Railway Concession
Through the representation of Mr J. L. Fegan, M.L.A., the Railway Commissioners have approved of the employees at Cockle Creek sulphide works (resident at Wickham or Newcastle) utilising their…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1897
3,878 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 194
The Pingault Electric Motor
An English exchange thus describes the trials of a tandem fitted with Pingault primary battery motor at Catford on 7th January. The day was raw and cold, with a good wind blowing, but the…
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The Railway Commissioners have decided to charge twopence each way on the Mosman Bay tram extension, the ordinary tickets being available, or a cash fare at the same rate being…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sydney-melbourne Road Record
A wire was received last night, announcing that Adolphus Beyer, of Melbourne, who left the Sydney General Post-office at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, on a record-breaking ride to the southern capital, completed his journey,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An Open Letter to the Railway Commissioners of New South Wales. Glut in the Produce Trade at Redfern
Dear Sirs,—It is now quite apparent to the most casual observer that a radical change will require to be made in the handling of consignments at Redfern. The late block has accentuated the position, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →City Railway Extension. To the Editor of the "Evening News."
Sir,-All will remember the determined stand the "Evening News" made when the Railway Commissioners decided to appropriate the north-western portion of Hyde Park. The late Sir Alfred Stephen…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Wool Traffic. Large Railway Returns
The Railway Department's returns of wool carried up to date show a fair increase over the traffic for the corresponding portion of the previous financial year—the total being an excess of about…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Railway Extension. the Royal Commission. To-day's Proceedings. Crowding at Redfern Station
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, sitting to-day as a Royal Commission, continued the inquiry into the proposed extension of the railway into the city…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Railway Accident. a Ganger Run Over. One Foot Amputated
A ganger[?]named Michael Moss, aged 53, employed on the Hornsby railway line, was run over near Chatswood this morning, and his left foot was crushed to such an extent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Federation. How the Interest Is Increasing. Three Bunches Before the Electors. Experiences of Mr. Varney Parkes. Wisdom of One Electorate. Federal Control of the Railways. Effect in the Riverina
The meeting of Protestant clergymen sent out its bunch yesterday afternoon. There are now three bunches in the field--the Orange, the Labor, and the Protestant. Whatever opinions there…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lillie Bridge 75Yds Handicap
The above handicap was run off on saturday night the final resulting in a half—yard win for H.sims, who started favorite. Details:—[?] winner (Novicas). F Russell 8½yds…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. John Bridge at Murwillumbah
Mr. John Bridge addressed about 100 electors on federation yesternight. He favoured federation for military, telegraphs, and for law purposes, but for nothing further. He condemned the Premier as…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Cycling. to Be Paced by a Train
An attempt is to be made to lower Anderson's 1.03 train-paced record. An American exchange writes:-- "The Gulden City cyclers are discussing the proposition of having 'Bunt' Smith ride a mile straightaway with a…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Cycling Notes. Adelaide Wheel Race. Sydney to Melbourne Record. Recent Form -- As Shown at Adelaide -- Road Record Breaking
The Adelaide Wheel Race, two miles, decided on Saturday, gave Martin another opportunity of demonstrating his grit, for although he only secured third…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Moree-Inverell Railway
The Public Works Committee yesterday took further evidence regarding the proposed construction of a line of railway from Moree to Inverell. Mr. J. Harper, Goods Superintendent Department of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Hornsby Railway Accident
The man Michael Moss, who was run over by a train on the Hornsby railway line yesterday, was taken to the North Sydney Hospital, where a medical examination showed that the left…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Moree-Inverell Railway
In consequence of the unexpected delays which have arisen, it is not now thought likely that the Narrabri-Moree railway can be opened until the end of March. It was to have been completed on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Railway Extension. the Royal Commission. To-day's Proceedings
The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the extension of the railway into the city continued its sittings to-day. Mr. J. Parry, outdoor superintendent Department of Railways, gave…
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At noon yesterday the Public Works Committee, sitting as a Royal Commission, resumed its inquiry into the proposed extension of the railway system of the colony into the city and to the deep waters…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mr. Crick's Candidature. Meeting in the Bligh Division. Federal[?]sing the Railways -- Representation in the Federal Parliament
Mr. W. P. Crick, M.L.A., who is a candidate for election to the Federal Convention, addressed an open-air meeting at the corner of William and…
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