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Railways, roads & transport, 1900

5,763 stories in Sydney's papers · page 22 of 250

Railways and Tramways. Quarterly Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have submitted to the Premier their report for the quarter ended Docember 31 last. The report shows that the passenger trafile has been very satisfactory during the quarter,…

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Moree to Inverell Railway

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 14

The opening ceremony in connection with the railway from Moree to Inverell was performed by the Minister for Lands on Thursday. This extension commences at Moree, 315 miles…

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North Shore Tram Fares

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 3

A deputation from the Northern Suburbs Municipal Committee was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday by Messrs. E. M. Clark and G. Howarth, Ms.L.A., to urge an alteration…

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The North Shore Tram

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

During the past month certain promises regarding the opening of the through electric tramway system to Milson's Point, North Sydney, have been made. The tram, however, is not yet running,…

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The Railway Report

Evening News · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

The report of the Railway Commissioners for the quarter ended December last shows an increase in the passenger traffic of £22,737. In the goods department there was an increase in…

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Tram Fares at North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 3

A deputation from the northern suburbs municipal committee, comprising the Mayors of North Sydney (chairman), Mosman, Willoughby and Lane Cove, together with a number of aldermen from the same…

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Moree-inverkll Railway. Warialda

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 5

In connection with the construction of the MoreeInverall railway the line was opened to-day to Gravesend, 16 miles from here and 35 mile from Morce. The Sydney mail will arrive at 7 p.m…

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Motor Cycles for the War. London, February 1, 4.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 5

Several motor cycles have been, ordered by the British Government for use at the front…

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The Railways

The Australian Star · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 5

The quarterly report of the Commissioners for Railways for the period ended December 31 shows that the total receipts from railways were [?]925,284, and from tramways…

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North Sydney Tramways

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

The history of the George-street tramline is repeating itself at North Sydney, and the gaunt iron posts that have dotted the landscape for a year past are still used for nothing but to lean against…

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The George-street Tramway

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

Gratifying returns continue to be received regarding the traffic on the George and Harris streets electric tramway. The Railway Commissioners report that during the 24 days the…

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Working of the Railways

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners have placed their report for the quarter ending December 31 before the Minister. It is shown that the passenger traffic has been very satisfactory during the three…

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North Sydney Tram Fares

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 4

A deputation from the northern suburbs municipal committee, comprising the Mayors of North Sydney (chairman), Mosman, Willoughby and Lane Cove together with a number of…

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Public Works Committee. Gundagai-tumut Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 3

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works continued evidence yesterday with reference to the railway from Gundagai to Tumut, and further examined Mr. J. Harper, chief traffic…

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Bus V. Tram in George-street

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 8

A letter, dated 30th January, from Mr. H. M'Lachlan, secretary to the Railway Commissioners was read at the meeting of the Transit Commission yesterday. Mr. M'Lachlan wrote:--"I am directed by the Railway…

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Fall From a Tram

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 February 1900 · page 6

A young lady named Maude H. Fielder (22), residing at 142 Flinders-Street, Moore Parle, fell yesterday evening from a Haddington tram, when between Market and Park streets, sustaining an incised wound on the back…

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North Shore Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 9

Matters are evidently advancing in connection with the proposed bridge across the harbor from Sydney to the North Shore. The standing municipal committee of the northern suburbs has…

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Rebuilding of a Bridge at Steynsburg. London, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 9

The farmers at Thebus, near Steynsburg (due west of Stormberg) are joining the Colonial forces. Lieutenant-General Kelly-Kenny has…

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Belmore-mulgoa Railway

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 7

At the last meeting of the Liverpool Council Alderman C. A. Scrivener, as a matter of privilege, drew attention to the agitation being vigorously prosecuted in the Canley Vale district with…

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That Harris-st. Tram Accident. Death of Dunn

Evening News · Saturday 3 February 1900 · page 4

An elderly man named Andrew Dunn, who was run over by the electric tram in Harris-street on January 20, died at the Sydney Hospital this morning from the effects of the injuries he…

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