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Railways, roads & transport, 1901

6,238 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 250

Singleton to Wyong Railway

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1901 · page 9

SINGLETON, Friday.--A copy of Mr. Stuart's report on the proposed railway to link Singleton and Wyong together direct has been received from the Works Department. It states that the…

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Rail and Tram Traffic

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1901 · page 8

Nearly 200 special trains were run from country stations, and it is estimated that the number of persons Drought from the country to Sydney was about 56,000. In…

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Our Tram Officials. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1901 · page 5

§ir,-As a visitor to Sydney, and for the past four "weeks a constant traveller on the various tramways, I trust you will give publicity to a few words of unstinted praise…

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The Parramatta - Smithfield Tram Question. Deputation to the Minister for Works. A Report to be Made

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Sunday 13 January 1901 · page 3

A deputation, consisting of Mayor Pearce, and Aldermen Relph and Jamieson, of Prospect and Sherwood Council, Alderman Anthony (Smithfield), Messr. J. W. Hill, Brennan,R…

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Parramatta-Blacktown-Penrith Railway Service. Deputation to the Commissioners. The Chief Commissioner Expostulates

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Sunday 13 January 1901 · page 12

A deputation, consisting of Captain Pringle, and Messrs. Bean, Knox, E. P. Pearce, Brennan, J. W. Hill, T. Willmot, R. H. Lalor, Chadwick and Rolph, was on Wednesday introduced to the Railway…

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The Baulkham Hills Fruitgrowers & Progress Association. Co-operation and the Tramway

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Sunday 13 January 1901 · page 7

Tho ordinary monthly meeting of this Association was held on Monday. Mr. R. Cowell occupied the chair, and also present were Messrs. Tamsett (secretary), Batchelor…

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The Chinese Trouble. the North China Railway

Evening News · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, January 12.-There are several reports that Russia has yielded to Lord Salisbury's protests as to the terms upon which the North China railway is to be held…

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North Sydney Tram Extension

Evening News · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 5

A largely attended meeting of residents in terested in the proposed extension of the North Sydney tramway from Falcon-street to Folly Point, was held on Saturday evening, at…

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Strathfield Railway Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 9

Since the reconstruction of the Strathfield railway station with its new overhead bridge the station has been steadily improved. The two island platforms and [?] platforms have been covered with [?]wnings,…

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The Delagoa Railway. London, Jan. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 7

The "Daily Mail" states that English drivers take the trains direct from Pretoria to Delagoa Bay and return with them, instead of transferring to and from Portuguese drivers…

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The Transvaal. Cape Invaders Advancing. Spreading Eastward and Westward. Avoiding Railways and Garrisons. the Capital's Defences. an Impenetrable Screen. Precautions at Johannesburg. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 7

Commandant Hertzog with 700 men and two guns crossed the Roggeveld Mountains, 50 miles east of Clanwilliam. The country is extremely difficult and the passes are easily…

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China. the North China Railway. Great Britain's Protests. London, Jan. l2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 7

Several reports state that Russia has yielded to the protests of Lord Salisbury regarding the terms of the transfer of the North China Railway…

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Railways and Garrisoned Towns Avoided. London, Jan. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 7

It is semi-officially stated at Capetown that the invaders are avoiding the railway and the garrisoned towns. They are keeping continuously moving, seizing as they go horses…

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Tighe's Hill Tramway. Newcastle

The Australian Star · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 2

The Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, arrived here by train on Friday afternoon to open the recently constructed Tighe's Hill to Mayfield tramway. He was…

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Eastern Situation. the Railway Transfer. Russia Yields to Britain

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday Afternoon.--Several reports have been received to the effect that Russia has yielded to Lord Salisbury's protests regarding the suggested terms under…

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Tram Accident

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 7

A waiter named Frank Priest, 33, living at 87 Riely-street, Woolloomooloo, met with an accident in George-street yesterday. He was rifling on[?]an electric tram travelling in the…

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Railway Appeal Board

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 3

Monday was the last day for receiving nominations for the representation of the railway employees on the new Appeal Board. It is understood that about twenty nominations have been…

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Evening News · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, January 14.-The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has purchased the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company's fleet…

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The Canadian Pacific Railway Company. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 5

The Canadian Pacific Railway Company has purchased the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company's fleet…

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Boers Near the Western Railway. London, Jan. 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1901 · page 5

Raiders have appeared at Damslaagte, 28 miles north of Matjesfontein…

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