The Case for the Railways. Mr. Kirkcaldie Interviewed
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 4
The case for the Railway Commissioners, as put by the Chief Traffic Manager, Mr. D. Kirkcaldie, to a "Dally Telegraph" reporter, is very clear. In a word, they can deliver 150 trucks of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Congestion of the Produce Traffic. Enormous Increase of Production. the Railways Overtaxed
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 4
The block in the produce traffic which has been going on for the past month reached a stage during the last few days that made it necessary for the Railway Department to refuse to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Railway Station Question. Suggested Scheme by Mr. J. Horbury Hunt
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 4
Mr. Hunt writes to us:-- It was not my intention to have made any public proposal in the matter of the City Railway, thinking that the better course would be to wait for the sitting of the commission appointed to take evidence thereon. However, I have determined to ask your permission to at once place before the public an old scheme of mine--as set out in the enclosed rough plan of the Redfern station end of the city. A key to the plan will be all that…
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The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 9
A request has been made to the Minister for Works by Mr. O'Sullivan, M.P., and certaln gentlemen from Captain's Flat for an inquiry to be made into the claims of Captain's Flat for a…
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The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 9
The Minister for Works has lately had several conversations with Mr. Deane, Engineer-in-Chief for railway construction, on the question of building railways without contractors. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Motor Car
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 8
The possibilities of future locomotion have recently been occupying a great deal of attention. To many people not well posted regarding the progress which has recently…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Recent Redfern Railway Accident. to the Editor
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 11
Sir,--Knowing from past experience that your columns are always open to arrive at the real facts, and as one who has had considerable railway experience, I venture to offer a few remarks…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Police News. Using an Expired Railway Ticket
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 11
[?] Davis, of the Railway Department, yesterday proceeded against Charles Mills, of Croydon, at the Newtown Court, on an information charging him with that he did, on the 20th January, whilst a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Railway Accident at Redfern. Two Trains Collide. a Carriage Smashed and Derailed (See illustrations on page 20.)
Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 12
The terrible railway accident at Redfern a few years ago, was all but repeated on Monday, when two passenger trains collided in the station yard. Fortunately no one was killed, although several…
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Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 20
A mystery that has long puzzled the railroads radiating from Chicago was cleared up the other day, when a gang of thieves was unearthed that had pursued a daring and ingenious scheme for stealing…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →A Transcontinental Railway. Adelaide to Port Darwin
Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 13
LONDON, January 28. — The Earl of Kilmorey sailed for Australia by the Austral, which left on January 22. The object or his visit is to make overtures to…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fatality at Granville a Railway Man Killed. A Mysterious Accident. The Inquest
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1897 · page 2
A sad fatality took place at the Clyde railway marshalling yards in Saturday night when Charles Palmer, a well-known resident of Granville, lost his life. The details of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Melbourne to Sydney Road Race. Shepherd Does It in 4 Days 4Min. And Breaks All Rockords
Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1897 · page 7
Shepherd, the well-known member of the League, who, when recently trying for a record to Melbourne, lost his way when about to be crowned with success, last night…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →POLICE V. Convicts. Fatal Fight at Pulpit Hill Between Police and Prisoners. on the Road to Sydney. a Repetition Of Rargo Brush.'
Truth · Sunday 7 February 1897 · page 4
Within a week of the arrest of the brotheroutlaws Clarke, and before the excitement of their fight with the police had died away, news came from the Blue Mountains that an…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The City Railway Terminus
Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1897 · page 4
IT appears that there is at least one person in favor of retaining the City Railway terminus in its present position, and who would do so, even at the expense of wiping…
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Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1897 · page 4
MR. M'MILLAN seems to have effectually pricked the bladder in regard to the Federal control of the railway, which is insisted upon by some of the candidates as…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Recent Redfern Railway Catastrgphe
Truth · Sunday 7 February 1897 · page 7
SIRâKnowing that at all times your columns are open to protect and conserve the public interest and safety, I venture to ask your space for a few remarks on this…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →New Zealand Midland Railway. London, Feb. 5
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 5
Mr. Justice Kekewich has appointed Mr. Alexander Young, of the firm of Turquand, Youngs, Bishop, and Clarke, accountants, receiver of the New Zealand…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federation in the Country. the Senate, the Railways, and Taxation
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 6
"I don't think any man will ride his best horse 70 miles to vote." said Mr. Millen, M.L.A., on Saturday to a Herald reporter; "but as the campaign proceeds interest increases. The people in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →N.Z. Midland Railway Co. London, February 5
The Australian Star · Monday 8 February 1897 · page 6
The Hon. Sir Arthur Kekewick, one of the judges of the Chancery Division, to-day made an order appointing Mr. Alexander Young receiver of the New…
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