Cyclists and the Railways
THERE are many pleasant tours the cyclist could undertake in conjunction with the railway system, and tho Railway Commissioners might bear that in mind when…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1897
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Our Delegates and the Railway Question. Views of the Ten
THE views of our delegates to the Federal Convention, on the question whether the railways should be immediately federated or not, are here marshalled:-…
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TEMORA, Saturday.—A largely attesded meeting of the ratepayers of Temora was held at Dobbs Hall with reference to the proposed extension of the line of railway to Wyalong. The Mayor…
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Tenders have been accepted by the Railway Commissioners for the supply of annual stores required by the Railway Department for year commencing 1st July, 1897, as follows:—General ironmongery,…
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A public meeting was held in Dobbs's Hall last night. The Mayor (Alderman Lucas) presided, and there was a large attendance. The object of the meeting was to advocate the claims of the…
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A representative meeting was held to-day, the Mayor (Alderman Gulley) presiding, to consider the advisability of urging the construction of a light railway from Casino to Coraki. Mr. Pyers, M.L.A.,…
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A furniture van collided with a tram at the intersection of Parramatta and Newtown roads last evening, and the occupants of the van, James Charlton,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Question of the Railways. to the Editor. Sir.—Under the above heading in your journal
Mr. J. H. Carr[?]thers is reported to have stated that "if the differential rates were prohibited there would be a loss of £200,000 to 300,000 per annum to New South Wales, without any…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Resignation of Railway Officers to the Editor
Sir,—I am glad to see Goulburn taking notice of railway officers resigning, and, like himself, a traveller, I think it high time Mr. Eddy made some inquiry into the matter, as they still go to…
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TEMORA, Saturday.— A largely-attended meeting of ratepayers was held last night with reference to the proposed extension of the railway to Wyalong. The Mayor presided, and on the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →General News. Tramway Extension to the Spit
At the last meeting of the Manly Council the Mayor (Alderman Passau) drew attention to the fact that tho Mosman Council purposed sending a deputation to the Minister for Works, asking…
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The Public Works Committee sitting as a Royal Commission to-day continued the inquiry into the proposed extension of the railway into the city. A communication was submitted in writing by a Mr…
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Alderman Swan moved the suspension of tho standing orders, at last night's meeting of the Balmain Council, to call attention to certain grievances in connection with the Glebe Island…
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Tho Mayor of Camperdown (Alderman Thomas Larkin) formally reported at last night's meeting of the council that on the previous evening a conference between the aldermen of Camperdown…
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A very pleasing ceremony took place this morning at the wool warehouse of Messrs. John Bridge and Compan[?], Circular Quay, the emp oynes taking the opportunity of the senior partner of the [?]rm's (Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Castle News. Improved Train Service Desired
It is not unlikely that very shortly efforts will be made through the Chamber of Commerce or some other representative body, to induce the Railway Commissioners to improve the daily…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Municipal Matters Balmain. Mort's Dock Co.'s Proposals. The Condition of Glebe Island Bridge -- Electing Mayors by the People
The Mayor (Alderman G. C. Murdoch) presided over Tuesday night's meeting of the Balmain council, which was fully attended…
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The Royal Commission on the extension of the railway into the city met again this morning, under the presidency of Mr. T. T. Ewing, M.L.A. Mr. Thow, locomotive engineer, was examined…
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It has been resolved by the Waratah Municipal Council to approach the Kail way Commissioners for the purpose of requesting them to extend the tramway from its present terminus at Tighe's Hill to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The City Council. Quarterly Meeting. The Market Contract. Electric Lighting of the City -- Power for the Tramway and the Lighting
The 160th quarterly meeting of the City Council was held at the Town Hall to-day. Present: The Right Worshipful the Mayor (Alderman I. E. Ives),…
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