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Railways, roads & transport, 1898

3,961 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 199

Riot Amongst Gold Miners. Disgraceful Scene at Kalgoorlie. the Premier Assailed. Stones Hurled at Him. Railway Train Held Up. "Run Over the Cowardly Curs."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

PERTH, Friday. -- A deputation of alluvial miners waited on tho Premier, Sir John Forrest, on his arrival at Kalgoorlie. There was an immense gathering of diggers, in a very excited…

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Liverpool to Mulgoa Railway. Report on the Trial Survey. Department of Public Works, Sydney, 4th February, 1898. Railway Construction Branch. Liverpool to Mulgoa direct; Liverpool to Mulgoa Cecil Hills

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

Herewith I submit estimates, with abstracts, diagram map, and report hereunder of above trial survey. This line begins at the south end of the…

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A New Railway

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

The Judicial Committee of the Council have to report in favour of the proposed new railway from Letterkenny to Burtonport. Everyone interested in the scheme…

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Weather in England. Great Gale and Snowstorm. Railways Blocked. Many Wrecks, with Loss of Life

Evening News · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 4

LONDON, March 25, 3.40 p.m.—A heavy gale has swept over the coast of Great Britain, accompanied by a great snowstorm. The railways were blocked, and there were…

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Cheap Railway Excursions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 11
Also in The Australian Star, The Daily Telegraph

In anticipation of a large number of country people travelling to Sydney in connection with the forthcoming Easter holidays, Royal Agricultural Society's Show, and Randwick races, the Railway…

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Easter Holidays. Railway Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

The Railway Commissioners will provide ample facilities for those desirous of making the most of the forthcoming holidays, every opportunity being given for spending the holidays in the cool highlands, if…

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Forming a Railway League. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

Last night a public meeting presided over by the Mayor decided to form a North Coast Railway League in order to advocate the construction of the Hunter to Manning section now being considered by…

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Our Special Cables. Fearful Storm. Loss of Life. Railways Blocked and Numerous Wreeks. LONDON, March 25

The Australian Star · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 5

A heavy gale on the coast and a great snowstorm are at present being experienced throughout England. The railways are blocked, and many wrecks…

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Obstructing a Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

Leslie Reardon, a lad of 15, was brought up, before Mr. C. Delohery, S.M., at the Newtown Court yesterday, charged with placing an obstruction on the railway line. The facts were proved by Inspector Davies, of the…

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Singleton-parramatta Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

At the regular meeting of the Marsfield Municipal Council, hold on Thursday night, the Mayor (Alderman Henry Lovell) drew the council's attention to an article in that day's "Daily…

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Electric Tramways in Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 9

In the course of the presidential address at the meeting of the Electrical Association of New South Wales last night, Mr. Callender, in referring to electric tramways, said that the chief…

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The Powers and China. Russian Demands Conceded. Port Arthur and Talienwan Leased. Railway Rights in Man-churia. Terms Equivalent to Cession. British Interests Profoundly Affected

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The Chinese Government have now practically conceded all the demands made on behalf of Russia. Russia has been granted a lease of Port…

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The Willoughby Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 9

Owing to certain work having to be done in the alternate power-house at the Flat Rock Bridge, the Willoughby tram will not be open till about April 20. Tho length of the extension…

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The Proposed Gore Hill Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 9

As the electrical power required for the working of the proposed train from the present terminus at Crow's Nest to Gore-hill is to be served from Ultimo, it is expected that a year…

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The Railway to Condobolin. the Official Opening. Some Railway Statistics

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

CONDOBOLIN, March 16.—There were about 500 people gathered from all parts of the Condobolin district to greet Mr. J. H. Young, Minister for Works and the parliamentary party to-day. The…

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Parramatta-Singleton Railway

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

[?]SINGLETON, Saturday.—A public meeting was hold-last night to supp[?] the [?] to construct a loop[?]line [?] and Parramatta. The Mayor presided, and the Minister for…

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The Hills Railway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 4

An ingenious attempt is now being made to draw a red herring service the Parramatta Dural Railway lisa. Defected in the Rosehill scheme, somebody— who has the…

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