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Railways, roads & transport, 1897

3,878 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 194

Supposed Bomb Outrage in London. Explosion on the Underground Railway. London, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

A serious explosion occurred on the Underground Railway to-day. A carriage was smashed, and many passengers were injured…

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Non-paying Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

The Commissioner of Railways intends to close for traffic several non-paying lines. A start will he made with the Cater railway, concerning which an announcement has been officially made that…

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Deputation to the Railway Commissioners

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 3

A deputation consisting of the Mayor of Randwick (Mr. J. A. I. Perry) and the following aldermen, viz.:-- Messrs. T. J. Lowe, James Robertson, G. Gale,…

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Terrific Explosion In an Underground Railway. LONDON, April 27

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 6

A terrific explosion is reported from the underground railway in the city. The force of the explosion smashed a carriage and Injured many passengers…

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City Railway Extension. Discussion in the City Council. The Park Proposal, Views of the Aldermen -- Difference of Opinion

The Australian Star · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

The proposed extension of the railway into the city formed the subject of a discussion this morning at a special meeting of the finance committee of the City…

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The Condobolin-broken-hill Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

The report of the Pubic Works Committee on the proposed railway from Condobolin to Broken-hill was laid on the table by Mr. Ewing in the Legislative Assembly yesterday. The…

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The City Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

The Public works Committee continued their inquiry yesterday as to the expediency and best methods of extending the railway system of the colony into the city and to Port Jackson. Mr…

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The London Underground Railway. a Serious Explosion. Attributed to a Dynamite Bomb

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--A serious explosion occurred on the Underground Railway to-day. A carriage was completely smashed, and…

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The Federal Convention's Work. Mr. M'millan on the Results. Debts, Railways, and Tariffs. Work for the Next Session

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 April 1897 · page 5

Speaking of the results of the Federation Convention, Mr. M'Mlllan defined his attitude to he one in which he was ready to give every possible explanation to those who desired to understand…

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New Train Arrangements

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

With reference to the running of the new railway train service we are requested to notify that the alterations take effect from tomorrow, May 1. The…

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Road Strewn with Dead. London, April 29

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

For miles the road was strewn with dead and dying, abandoned guns, munitions of war, furniture, and other articles. The danger was increased by…

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The War in Europe Greece and Turkey. the Panic at Larissa. Further Details. Appalling Scenes. Road Strewn with Dead and Dying. Terrible Struggle on a Bridge. Correspondents in Danger

Evening News · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 6

LONDON, April 29, 7.15 p.m.—Graphic accounts of the terrible panic at Larissa have been received from the correspondents of the London newspapers…

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War in Europe. Greece and Turkey. Probable Intervention of the Powers. the Panic at Larissa. an Appalling Scene. the Road Strewn with Dead and Dying. Soldiers Cursing Their Generals. Terrible Struggle on a Bridge. Five War Correspondents Nearly Killed. London, April 28, 7.40 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

The Powers are negotiating with a view to intervening between Greece and Turkey…

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Deputations. Tramway Extension in North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 3

The Minister for Works was waited upon yesterday morning by Mr. Howarth, M.L.A., who introduced a deputation representing the Municipal Councils of North Sydney, Mosman, L[?] Cove, and…

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City Railway Commission. Proposal of an Alternative Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 3

A meeting of the commission appointed to consider the advisability of extending the lines from the Redfern railway station into the city was held yesterday morning. Mr. T. Ewing, M.L.A., presiding…

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Narrow-gauge Lines of Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

The members of the Railwaye Standing Committee left this afternoon in the Pateena for Tasmania for the purpose of inspecting the 2ft. gauge railway from Zeehan to Dunda[?]…

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Victoria. Administration of the Railways. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

Several important suggestions in connection with the administration of the Railway Department have recently been submitted to the Government by the Commissioner. Action in reference…

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The Panic at Larissa. Hundreds Trampled to Death. London, April 28, 8.30 p.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

The panic at Larissa when the Turks were believed to be approaching during the night was terrible. The roars of the people, who shouted, "The Turks are…

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Non-paying Lines of Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 5

From a statement made by the Minister for Railways to a deputation to-day with reference to the closing of the Outer Circle Railway it appears there is a likelihood of the department…

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City Railway Commission

The Australian Star · Friday 30 April 1897 · page 6

The City Railway Commission sat today, and examined Mr. Jeanneret, who gave evidence in opposition to the Hyde Park scheme. The station for…

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