E. M. G. Eddy

Edward Miller Gard Eddy (24 July 1851[1] – 21 June 1897) was Chief Commissioner of Railways in colonial New South Wales 1888–1897.

[5] He was a tireless reformer, and having a broad knowledge of railway practice, his opinions were respected by business, politicians and his staff, who found him diligent but fair in his treatment of those for whom he was responsible.

His reformist zeal initially met with open hostility and secret intrigue, but he overcame resistance through by stubborn strength and clarity of vision.

[1] Their Sydney home was a fine house in spacious grounds on the new South Head Road, Double Bay, later owned by James Macken of Mark Foy's.

[citation needed] On 14 June 1897 he left for Queensland, where he expected a holiday in the north combined with an inspection of railways closer to the border, but was prevailed on by R. J.