The Railway Commissioners' Statement
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 9
After the return of the Railway Commissioners from the scene of the accident they had a co sultation in the stationmaster's room at Redfern tation on matters connected with the mishap. This having…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Scene at the Redfern Railway Station. the Crowd Anxious for News. Intense Excitement
The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 10
As the news of the catastrophe spread throughout the city numbers of those in the streets, eager for further details, hastened to the Redfern Railway Station in order to, if possible, appease their anxiety…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Railway Catastrophe
The Australian Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4
The shock occasioned last night by the report of a terrible railway catastrophe just outside the city was naturally as painful as it was sudden. The account given in the "Star"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway Appeal Board
The Australian Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 6
The recent ballot taken for the election of a member to the Railway Appeal Board to represent the employees has been concluded, and the voles counted. There were 22…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Disaster. a Sensational Theory. an Official Inquiry. Another Death
The Australian Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 5
Mr. J. H. Carruthers, M.L.A., is the course of an interview last night, said: "I have, and can give to the Railway Commissioners, the names of gentlemen who have noticed the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Disaster. Particulars of the Catastrophe. the Killed and Injured
The Australian Star · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 11
The frightful railway disaster which occurred on the Illawarra suburban line last night sent a thrill of horror through the city, and editions of the "Star," published up till…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Tram at Last. Tenders to be Galled and a Start Made
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 4
The definite announcement that a start is to be made with the Baulkham Hills-Parramatta Tramway was made at the Parramntta Progress Association's meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Fall From a Tram
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 7
A man named Robert M. Gardner, 65 years of age, and residing at Bucklandstreet, Waterloo, fell from the electric tram last evening, injuring his ribs and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Chief Railway Commissioner Interviewed. Mr. Oliver on Mr. Carruthers' Sensational Statement. the Promptness of Aid Foe the Sufferebs
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 7
Speaking to a "Sunday Times" representative yesterday, Mr. Oliver, Chief Railway Commissioner, said:- "I cannot give expression to the great…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Railway Disaster Opening the Inquest. Sympathy with the Bereaved. Chief Railway Commissioner Interviewed the Killed and Injured. Two Deaths Yesterday-latest Details
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 7
Owing to the engine of the 5.55 passenger train from Redfern to Hurstville leaving the rails on Friday evening, a terrible accident occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Railway Unification
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 9
"Sydneyite" put the following question, which was submitted to the Federal Freetrade and Liberal Association:- On the question of unifying the railways…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Around the Gloe. to Europe by the Trans Siberian Railway
Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 10
Mr. Clive Bigham, Who was with Admiral Seymour in the attempt to relieve Pekin, has written an interesting letter to a Kobe (Japan) resident, describing his journey…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →From Tempe— to Eternity. Awful Railway Accident. The State of the Line. Poor and Shoddy Material The Safety Valve of the Engine
Truth · Sunday 17 February 1901 · page 2
ON Friday evening a dreadful disaster, involving great destruction of human life, occurred on the Illawarra suburban line. The customary 5.55 p.m. train left Redfern…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →St. George's, Glenmore-road
The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 9
There were large congregations at St. George's Church, Glenmore-road, Paddington, on Sunday, when special harvest festival services were held. The Rev. R. Rook (incumbent) officiated, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Train Wreckers Punished. Nineteen of Them Slain
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 5
LONDON, Saturday.--The main trunk railway line is guarded throughout the disturbed districts by detachments of men at all the principal stations in addition to being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Second Edition. 4.30 A.m. South Africa Cavalry Remounts. Commandeered by British. Train-wreckers Suffer
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 4
LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The British have resorted to commandeering for the purpose of remounting their irregular forces now at the front…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Railway Concession
Evening News · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 3
The Pennant Hills Fruitgrowers' and Progress Association has just received news of the removal of an old standing grievance of the district with the Railway Commissioners, by which they will…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In Orange River Colony. Attempt to Destroy the Railway
Evening News · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 5
LONDON, February 16.-The Maxim gun on toe armored train killed nineteen Boers who were tiding at night to blow up the railway at Edentrg (on the Cape-Bloemfontein line), about…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Disaster. Further Particulars. a Passenger's Statement. Harrowing Scenes
Evening News · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 6
Mr. G. W. Sadler, machinist at the "Evening News" and "Town and Country Journal" Office, who travelled from Sydney by the ill-fated train, gives the following account of his experience of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Railway Disaster Another Death. Sir William Lyne's Opinion. a Royal Commission If Necessary
Evening News · Monday 18 February 1901 · page 5
Another name has been added to the list of killed by the Sydenham railway disaster. Frederick William Jackel, 42, cabinetmaker, and lately residing at Webber's-road, Carlton…
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