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Railways, roads & transport, 1905

6,475 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 250

The Card Table the Call for a Ruff at Bridge

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 2

While most of us who take our Bridge seriously, regarding it as a scientific form of amusement and recreation, and not as a money-making concern, are desirous of seeing it as free as possible…

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New Railway Engines. Twenty at £3900 Each—ordered From America

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 5

The Railway Commissioners have placed an order with the Baldwin Engineering Co. of America for 20 "P" class engines, and it is understood that the price to be paid…

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Railways and Retrenchment. Rumor Denied by Commissioners. No Cutting Down of Hands

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 3

With reference to the report that some 1500 hands had recently been retrenched in the Railway Department, the Commissioners have had prepared a table showing…

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The Edgecliffe Tram

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 3

The public who travel by the Edgecliffe tramline are not unanimous that the electric service is superior to the cable, and the drivers are all convinced that they…

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The "Casual" List. Tramway Retrenchment. Men at Twelve Shillings a Week

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 1

The rather startling policy of retrenchment that is being enforced in the Railway Department is being extended in a rather unique manner to the tramway branch. At…

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Serious Tram Accident

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 3

A shocking accident, which might have resulted fatally, occurred on Saturday in King-street, to Mr. J. B. Laing, a member of the "Hansard" staff at Parliament. Mr…

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The Crotchety Smoker. And the Intrusive Lady. a Railway Car Episode

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 January 1905 · page 5

The meek-looking little woman entered the railway carriage and seated herself. She glanced curiously at the old gentleman on the opposite side. She coughed slightly. The…

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The North Shore Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 4

It is some time since anything was heard of the project of a North Shore Bridge, which has ceased to be part of the political stock-in-trade of Parliamentary candidates for northern sub…

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Railway Employees. Some Recent Dismissals. an Official Explanation. the Usual Periodical Adjustment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 7

Judging from an explanation made by the Railway authorities on Saturday the state of alarm in which the railyvay employees find themselves at what they understand to be the…

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Guaranteeing a Railway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

The settlers on the Bogan Gate to Bulbodney proposed line of railway, or rather on that 15-mile section of it which was intended to run as far as Trundle, are…

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Twelve Shillings a Week. The "Casual" List Tramway Retrenchment

The Australian Star · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

The rather startling policy of retrenchment that is being enforced in the Railway Department is being extended in a rather unique manner to the tramway branch. A…

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Tram Accident

The Australian Star · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

A shocking accident, which might have resulted fatally, occurred on Saturday in King-street, to Mr. J. B. Laing, a member of the "Hansard" staff at Parliament. Mr…

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Anniversary Day. Railway Arrangements for the Holiday

The Australian Star · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 3

The Railway Commissioners have provided ample facilities for those desirous of making the most of the approaching holiday to visit the country tourist resorts, &c…

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New Railway Proposal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 4

Some time ago a 15-mile length of railway line, connecting Bogau Gate and Trundle, was approved by Parliament at an estimated cost of £31,000, and although the sleepers aud rails…

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Railway Competition. with Private Persons. Is It Fair?

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--While the Railway Standing Committee was yesterday examining Mr. Tait, Chief Railway Commissioner, with regard to the proposed new central railway, the…

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Recent Railway Disaster. Death of Mr. Robert Brough

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--The death is announced of Mr. Robert Brough, F.R.S.A., the well-known artist, who was fearfully burned in connection with the…

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Growth of the City. Establishment of New Suburbs. Influence of the Electric Tram. Operations of the Land Speculator. I.

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 5

The man who can with certainty predict the direction and manner of a city's growth and expansion may. if he have the desire, become a millionaire without taking off his coat…

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Railway Institute. Fourteenth Annual Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

The 14th annual meeting of members of the Railway Institute was field on Friday night, Mr. H. McLachlan presiding. Among others present were Messrs. J. Harper (Chief Traffic Manager)…

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Anniversary Day. Railway Arrangements

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

This day week, Monday, the 31st inst., will be a public holiday--Anniversary Day. The Railway Commissioners have provided ample facilities for those desirous of making the most of…

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Tram Accident in the City

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1905 · page 6

John B. Laing a resident of Oxford-street, Petersham, was the victim of a tram accident in King-street on Saturday, and sustained injuries which necessitated his removal to the…

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