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Railways, roads & transport, 1896

4,109 stories in Sydney's papers · page 54 of 206

Proposed George-street Tramway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 7

Further consideration was given to the proposed electric tramway from Circular Quay to the Redfern Railway Station and also along Harris-street to the intersection of John-street…

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City Railway Extension. Proposed Suburban Municipal Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 5

The proposition for the construction of a cable tramway along George-street has aroused some amount of feeling in the western suburbs, the idea being that the tramway, if constructed, would result in shelving…

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Concert at the Railway Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 6

On Tuesday evening a concert was given in the above hall in connection with the railway and tramwas employees' general hospital fund (the proceeds of which are to be handed to the Children's Hospital,…

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Railway Accident. Harden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 5

An elderly lady named Mrs. Waterworth was knocked down to-day at the railway station while crossing the line by a shunting engine and received severe brusies and injuries to her ribs…

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Railway Tenders. Accepted in Queensland. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 6

The tender of Messrs. M'Ardie and Thompson for the construction of the Colton to Pialba railway has been accepted. The lowest tender for this work, namely,…

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Municipal Matters. Ashfield. The City Railway. The Nighhtsoll Question

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 3

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above council was hold last night, the Mayor (Alderman Upward) presiding. There were also present:--Aldermen Mills,…

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Proposed Tramway In George and Harris Streets. Decision by the City Council. Benefits of the Scheme--The Overhead Electrical Scheme--Aldermanie Opinion

The Australian Star · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 6

The finance committee of the City Council met at the Town Hall to-day for the purpose of considering the proposed tramway along George-street. His Worship…

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A New Railway Platform

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 6

It was reported at the last meeting of the Willoughby Council that the proposed conference with the Lane Cove Council as to a favorable site for a railway platform between…

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The Proposed Electric Tram. the Inquiry of the Public Works. Committee. Mr. P. B. Walker's Estimates

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 3

The Public Works Committee yesterday afternoon further considered the proposed George-street electric tramway scheme, Mr. Ewing, M.P., presiding…

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The Railway Commissionership

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--It was generally believed that the question of the appointment of a new Commissioner of Railways would have been dealt with by the Cabinet…

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Queensland. Railway Construction

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 5

BRISBANE, Tuesday.--The tender of Messrs. M'Ardle and Thompson for the construction of the Coleton to Pialba railway has been accepted. The lowest tender for this…

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The City Tramways. an Accelerated Service

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 6

With a view to still further studying public convenience, the Hallway Commissioners have arranged for an accelerated service on the various city and suburban tram lines, which is…

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Nevertire-warren Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1896 · page 4

Mr. H. Deane, Engineer-in-Chief of the Railway Construction Branch, yesterday submitted a statement and plans of the proposed Nevertire-Warren Railway to the…

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A Train Derailed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 6

"WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--A slight mishap occurred last night to the train generally known as Limerick, consisting of an engine, five tncks, and a breakvan…

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A Broken Bridge. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 7

Sir,—Allow me through the medium of your valuable columns, to direct the attention of the proper authorities to several broken rails on the bridge which goes across the waterhole in the…

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Maitland Matters. The Morpeth Bridge. The Vice-Regal Visit. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 2

The plans of the new bridge to be erected at Morpeth have been received by Mr. W. F. Robinson, C.P.S., and are available for inspection at the East Maitland courthouse…

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Public Works Committee. Proposed George-street Tramway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 3

Further consideration was given to the proposed electric tramway from Circular Quay to the Rodfern railway station, and also along Harris-street to the intersection of John-street, at a meeting of the…

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Moree-inverell Railway. (From Our Correspondent.) Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 5

Messrs. Oliver and Fehon, Railway Commissioners, and Harper, traffic superintendent, held a meeting here last night to receive information as to the probable traf[?]ic, and the best route for the…

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Improved Tram Service

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 6

The Railway Commissioners have arranged for an increased service on the city and suburban tramlines, to take effect from the first of next month…

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City Railway Extension

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 April 1896 · page 4

The Ashfield Council, at its meeting on Tuesday evening, resolved, on the motion of the Mayor (Alderman Upward) and Alderman Broughton, that steps be taken to…

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