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Railways, roads & transport, 1901

6,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 250

Tram Conductors and Railway Men. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 6

Sir,—Now that almost everyone has been "patted on the back" and congratulated on the good conduct of the Commonwealth celsbrations, the above body of men contributed very largely to its success,…

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After the Celebrations. Work For the Unemployed. Projected Tramways and Railways

The Australian Star · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

According to the programme drafted by the Government it will not be org before a start is made with the extension of the Redfern Railway Station. In the meantime it is only…

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The Wentworth Railway

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 3

In connection with the announcement that the New South Wales Government is at last prepared to construct the Wentworth railway to join the Mildura line at the border, Mr. Rennick,…

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The Wheat Season. Scarcity of Railway Trucks

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 3

COROWA, Thursday.-Stripping is now almost completed. The wind storms of the latter end of last month shook a great quantity of grain from the heads, Steinwedel being the most susceptible…

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Electric Trams. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 8

Sir,-I am surprised that no accidents occurred to the electric trams during the last two weeks, as passengers were allowed to crowd the front platforms, the drivers not having room for safe…

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United States Railways

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, January 10.-Mr. Vanderbilt, by welding the Chicago railways with the Union Pacific Railway, controls the through continental line…

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Railway Facilities to Penrith

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 3

A deputation representing the Parramatta-Blacktown-Penrith Railway League was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday morning by Messrs. O'Conor and Lees, Ms.L.A., to ask for all improved…

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Country News. Milduba-wentworth Railway. Wentworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 6

A representative meeting of members of the Railway League and other residents of the district was held in the Mechanics' Institute last night. Mr. William Bowring, chairman of the league, presided…

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United States Railways. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

The gamble in railway shares continues on the Wall-street Exchange, New York. On Tuesday 2,000,000 shares were sold, enormous profits being realised…

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London and Its Railways. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 6

Sir,—Locomotion in the most wonderful city the world has ever seen is at the present time receiving very marked attention. Owing to the adoption of electricity as a motive power the grent objection to…

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China. Russian Policy in Manchuria. American Press Protests. Control of Railways. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

Influential newspapers in the United States protest against the virtual seizure of Manchuria by Russia as being inimical to the trading interests of America. The…

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The Tientsin—shan-hai-kwan Railway. London, Jan. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

Count von Waldersee has declined the proposal of Russia to hand over to Germany on certain terms the Tientsin to Shan-hai-kwan railway because the terms overrode British…

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Deputation. Tramway From Parramatta to Smithfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

Mr. B. B. O'Conor, M.L.A., introduced a deputation yesterday from the Municipal Councils of Parramatta, Prospect, Sherwood, and Smithfield, to the Minister for Works (Mr. O'sullivan), to request…

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The Railway Gamble. January 10, 6.30 a.m

The Australian Star · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

Mr. Vanderbilt, by welding the Chicago railways into a union with the Pacific railway, controls the through continental line…

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St. Peters and Cook's River Trams

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 7

At the meeting of the St. Peters Council on Wednesday a letter was read from the Railway Commissioners in answer to complaints made by that body as to the local tramway service. They…

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Parramatta Tram Facilities

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 8

A request for an increase of tramway facilities in Parramatta district was made to the Minister for Works yesterday by a deputation of residents, introduced by Mr. B. B, O'Conor,…

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New York Railway Gamble. Enormous Profits Realised. Vanderbilt Again Scores

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The gamble in railway, shares on the Wall-street (New York) Stock Exchange continues. On Tuesday two million shares were sold,…

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Accident at a Railway Station. Man's Leg Amputated

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

About 6 a.m. yesterday James Adam (32), residing at Canterbury, attempted to board a train at Croydon railway station, en route to Sydney from Homebush, The man missed his…

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China. Russia in Manchuria. an American Protest. the Railway Difficulty. Russian Proposals Declined

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--Influential American papers protest against Russia's seizure of Manchuria as inimical to America's trading interests, and urge the…

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A Railway Matter. Deputation to the Commissioners

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 January 1901 · page 7

A deputation, representing the Parramatta Blacktown-Penrith Railway League, was introduced to the Railway Commissioners yesterday morning by Messrs. O'Conor and Lees, Ms.P., to…

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