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Railways, roads & transport, 1895

4,086 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 205

Bridge Over the Nattai River

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

Yesterday a deputation representing the residents of Burragorang waited upon the Minister for Works to urge the construction of a bridge over the Nattai River at that place. It was urged that such a bridge…

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Opening of a Bridge. Queanbeyan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

The bridge at Tharwa over the Murrumbidgee, 18 miles from Queanbeyan, was formally opened yesterday. Mrs. Charles M'Keahnie, the oldest resident in the neighbourhood, performed the…

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Tram Fares to Marrickville and Dulwich Hill. Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 7

Yesterday a deputation, consisting of Alderman Mooiuou"o, Mujoi ot Marrickville, aud Aldermen Leslio, Biewer, Goodin, ran, Mojes, Clink, aud L Gould, introduced by Mr M'Loin, AI L A, waited! j…

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Star's Special Cables Attack on a Train. The Robbers Routed. Eight Lives Lost. London, March 27

The Australian Star · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

An attempt to hold up a train was made at Greenwood, in Kentucky, yesterday. The men on the train opened fire on the robbers, which the…

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Railway Accident. a Woman Killed. Two Others Seriously Injured

Evening News · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Friday.—A shocking railway accident occured at the Larges Railway crossing on the Queenscliff line on Thursday afternooon. Mrs. Ewart,…

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Field of Mars Tramway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Mr. Farnell, M.L.A., yesterday introduced a deputation from the Marsfield Council to the Minister for Works with regard to the proposed Field of Mars tramway. It was urged that instead…

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Railway From Parkes to Condobolin. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

The sectional committee reporting upon and taking evidence in connection with the proposed railway line from Parkes to Condobolin took evidence here to-day. Twenty-five witnesses were…

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Field of Mars Tram

The Australian Star · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

A deputation from the Marsfield council was to-day introduced to the Minister for Works by Mr. Farnell, M.L.A., to advocate a proposal that the Balmain tram be…

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Railway Excursions

The Australian Star · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

In connecction with the Hawkesbury races at Rosehill on Saturday special excursion tickets at holiday rates to Clyde will be issued at Emu…

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Dulwich-hill Tram Fares

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners yesterday received a deputation to urge the advisability of reducing the through fare to Dulwich-hill from 5d to 4d. The deputation was introduced…

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Fatal Railway Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A railway accident occurred near Geelong to-day. Mrs. Ewart. wife of the studmaster of St. Albans was out driving with her sister and a…

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Replies to Questions. Railway Rolling Stock Contracts

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

Mr. REID, in reply to Mr. Schey, said the contract price of the 12 refrigerating cars built by Messrs. Hudson Brothers for the Railway Commissioners was £474 each,…

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Narrabri to Moree Railway Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 6

When the Narrabri to Moree Railway Bill came up for third reading in the Council, Mr. WANT moved its re-commital for further consideration of clauses 3 aud 4. The…

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The Parkes Condon Railway. the Sectional Works Committee at Condobolin

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 March 1895 · page 5

PARKES. Thursday.--The Sectional Public Works Committee were engaged all day in taking evidence regarding the proposed railway from Parke to [?]. They…

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Another Cantilever Bridge

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 22

The Long Island Railroad Company are (according to the "Scientific American") about to build a cantilever bridge, of which the main spans…

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Lillie Bridge Races

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 12

The following handicaps have been declared for the races to be run this evening:- PEDESTRIAN HANDICAP, 100 yards.—L. March, W.H. Williams, 5 yards; R. D. Layton, A. E. Cummings, 9; D…

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Fall Off a Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 5

HAY, Friday. -- A serious accident occurred on the Hay Bridge yesterday. A home [?]am collided with a sulky driven by Dr. Watt, and a pedestrian named Celestine…

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Accident on Hay Bridge. Man Seriously Injured

Evening News · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

HAY, Saturday.—An accident of a serious nature happened on Thursday on the Hay bridge. A horse team collided with a Bulky driven by Dr. Watt, and a…

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Emn Gravel and Road Metal Company

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 4

Mr. Humphery moved in the Legislative Council, on 21st inst., for leave to bring in a bill to authorise the construction, maintenance, and control by the Emu Gravel and Road…

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