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Railways, roads & transport, 1896

4,109 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 206

The Waterloo Tram. Deputation to the Commissioners

The Australian Star · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 6

A deputation representing the municipal councils of Redfern, Alexandria and Waterloo, introduced by Mr. Anderson, M.L.A., waited on the Railway Commissioners this…

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Railway From Nevertire to Warren

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 4

The Engineer-in-Chlef for Railways gave further evidence before the Public "Works Committee yesterday in regard to the proposed railway from Nevertire to Warren. It was not, he said,…

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Proposed Reduction in Tram Fares

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 4

A deputation, representing the municipal councils of Redfern, Waterloo, and Alexandria, introduced by Mr. Anderson, M.P., waited on the Railway Commissioners yesterday, to urge that the…

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Railway Construction

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 4

Yesterday our special reporter dwelt upon the strong desire which exists in a large part of the Now England district for better means of communication with" the chief…

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Fatalities. the Tram Accident at Redfern

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 5

The City Coroner yesterday held an inquest concerning the death of the old woman, Abigail Smith, who was knocked down by a train in Regent-street under circumstances already published. After…

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Cycling. the Send-off to Megson, Lewis, and Payne. the Victorian 25 Miles Championship Won by M'Lean After a Grand Struggle. Martin in Trouble. a Fast Half-mile—The New League Handicapper—The Treasurer's Resignation. Parramatta Entries—Redfern's Road Race—Club Doings—A Long Tour—News in General

Referee · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 7

The Victorian League last week refused sanction to a match between Martin, the American cyclist, and Osterley, the trotter, and are to be highly commended for…

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The Proposed North Shore Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

A meeting of the Mayors and aldermen of Sydney, North Sydney, Willoughby, Manly, Mosman, and Lane Cove is to take place to-morrow afternoon in the Sydney Town-hall. The meeting has…

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Nevertire-Warren Railway

Evening News · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 5

The Public Works Committee yesterday appointed Messrs.Trickety, Fegan, Hassall, and Wright as a sectional committee, to inspect, take evidence, and report with reference to the proposed railway…

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George-street Tramway. Decision of the Works Committee

Evening News · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 5

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works yesterday resolved, upon the motion of Mr. Trickett-"That in the opinion of the committee it is expedient the proposed electric…

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The Public Works Committee. Proposed Railway From Nevertire to Warren

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 3

The Public Works Committee met yesterday. Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.L.A., presided. Mr. C. J. Roberts moved,—"That a sectional committee, consisting of Messrs. Trickett, Fegan,…

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Proposed George-street Tramway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 3

The adourned debate upon Mr. Trickett's motion was resumed. The motion was as follows:— "That, in the opinion of the committee, it is expedient the proposed electric tramway from Circular…

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Works Committee. The Electric Tram

The Australian Star · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 7

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works sat again yesterday under the presidency of Mr. Ewing, M.L.A. There was a good attendance of…

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Broken-hill Railway. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 3

Sir,--Having just returned about 10 days ago from Broken-hill, where I had gone for information, with your permission I would like to express my opinion on this matter, as the railway extension is the…

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Overland From Broken Hill. the Proposed Railway Line

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 6

The Minister for Works, who accompanied the Premier to Broken-hill, instead of returning by train via Adelaide and Melbourne, proceeded overland via Menindie, following as nearly as…

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The Electric Tramway Proposal. the Works Committee Favorable

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 3

The Public Works Committee yesterday resumed the debate upon the motion by Mr. Trickett, "That in the opinion of the committee it is expedient that the proposed electric tramway from Circular…

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Nevertire to Warren Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

As the Public Works Committee has now concluded its deliberations upon the George-street tramway proposal, the scheme for constructing a railway line from Nevertire to Warren is the…

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The George-street Tramway Proposal

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

The Public Works Committee yesterday decided to recommend to Parliament the construction of an electric tramway from Circular Quay to Redfern station and along Harris-street to Pyrmont…

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The City Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

Tomorrow night representatives of "all municipal councils interested in the movement for city railway extension" are invited to attend a conference in the Town-hall with…

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The Railway Revenue

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 5

A[?], Wednesday.--The railway revenue last week amounted to £18,130, being an increase of £[?]954 as compared with the corresponding period of last year…

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Bridge at Fern Hill

Evening News · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 5

A deputation from Canterbury, introduced by Mr. Varney Parkes, M.L.A., with whom was Mr. Whiddbn, M.L.A., asked for a bridge across Coal's River at Fern Hill, so as to give access…

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