway had a strong case…

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Railway Free Passes

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 4

Mr. Reid, in answer to Mr. Edden, for Mr. Griffith, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, said the Chief Railway Commissioner had informed him that in future no…

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Public Works Committee. the Jerilderie to Berrigan Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 February 1895 · page 2

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works met again yesterday afternoon to further consider the proposed railway from Jerilderie to Berrigan…

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Municipal Notes. Widening New South Head-road

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 2

Since the construction of the cable tramway business people on the New South Head-road have complained to the Paddington Council that it has been impossible to discharge goods…

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The Works Committee. Jerilderie-berrigan Railway

Evening News · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 5

The Public Works Committee met again yesterday, and farther considered the scheme for the Jerilderie-Berrigan line. Mr. Chanter's amendment, to deviate to…

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Public Works Committee. Proposed Jerilderie to Berrigan Railway

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

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works met yesterday afternoon, when there were present: Messis. Ewing M.L.A. (chainnan), Humpherys, Davies, Sutter, Ms. L. C., Molesworth, Huyes,…

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Railway Tenders Accepted

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

The tender of Messrs. James M'Mahon and Co. has been accepted by the Railway Department for the cartage and delivery of wool from Darling Harbour station to the city wharfs and warehouses…

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Berrigan-jerilderie Railway

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 8

The Public Works Committee met yester day afternoon and considered the proposed Berrigan-Jeriluerie railway proposal. It was resolved after discussion to recommend…

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Railway Collision. At Glasgow Station. Eight Passengers Injured. London, February 28

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 5

A collision between two trains occurred at Glasgow Railway Station to-day, by which a number of passengers were more or less injured,…

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A Broken Axle. Fatal Railway Accident, Two Officials Killed. London, February 28

The Australian Star · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 5

A railway accident of an unusual character occurred at Woodgreen, a suburb of London, to-day. While the train was pulling up at the station the…

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Proposed Jerilderie to Berrigan Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1895 · page 4

At a meeting of the Public Works Committee yesterday, Mr. Davies, M.L.C., moved in favor of the construction of the proposed railway from Jerilderie to Berrigan,…

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The Military Road Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 4

A new dynamo has been erected at the Ridge-street terminus, North Sydney. It was imported from America, and is of a larger and increased generating power, and…

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Lillie Bridge Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 12

The following handicaps have been declared for the races to be run this evening:- 100 Yards Pedestrian Handicap.—L. Marsh, 4 yards; R. D. Layton, D. Braithwaite, W. M'Manus, 5[?]; W…

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Road Through the Park

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 5

A petition signed principally by residents of Parramatta North, has presented to the Mayor of Parramatta…

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Road through Parramatta Park

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 4

The proposals made by the Toongabbie Progress Association re suggested road through the park have met with an unfavorable reception in some quarters in Parramatta. A requisition…

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2.30 Edition. Late Cables. Terrible Railway Disaster A Train Derailed. 104 Passengers Killed

Evening News · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 5

LONDON, March 1.—A terrible railway disaster is reported from Mexico. A train crowded with pilgrims proceeding to Emimatta (?) while…

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The Galston-Hornsby Road. (See illustrations on page 29.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 March 1895 · page 27

In this issue we give a series of illustrations of the new Galston-Hornsby road to be opened officially early next month. Not only is this road a…

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