Tramway Methods
Untaught by experience, and impervious to the voice of the public, the tramway authorities pursue their own wrong-headed course. In reducing the fares they have done the right…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1900
5,763 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 250
The Ocean-street Cable Tram. (To the, Editor of the "Australian Star.")
Sir,--Would you be good enough to publish the enclosed correspondence upon the subject of the retention of the 2d fares on the cable tram from King-street to Darlinghurst:--…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Reduced Tram Fares. An Objectionable Feature
The reduced tram fares that have been so tardily introduced came into force yesterday morning. Needless to say the public appreciate the concessions that have been made, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The New Tramway Tariff. to the Editor
Sir,--With your permission, I should like to say a few words on the above subject. I know the time is not opportune--that your columns are crowded with matter of more vivid interest…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Electric Tram to Newtown. the Opening Day
"Thank you, sir," said the conductor on one of the last steam trams to Newtown on Sunday night, as he received the tickets from a passenger. A conductor does not usually express gratitude for his fares; but in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Delagoa Bay Railway. the Arbitrators' Decision. a Threat From America
LONDON, Monday.--With regard to their award in connection with the Delagoa Bay railway arbitration, which has been the subject of adverse comment in England, the Swiss…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Ocean-steeet Cable Tram. the Penny Fares System. to the Editor
Sir,--Would you be good enough to publish the enclosed correspondence upon the subject of the retention of the 2d fares on the cable tram from King-street to Darlinghurst:--…
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During the work in the new quarantined area the Ocean-street cable trams will stop at and start from opposite the Supreme Court building in King-street…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor Field-gun Carriages
The French War Department is now carrying out a series of trials with motor carriages for field guns, and General de Gallifet has stated in the Chamber that there is every prospect of a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Tramway System. the New Penny Sections. Fares on the Ocean-street Tramway. Why They Are Not Reduced. Interview with the Chief Railway Commissioner
Whilst the inauguration of the system of penny sections on the tramways has given general satisfation to residents in the districts where it applies, considerable disappointment exists in certain quarters…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Dulwich Hill Electric Tram
The first section of the conversion of the steam into electric trams was opened on Monday, the lice being that from the city to St. Peters, Dulwich Hill, and Marrickville. A fifteen minutes'…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Coal Contracts
The Commissioners opened tenders yesterday for the annual supply of coal, which amounts to some 300,000 tons. Nine tenders were received. The prices have not yet been fully analysed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →City Railway Extension
The Public Works Committee on Tuesday further considered the proposal to extend the railway into the city. Mr. Horbury Hunt, architect, gave evidence. He outlined a scheme for…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Deputation to the Railway Commissioners. the Illawarra Line
A deputation representing the suburbs on the Illawarra suburban and Western Suburban line was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday by Mr. J. H. Carruthers. M. L. A., and Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coal for the Railways. An Increase in Price
The Railway Commissioners have opened tenders for the supply of coal for railway purposes during the ensuing year. The railway contracts, covering as they do over…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Marrickville En Fete. The Tram Conversion. An Inadequate Service
Marrickville and Dulwich Hill are en fete to-day in honour of the conversion of the tram service to the electric system. The picturesque grounds surrounding "Shrublands,"…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. Rhodes' Next Work. the Proposed Transvaal-atlantic Railway
The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail" learns that Mr. Rhodes will probably go to Gorman South-west Africa in April, his visit being connected with the development of the Otavi…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ocean-street Cable Tram Statement by the Chief Commissioner. a Penny Section to Be Established in July
The Chief Commissioner for Railways was asked yesterday if he desired to say anything in reply to Mr. P. E. Quinn's letter which appeared in that morning's "Daily Telegraph," in regard…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Suburban Railway Fares. Deputation to the Commissioners
A deputation, representing the suburbs on the Illawarra suburban, and western suburban lines, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday by Mr. J. H. Carruthers, M.P., to ask…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Coal Contracts
The Railway Commissioners have received nine tenders for the supply of coal to the department for the year commencing July 1 next. At the present time the chief supplies are drawn from…
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