Another New Bridge
There was a large assemblage at near Luskintyre, near Lochinvar, on Tuesday afternoon, to witness the opening of the new bridge, which is regarded as one of the finest of the character in…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1904
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Obituary. George Francis Train
LONDON, January 19, 2.55 p.m.—The death is announced of Mr. George Francis Train. [Mr. George Francis Train was a native of Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., and, as a young…
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The State Premier on Jan. 14 turned the first sod in connection with the work of constructing the new bridge across the Hawkesbury River, about two miles from Richmond…
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MAITLAND, Tuesday.--The Luskintyre Bridge, spanning tho Hunter River, and connecting Lie village of Lochinvar and the Luskintyre district, was formally opened to-day by Mr. John Gillies,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Parramatta District. Closing a Public Road
A short time ago the action of the Government in closing a road dividing the grounds of the Parramatta Hospital for Insane was commented upon by the aldermen of the Parramatta Council, and it was suggested that a public…
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On the 14th inst the first sod for the bridge to be erected at a cost of £20,000 over the Hawkesbury River at Richmond, was turned by the Statu Premier (Sir John See), who was accompanied on the journey from Redfern by Mr. Waddell (Treasurer), Colonel Holb. row, C.M.G., M.L.C., Mr. H. Clarke, M.L.A., and Mr. J Cook, M.P., and Mrs. Cook. On reaching Richmond Sir John See was received by Mr. B. Hall, M.L.A., the Parliamentary representative for the district, and Mrs. Hall, Mr. T. R. Smith, M.L A., Alderman E. Campbell (Mayor of Richmond) and Mrs. Campbell, Alderman T. Primrose (Mayor of Windsor), Captain J. J…
Continued on Trove, page 155 →MR. G. F. TRAIN. Well-Known American Dead. LONDON
The death is reported of Mr. George Francois Train, a well-known citizen of the United States. [Mr. Train was also well known in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Railway and Tramway Employees
The grand council of the railway and tramway employees has issued a circular to members of the different affiliated unions, appealing for support for their selected nominee (Mr. T. Burke) as employees'…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Creedon-thompson Off. Former Won't Train. and Club Refuses to Have Its Patrons Choused
There is to be no Creedon-Thompson fight. It's all off, and Creedon gets no more chances. He pretended to go into training at…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bridge Over the Hunter River. an Imposing and Expensive Structure. Opening Ceremony at Luskintyre. Denial of Ministerial Extravagance. (By Our Special Reporter.) West Maitland
One of the finest bridges in the country districts of the State was opened to traffic at Luskintyre, a small agricultural settlement on the Hunter River, this afternoon. The…
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About 6 a.m. to-day, the tram proceeding from Balmain to the city ran into a two-horse lorry, of M'Farlane's, the carrier, in Mount Vernon-street, Glebe. It is thought that the tram…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Trans-siberian Railway. Arrest of Japanese Spies. London, Jan. 18
Many Japanese spies have been arrested in Manchuria. It was feared that they intended to destroy the Trans-Siberian railway…
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Fort Macquarie defeated Ocean-street, at Rushcutter Bay Oval, on Monday, by an innings and 134 runs, Fort Macquarie, 333 (Horrigan 95 not out. Eldridge 88, Turnbull 31, and Cunneen 25). Ocean-street, 59 and 140 (Day…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cycling and Motoring. the Cycling Carnival. Final Night's Racing
The international cycling carnival is to be concluded this evening on the Sydney Cricket Ground. The programme is absolutely the finest that has been placed before the public this season, and should be…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Public Works Committee. Tramway From Wallsend to West Wallsend
The Public Works Committee met yesterday afternoon. The first matter considered was the expediency of constructing a line of tramway from Wallsend to West Wallsend. Mr. A. A. Atkinson, Chief…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Accident on the Paris Underground Railway. London, Jan. 19
An accident occurred on the Paris underground railway yesterday between Combat and Belleville stations. A number of people were injured…
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The latest information as to the returns from the tramways is further testimony as to the increasing importance of that branch of the Railway Department. Its operations…
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The tramways now form a very important branch of the public service controlled by the Railway Commissioners, and their earnings more than equal those of some of the smaller…
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At Monday night's meeting of the Paddington Council it was decided, at the instance of Alderman Dillon, to wait upon the Minister for Works to urge the necessity of constructing a…
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