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Railways, roads & transport, 1896

4,109 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 206

The Proposed Electric Tramway. Suggested Alteration of the Route

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 6

Further consideration was yesterday given by the Public Works Committee to the proposed electric tramway from Circular Quay to the Redfern railway station; and also along…

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A Shocking Railway Fatality. a Woman Decapitated, the Department Not to Blame

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 5

ALBURY, Thursday.--A shocking accident happened on the railway line near here at an early hour this morning, by which Bridget Davey, an elderly woman,…

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Victorian Railways Committee

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 4

The members of the Victorian Parliamentary Committee on Railways were taken to Bathurst by the New South Wales Railway Commissioners by special train, Mr. Eddy…

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Law. Supreme Court. New Jury COURT.--(Before the Chief Justice.) HOLLAND V. the Railway Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 3

This was an action by Leslie Holland, a bread-carter, against the Railway Commissioners, to recover compensation for Injuries sustained by him by reason of the negligence…

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West Australia. the Coolgardie Railway Celebration

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 5

PERTH, Thursday.--The third day of the Coolgardie festivities in connection with the opening of the railway was devoted almost entirely to visiting, banqueting, and speech…

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AUBURN. The Subway Deputation. a Bridge Given

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 8

The Railway Commission on Tuesday received a deputation from the resident of Auburn, who asked that a subway should be constructed at the Auburn railway station…

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Cyclists at Easter. Picturesque Touring Spots. the State of the Roads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 4

Easter is recognised as a capital time for busy people to get away from the city and enjoy a few days in the country. One has only to witness the hurry-s[?]urry of the thousands of holiday-seekers at…

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The Auburn Subway Proposal The (Commissioners Refuse, But Promise a Bridge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 8

As tho result of the recent largely attended public meeting held in the Council Chambers, Auburn, the deputation appointed at tho meeting waited…

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A Tramway Accident. £3000 Claimed. Plaintiff Non-suited

Evening News · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 5

The hearing of the case brought by a breadcarter named Leslie Holland to recover £3000 damages from the Railway Commissioners for injuries received through a collision with a motor…

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City Railway Extension. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 4

Sir,—As stated by Commissioner Edwards that if the railway was extended into the city it would seriously effect the electric tram, and that in that case the trams would be unnecessary,—now, Sir, at…

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The Public Works Committee. Proposed George-street Tramway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 5

A meeting of the Public Works Committee was held yesterday. Mr. Humphery presided. Further consideration was given to the proposed electric tramway from Circular Quay to the Redfern Railway…

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Law Report. Supreme Court.—friday, March 27. No. 1 Jury Court.—(Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) HOLLAND V. Railway Commissioners (Part Heard.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 7

Mr. Ferguson and Mr. M'Munamey, instructed by Mr. J. Stuart Thom, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. E. Barton, Q.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. Garland, instructed by Mr. J. C. Thom, solicitor for…

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Opening of the Railway to Coolgardie. Public Festivities. the Governor Present. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Coolgardie, March 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 9

The festivities in connection with the opening of the railway passed off without a hitch. On Monday morning a special train arrived with the vice-regal party and the Mintstry, together…

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Special Cheap Railway Excursions

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 666

In view of the approaching Easter holidays, the Railway Commissioners have arranged for a series of special cheap excursions to and from the country, commencing on Monday, the 30th instant, when…

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The Tamworth-Manilla Railway. TAMWORTH, March 20

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 669

The sectional committee of the Public Works Committee will arrive here to-morrow morning, and proceed at once to Manilla to inspect the route and take evidence respecting the Tamworth-Manilla…

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Proposed Railway to Manilla. MANILLA

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 670

The Public Works Sectional Committee arrived here on Saturday, and commenced taking evidence to-day. Mr. Charles Baldwin, owner of the Durham Court run of 26,000 acres, of which 20,000 are…

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The Crown-street Tram

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 11

Considerable improvement has been made in the running of the tram on the Crown- street line. Some little time ago a 20 minutes' service only was afforded, but this…

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The Country. the Berrigan Railway. Further Extension Desired

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 5

TOCUMWAL, Friday.--A public meeting was held at Finley last night for the purpose of arranging to take steps to urge the Government to have the line now being constructed to…

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Public Works Committee. the George-street Trams

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 6

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Works yesterday continued its consideration of the proposal of the Railway Commissioners to construct a double line of electric tramway…

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The Proposed Electric Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 4

At a meeting of the City Council a day or two ago the Mayor announced that be had been asked to give evidence before the Public Works…

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