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Railways, roads & transport, 1899

5,107 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

The Railways and Cyclists

Referee · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 9

Commenting on the recent action brought by the English National Cyclists' Union against the Great Northern Railway Company, the "Field" says:…

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Railway Arrangements

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

In order to meet the convenience of those wishing to take advantage of tho holiday tomorrow, cheap excursion trains will be run to all the popular centres on the Illawarra, southern,…

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The Railway Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 8
Also in The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

Mr. F. W. Tudhunter, hon, secretary Parramatta Progress Association, yesterday received a letter from the secretary of the Railway Association of Singleton, to the effect that the…

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Parramatta-singleton Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 9

A conference under the auspices of the Parramatta Progress Association will be held in the Parramatta School of Arts on Anniversary Day in connection with the agitation for a railway from Parramatta to…

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The Liability of the Railway Commissioners. A Fruitgrowers' Grievance, to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1899 · page 1

SIR,—I beg to call your attention to what I consider an injustice on the part of the Railway Commissioners. Just before Christmas I consigned to un agent in Sydney…

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The Holiday. Train and Tram Traffic

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 7

The traffic by train and tram for the day has been fairly large. A good number of excursionists took advantage of the run to the Hawkesbury, there joining the General…

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The Wombeyan Caves Road

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 4

The Minister for Works has received a further report from the officer in charge of the Wombeyan Caves-road. The report indicates that everything is proceeding satisfactorily. The want…

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Emu Gravel and Road Metal Company

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 7

The half-yearly meeting of the Emu Gravel and Road Metal Company was held yesterday, when the report was adopted, showing an available profit of £891. A dividend of 4d per share was declared, absorbing £567, and £150…

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The Last Tram. a Willoughby Complaint

Evening News · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 3

Like other suburbs, Willoughby has been conceded a late tram, and like other suburban trams, the trip is generally lively, particularly on a Saturday or holiday evening. Although nothing…

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Railway Greetings

Evening News · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 2

As an instance of the fraternal feelings existing among railway men, it may be mentioned that a card conveying the New Year's greetings of the general managers staff of the North-eastern…

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The Rosehill Railway

Evening News · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

Parliament having agreed to the purchase of the Rosehill railway for £20,000, the Minister for Works has written to the manager of the Bank of New Zealand, asking, whether the proprietors…

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Opposition to the Rock-lockhart Railway Taxation. the Rock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 6

A very large meeting was held hore to-day, and was unaninously against the taxation clauses of The Rock to Lockhart Railway Bill. Surprise was expressed at Mr. Lyne supplying information to the…

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To-day's Railway Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 3

The Singleton Bulga, Howe's [?] other northern delegates the railway conference to be held in the Parramatta Townhall to-day will arrive by train at 10.10 a.m.,…

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The Rock to Green's Gunyah Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 6

WAGGA, Wednesday.--A large meeting of land owners was held at The Rock to-day with regard to The Rock-Green's Gunyah railway. Mr. P. Brislan presided. It was decided to send Mr…

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The Recent Railway Accident

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 4

On Wednesday last the engine of a train from Orange to Sydney was derailed near Blackheath. It was reported at the time that the cause of the train leaving the line was owing to a fish-plate…

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Tram Accidents in Elizabeth- Street

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 January 1899 · page 4

At yesterday's sitting of the Transit Commission the following letter was read from the secretary of the Omnibus Proprietors' Association:--"I am directed by the association to draw your…

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The Holiday. Train and Tram Traffic

The Australian Star · Friday 27 January 1899 · page 6

The traffic by train and tram for the day has been fairly, large. A good number of excursionists took advantage of the run to the Hawkesbury, there joining the General…

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