Extension of the Enfield Tramway
A favorable report has been received by the Minister for Works from the Railway Commissioners with respect to the extension of the Enfield tramway from Liverpool-road to the Ashfield…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1899
5,107 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 250
Rock to Green Gunyah Railway. the Betterment Tax. Deputations to the Minister
The Minister for Works received two deputations yesterday with regard to the Rock to Green's Gunyah railway. Mr. Lyne introduced both deputations. The first included Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railways Authorised. When Tenders May Be Invited. Report to the Minister
The Minister for Works has called for a report from the Engineer-in-Chief for Railway Construction as to the date he expects to be able to call for tenders for the several lines…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ring's Bridge Brigade
Mr. John Toohey did well to call attention to the nuisance created by the Ring Bridge trumps. Their camp is none too savoury ; and it is a wonder that…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Wombeyan Caves Road
Probably some of the grandest and most picturesque scenery in the whole of the colony is that which is now being opened up by means of the road leading to the Wombeyan Caves. The caves…
Continued on Trove, page 326 →Steel Bridge Tenders a Newspaper Blunder
In a leading article yesterday the "Daily Telegraph" accuses the Government of "sneaking in protection" by advertising for tenders within the colony only…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Trees Overhanging Public Roads. to the Editor
Sir,--The present is a most opportune time--in the race of the object-lesson the public have so recently received in the tragic deaths of Mr. Jamieson, a commercial traveller, and the driver…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gundagai, New and Old. Apropos of the Bridge
This week we present a picture of the new bridge erected over the Murrumbidgee at Gundagai. The bridge and viaduct lead the way to the rich districts of Tumut, Adelong, Tumbarumba, &c. The solvent…
Continued on Trove, page 327 →Railways and Tramways
The report of the Railway Commissioners for the quarter ended December, 1898, has been issued. The work of the quarter is briefly reviewed by the Commissioners in the following terms:—…
Continued on Trove, page 332 →In the Bad Old Days. the Knights of the Road
SHAKESPEARE has declared that there is a soul of goodness in things evil, would men only distil it out. And in like manner there is a bright spot to be found in the dark hearts of the worst of men…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →On the Wallaby. Bush Roads and Back Tracks—The Hen Editor Humps Bluey—His Wild West Experiences
Some time Since it occurred to me to write the experiences of my old frlond, the Hon Editor, during that clouded period of his career when he was humping his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letters to the Editor. Tramps and Crime. (To the Editor, Freeman's Journal )
SIR,—Now that the Queensland police are vigorously expending their energy in prosecuting a tramp for the Gatton murders and divers other offences—to wit, being a tramp—it would be as…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →A Chinese Railway Loan
LONDON, February 10.—The loan of £2,500,000 for the construction of the Niuchwang Railway, Northern China, has been subscribed five times over…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Narrow Escape. the Folly of Jumping on Trams
A fatal tram accident was only narrowly averted in Phillip-street to-day. Just after 1 o'clock a little girl named Hayes jumped on the Bondi tram, but having her arms encumbered with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Motor Cycle Hour Record
The motor cycle hour record has just been lowered at the Pare des Princes track, Paris. The occasion was a match between M. Marcellin and M. Baras. The former won the match on the post and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →China. Success of A. Railway Loan. London, Feb. 10
The loan of £2,500,000 for the construction of the Niuchwang Railway, Northern China, has been subscribed five times over…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A Burked Railway Bill
Twenty-eight miles north of Goulburn lies, the town of Crookwell, the centre of a prosperous and progressive dairying district, with marvellous possibilities in wheat, potatoes,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Manager of London Tramways
Mr. Alfred Baker, the general manager of the Nottingham Corporation Tramways, has been appointed controller of the London…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Niuchwang Railway Loan
Tenders were recently called for a loan of £2,500,000 wherewith to construct the extension of the Shanghalkwan railway to Niuchwang, in Manchuria. This is the scheme in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Parramatta and District the Railway and Its Opponents
The avowed hostility of Arcadia to the proposed railway from Parramatta to Singleton is having the rather peculiar effect of supporting the movement where it was weakest. As has…
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