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Railways, roads & transport, 1897

3,878 stories in Sydney's papers · page 53 of 194

Bailed Up. "Money or your Life." A Western Road Affair

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 4

It has just transpired that a few days ago a young man named Legg, son of Mr. Legg, well-known as an employee at Horsely, Prospect, was the victim of a " sticking up " case…

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Easter Monday Railway Arrangements

Evening News · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 7

Complete and comprehensive arrangements have been made for the convenience of holiday-makers on Easter Monday. Cheap excursion tickets will be issued by the trains leaving…

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Royal Commission on City Railways. a Novel and Practical Scheme

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 16

ON Tuesday Mr. Charles O'Neill, M.I.C.E., gave evidence before the Royal Commission on City Railways, and exhibited a large map showing his proposed scheme. Mr. O'Neill said that the scheme…

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The Proposed Inverell-moree Railway. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 8

Sir,—The action of the Public Works Committee in recommending the connection of Inverell with Moree by rail has caused considerable surprise throughout this district, as the evidence produced…

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The Fruitgrowers' Railway Ministerial Visit to the Hills Districts. The Minister for Works Gives Hope. the Postmaster-general Pronounces in Favour of the Project. Mr. Bavister Explains Plainly Why Some Members Voted Against the Purchase of the Rosehill Line Mr. Morgan Once More Tells How He Rubbed His Eyes and Went Wrong in the Division. a Dusty Drive—a Splendid Spread at "Mount Rainsworth,"—a Panorama of Superb Views—mr. Purser Tells Once More All About Carrington Hill—a Tribute to Mr. Cairnes' Assistance to the Growers Is Cheered—mr. E.j.black As Whip—mr. Morgan, M.P., Sings "Sweet Marie,"—and All Get Home Just After "The Milk," in the Evening

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 12

Wednesday last was a great day for Dural. To use a florid newspaper term, the great heart of the district beat violently, as the growers and their wives, and their mutual…

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Opening of the Narrabri-Moree Railway

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 844

The railway from Nairabri to Moree was formally opened by the Minister for Works on Friday, the 9th, thus completing a through line from the metropolis of 417 miles. The Minister…

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Men and Women. Ten Thousand Leaders. A Queen's Motor-Car. Sir George Grey--A Sporting Earl An Eloquent Prelate

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 8

It is said that Sir Edwin Arnold' has contributed nearly 10,000 leading articles to the London "Daily Telegraph." The Queen Regent of Spain, who will…

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Railway Arrangements for Easter

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 2

The Railway Commissioners have made ample arrangements for the convenience of the holiday folk on Easter Monday. Cheap excursion tickets will…

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Former Railway Murders

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 8

In view of the intense public attention which the recent murder of a young woman on a London railway has excited, it will be interesting to recall…

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Queensland. System of Railway Construction

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 9

PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF LIGHT LINES. BRISBANE, Friday. -- Mr. J. R. Dickson, Minister for Railways, yesterday, in replying to a deputation from the [?]…

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Easter Monday Railway Excursions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 10

The arrangements made by the Railway Commissioners for Easter Monday will be found of a complete and comprehensive description. Cheap excursion tickets will be issued by the trains leaving Sydney this (Saturday)…

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The Moree-Inverell Railway. Proposal Approved

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 44

The question as to the expediency of carrying out the proposed railway from Moree to Inyerell was further considered by the Public Works Committee on April 8. Several members…

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Moree-Narrabri Railway. the Official Opening

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 40

MOREE, Saturday.— The new" line from Narrabri to Moree, 417 miles from Sydney, was officially opened by the Hon. J. H. Young,; Minister for Works, yesterday. The railway has been in use…

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The Railway to Dural. Important Ministerial Visit. A Great Reception. Speeches by Ministers and Members. All in Favor of the Continuation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 3

The visit of a Ministerial Party to Dural on Wednesday, in response to the invitation of the people of the district, was a most successful function, and the chief object aimed at…

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Periodical Railway Fares

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 April 1897 · page 4

Some time ago a very general agitation was carried on by residents in the railway suburbs with the object of having the passenger fares reduced, so as to bring…

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Siberian Exiles. to Be Conveyed by Train in Future

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.--The Czar has directed that Siberian exiles shall in future be conveyed by train on the new Siberian railway…

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Heavy Floods in New Zealand. Great Destruction of Roads and Bridges. Two Men Drowned. Two Boats and Ten Men Missing

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 5

WELLINGTON, Saturday.--Boisterous weather has been experienced during the holidays. Telegraph communication with the greater part of the North Island is interrupted, and the railway lines…

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Floods in New Zealand. a Heavy Rainfall. Telegraph Lines and Railways Washed Away. Two Persons Drowned.—others Missing

Evening News · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Monday.—Heavy weather has prevailed of late. Rain has fallen in torrents, and the telegraph communication with the greater part of the North…

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Russian Exiles to Siberia. the Trans-siberian Railway to Be Utilised. London, April 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 5

The Czar has directed that in future all Russian exiles to Siberia shall be conveyed to their destination by the Trans-Siberian railway…

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Selling Railway Tickets. a Magistrate Pays a Fine

The Australian Star · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 7

A man who gave his name as Alfred Croker was before the Central Police Court to-day, charged with, not being duly authorised by the Railway…

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