Sydenham Railway Disaster. Resumption of the Inquest. Running of the Train. Condition of the Line. Testimony by Railway Men
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 10
The inquest on the body of Herbert Henry Darnley, who was killed in the railway disaster at Sydenham on Febraury 15, was resumed before the City Coroner (Mr. J. C. Woore) and a…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Parramatta and District. Congregational Harvest Festival. Proposed Duck River Bridge
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 5
The residents of Newington and Silverwater are by no means unanimous in their 'support of the proposal to bridge Duck River, and so connect them with northern Granville and Parramatta The fruit, etc., forming the decorations of the a Parramatta Congregational Church on Sunday last were, on Monday night, sold by auction, and realised satisfactory prices. At tho Sunday services…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Railway Disaster Inquest. Yesterday's Proceedings. Did the Train Run to Time? Railwaymen As Witnesses. a Signalman's Story. Evidence of Eye-witnesses. Passengers' Stories. (Continued from yesterday's first edition.)
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3
When our first edition went to press, the guard, Alfred Ball, was still in the witnessbox. Professor Warren (to the witness, at the suggestion of the coroner): "What did you first notice…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Union. Burwood's Road Race. a Record Entry—And Other items
Referee · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 6
Ninety-four riders have been handicapped for Burwood Club's open road race. "Joo" Pearson, the veteran tourist who has been through England to pompell all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Union. Burwood's Road Race. a Record Entry—And Other Items
Referee · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 6
Ninety-four riders have been handicapped for Burwood Club's open road race. "Joe" Pearson, the veteran tourist, who has been through England, to Pompeii, all…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railway Appeal Board
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3
Also in The Australian Star
The election of Mr. T. D. Richards, of the Locomotive Branch, as the railway employees' representative on the new Appeal Board, has been confirmed by the Executive Council. The other…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tramway Conversion
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3
The Railway Commissioners a short while since called for tenders for the supply and delivery of about thirty miles of electric cables, in connection with the tramway conversion scheme…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Pocket Picking in a Tram
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3
At the Central Police Court yesterday, Robert Smith, 55, and James Baker, 67, were charged with stealing a purse containing 5s 5½d from Mrs. Cecilia Collins. On Thursday last Detective…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Painters
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 7
The Trades and Labor Council interviewed the Railway Commissioners this week with respect to an increase in the pay of painters employed by the department. In reply, Mr. Oliver said…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Railway Disaster Inquest. This Morning's Proceedings. a Traffic Inspector Other Trains Timed by the Watch. Driver Doyle's Capabilities
Evening News · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 4
The inquest into the circumstances connected with the death of Herbert Henry Darnley, one of the victims of the recent railway disaster near Sydenham, was continued to-day at the City…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Shipping Facilities. Arrangements at Darling Island. Greater Wharf Accommodation Required. Remarks by the Railway Commissioners
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 10
A strong impression is gaining ground in commercial circles, especially amongst exporters of the natural products of the State, that, if the Government is anxious for producers to make the best…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Improving Sydney. the Paris and London of the South." Mr. O'sullivan's Suggestions. North Shore Bridgf. and City Railway. Wholesale Resumptions
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 7
The Ministor for Works has been giving attention to the question of the improvement of Sydney. He states that he is willing to co operate in every way with the Mayor and aldermen in any suggestions that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Riverine Railway. to the Editor of the Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 10
Sir,—At a recent meeting held whilst on tour our Minister for Railways is reported to have said that they had the money, and that he would see that railways were built to prevent trade from going to…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The Railway Disaster. Resumption of the Inquest
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 4
The inquest on the body of Herbert Henry Darnley, who was killed ito the railway accident on February 15, was continued before the City Coroner (Mr. J. C. Wooro) and a jury at the Coroner's Court yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Electric Trams
The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 3
The Railway Commissioners are calling for tenders for the supply, delivery, and laying of a quantity of electric cables in connection with the conversion of the tramways to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Railway Disaster Continuation of the Inquest. Second Day's Proceedigns. The Rate of Travelling
The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 5
The City Coroner this morning continued his inquest at Chancery-square into the death of Herbert Henry Darnley, who, with others, was killed on the 15th instant, in the railway…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle Tramways Penny Sections From March 1
The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 7
Newcastle is at last to experience the benefits of the penny section system on the tramways. It is generally conceded, particularly by visitors from Melbourne, that the system…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Sydenham Railway Accident
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 6
The inquest concerning the Sydenham railway disaster was resumed at the Coroner's Court yesterday, and much interest was manifested in the proceedings. The witnesses examined during the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Marrickville Tram Service. Construction Op Larger Oars. Growth of Thu Traffic
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 February 1901 · page 5
Ever since the electric superseded the steam tram service to Dulwich-hill complaints have been made by the residents of the populous districts of Newtown, Enmore, Marriekville, and Dulwlch-hill about the inadequacy…
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