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Railways, roads & transport, 1899

5,107 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 250

John Bridge and Co

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 11

The same firmer tone in most forage lines still exists as reported last week, thougn without much alteration in value, except maize, which has advanced considerably, owing to the…

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John Bridge and Co

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 14

Fat Pigs.—Since our last report 1,549 pigs have been disposed of as follows:—308 on Friday, 587 on Tuesday, and 654 on Wednesday. We have to report the market as being very…

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John Bridge and Co., Limited

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

No sales have been held this week, but on Wednesday nest we intend bring forward a catalogue of about 1,200 bales, which will consist of some splendid parcels of Queensland…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) BRIDGE V. KENYON

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Langer Owen (instructed by Mr. Poole, as agent for Mr. Short, of Lismore) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Lingen, with Mr. R. K. Manning (instructed by Mr. S. Gray, for Mr. Dickey, of Lismore), for the…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) Suit Re Administration. Bridge v. Kenyon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Mr. Langer Owen, instructed by Mr. Poole, as agent for Mr. Short, of Lismore, for the plaintiff; Mr. Lingen, with Mr. R. K. Manning, instructed by Mr. W. S. Gray, agent for Mr. Dickey, of…

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Railway Supplies

Evening News · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The following tenders for supplies for railway j requirements hare been accepted by the Railway Commissioners for the period from July 1 next to June 30, 1900: Ironmongery, general, Briscoe…

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Rise and Progress of the Railway in N.s.w

Evening News · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Engineering Association of New South Wales was held at the Union Chambers, Pitt-street, last evening. The president, Mr. H. B. Howe, occupied the chair,…

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Cable Tram Fares

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Yesterday Mr. P. E. Quinn, M.L.A., waited upon the Railway Commissioners and urged the necessity of reducing the fare on the present 2d section of the cable tram told. He pointed out that on the steam…

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Manly-narrabeen Tramway League

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

A meeting of the Manly-Narrabeen Tramway League was held last evening at the Aquarium Hall, Mauly, and was well attended. The chair was occupied by the Mayor of Manly (Alderman W. H…

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The Electric Tram System

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

Alderman Archibald Gardiner moved at a meeting of the Hamilton Municipal Council last evening,— "That this council approach the Railway Commissioners with a view to inducing them to convert the…

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The Far East. the Niuchwang Railway Loan. Firm Attitude of Great Britain. London, March 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 5

The Pekin correspondent of the " Times " states that Great Britain has offered to assist Ohma in the event of any aggressive movement consequent…

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The Belmore Railway. Proposed Extension to Rankstown

The Australian Star · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 6

Recognising that for the present an agitation for the continuation of the Belmore line of railway to Liverpool would be of no avail, in consequence .if the,quadrupling of the main…

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Ocean-street Tramway

The Australian Star · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 7

Today Mr. P. E. Qulnn, M.L.A. for Bligh Division, had an interview with the Railway Commissioners with respect' to the fares charged on the Ocean- street tramway, and…

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Warren to Coonamble Railway. Inquiry by the Works Committee. Report by the Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The Public Works Committee met yesterday, under the presidency, of Mr. Perry, M.P., to consider the expediency of constructing a line of railway from Dubbo to Coonamble…

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Rise and Progress of New South Wales Railways. Lecture at the Engineering Association

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Engineering Association of New South Wales was held at the Union-chambers last evening. The president, Mr. H. B, Howe, was in the chair, and there was a large number of members present…

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A Big Railway Project

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 6

BETWENN SOUTH AND WEST AUSTRALIA. ADELAIDE, Thursday.--A proposal has been laid before the South Australian and West Australian Governments by Mr. John Moule,…

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Railway Institute Improvements. New Wing to Be Opened by the Premier

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

The additions to the Railway Institute, a sketch of which was printed in these columns a few weeks ago, are nearly completed, and Tuesday next, 14th inst.--the anniversary day of the opening of the original building…

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Motor Car Road-racing

The Australian Star · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 3

The first motor car road race held in England took place recently at Liverpool. Two sections entered, viz., large curs and tricycles, live of the former starting, and four of the…

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Train Accident

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 2

An accident happened on Thursday evening to the 6-23 train from Redfern. The engine broke down at Arncliffe, and the passengers had to alight…

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Deputations to the Minister for Works. Roads and Railway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 11 March 1899 · page 9

A large deputation, consisting of Mayor Goyen, and Aldermen Miller, Eldridge, Gilliver, Pudney, Mitchell, and Messrs. H. J. Kelly, Roberts, Anderson, Glasson,…

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