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Railways, roads & transport, 1901

6,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 250

Management of the Railways

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 5

The Minister for Railways has not yet decided what recommendation he will make to the Cabinet with respect to the management of the railways when the pres[?]t Commissioner resigns control on May 14…

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Tram Accident. Action for Damages

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

In No. 2 Jury Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Stephen, a suit was commenced in which Peter Burge claimed £475 for damages in connection…

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Railway Men. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 2

Sir, -- The yes-no policy of a certain politician seems to have been copied by the Railway Commissioners. In spite of the fact that a definite promise that the "staff all round"…

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The Railway Disaster. Further Evidence. Mr. Thow on the F Engines. Theory of Two Derailments

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 6

The City Coroner continued his inquest yesterday afternoon into the death of Herbert Henry Darnley, who was killed in the Sydenham railway disaster on February 15…

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Tram and Waggon. Verdict for £475

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 5

The action brought by Peter Burge against the Railway Commissioners for the recovery of £475 as compensation for injuries alleged to have been received in a collision between…

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The Railway Disaster. Continuation of the Inquest. Removal of a Rail

The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 5

The inquest on the body of Herbert Henry Darnley, 23, of Rocky Point-road, Rockdale, one of the victims of the Sydenham railway. disaster on February 15, was continued at the…

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The Railway Disaster. Continuation of the Inquest. Officials in the Box. a New Development. Two Derailments Alleged

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 8

The inquest on the body of Herbert Henry Darrley (23), of Rocky Point-road, Rockdale, one of the victims of the Sydenham railway disaster on February 15, was continued at the Coroner's…

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The Sydenham Railway Disaster

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 March 1901 · page 4

Quito a new development has taken place with regard to the Sydenham railway disaster. A witness, who a few days ago came forward with the theory that the engine and the first carringe…

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Burwood Club's 10 Miles Open Road Race

Referee · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 6

The final of the ten-mile road race carried out by the officials of the Cyclists' Union, under the auspices of the Burwood Cycling club, was run on Saturday last…

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Law Report. Tuesday, March 12. NO. 2 Jury Court. (Before Mr. Justice Stephen and a jury of 4.) Claim in Respect of a Tram Accident. Burge v. Railway Commissioners (part heard)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 10

Mr. Garland, instructed by Messrs. Mac[?]amara and Smith, appared for the plaintiff: and Sir Julian Salomons, K. C., and Mr. Sc[?]oles, instructed by Mr. J. C. Thom (solicitor for the Railway…

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Railway and Tramway Horticultural Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Railway and Tramway Horticultural Society was held in the Railway Institute on Monday last. Mr. Chruch occupied the chair. On the motion of Mr. Paterson,…

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The Union. Burwood Club's Road Race. Annual General Meetings—Notes and Gossip

Referee · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 6

The executive of the Cyclists' Union have appointed the following officials to control the cycle events at the St. Patrick's Day sports, to be held on the Agricultural…

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Electric Tram Service

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 2

At the Marrickville Council on Monday night a letter was read from the Railway Commissioners with regard to a deputation from the council waiting on the commissioners relative to…

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Federal Railway Passes

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 4

Will the members of the Federal Parliament be entitled to free railway passes? The query is suggested by a correspondent. It is pointed out that apparently there is no provision in law…

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The Railway Disaster Inquest. To-days Proceedings

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 5

Mr. E. A. Loughrey, Outdoor Locomotive Superintendent, described what he had seen on examining the scene of the disaster. He found the running gear, wheels, and springs of the engine…

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The Railway Disaster Continuation of the Inquest

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 6

The following evidence was given after our latest edition went to press on Monday evening: William Alexander Oakley (recalled) said, in accordance with instructions from the coroner…

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A Tram Accident. Verdict for £475

Evening News · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 6

In No. 12 Jury Court, on Monday, before Mr.Justice Stephen and a jury of four, Peter Burge, of Sydney, brought an action against the Railway Commissioners, upon a claim of £475…

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Parramatta District. the Baulkham Hills Tram

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 8

On Monday evening a public meeting was held in the Parramatta Council-chamber, called for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to fittingly celebrate the occasion of the visit of the…

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Country News. Manilla-ba[?]aba Railway. Manilla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 5

The Parliamentary Standing Commttee on Public Works, Messrs. Dick, Shepherd, Hy[?]m, M'Farla[?]d, and Levien co[?]ucted [?]n inquiry at the courthouse to-day concerning the extension of…

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Railway Disaster; Continuation of the Inquest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 March 1901 · page 10

The inquest on the body of Herbert Henry Darnley, who was killed in the railway disaster on February 15, was continued before the City Coroner (Mr. J. C. Woore) and a jury at the Coroner's Court…

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