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Sydney · Railways, roads & transport
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WELLINGTON, Sunday.--The most appalling railway accident that has taken place in the history of the colony occurred on Saturday night at Rakaia. While an excursion train, crowded with…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Parramatta Park trustees endorse thoroughly all that has been said in this column with regard to the need of a foot bridge over the river in the park. As was urged previously, it would practically double the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At last something definite is being done in the way of pushing on the agitation for a bridge over the Parramatta to connect the manufacturing districts of Granville, Auburn, and Rookwood, with the producers of Rydalmere,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Several attempts will shortly be made by members of the Sydney Club to secure the medals offered by the committee in connection with the 100 miles road competition. The conditions provide that in the event of the distance…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The city council resolved last night, on the motion of Alderman Sharp, seconded by Alderman Hyde, to inform the Minister for Works that the council approved of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WELLINGTON, Monday.--The railway collision was between two excursion trains. Some excursionists had been picnicking at As[?]burton, and were returning in two trains. One reached…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →AUCKLAND, Tuesday.—An inquest on the railway disaster at Rakaia was opened yesterday, and is unconcluded. The body at first supposed to be. that of Miss Jones has been identified as that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The conversion of the present system of tramways into the electric system is engaging the attention of various suburban municipalities. The Paddington Council drew up a set of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Premier (Mr. G. H. Reid) paid an official visit to Balmain yesterday afternoon at the invitation of the directors of Messrs. Elliott Brothers, Limited for the purpose of inspecting their premises used in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In auticipation of a large number of country residents travelling to Sydney in connection with the Royal Agricultural Society's show, &c., the Railway Commissioners have arranged a series of specially…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The inquest on the victims of the Rakaia railway disaster was commenced to-day. The body supposed to be that of Miss Jones has been identified as that of Miss Rose Harwood. The wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A sensational accident occurred on the railway crossing near Nhill station on Saturday night. A cabdriver named Smith was about to drive over the crossing when an engine, which was being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Emperor William despatched a carriage to bring Mr. Cecil Rhodes, who is now visiting Germany, to the Imperial Palace, where he granted Mr. Rhodes an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The reception given to Mr. Cecil Rhodes on his arrival in Berlin was of the most cordial kind. The Emperor William sent a carriage to meet, Mr. Rhodes and convey him to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Railway Commissioners yesterday opened lenders for 330,000 wooden blocks required for relaying the tramline routes. Only two tenders were received. Two tenders…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The annual railway demonstration is being held here to-day. The weather is fine. Special trains are running, and a large attendance is expected. Mr. Haynes, M.L.A.,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →At the meeting of the Paddington council last night a reply was received from the Secretary of the Railway. Commissioners to the communication forwarded some days ago…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →DUBBO, Monday.--The annual picnic of the railway employees on all lines west of Orange was held on the Dubbo show ground to-day. The luncheon was attended by about 60, including…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →LONDON, Monday.--The reception given to Mr. Cecil Rhodes oil his arrival in Berlin was of the most cordial kind. The Emperor William sent a carriage…
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