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Broken Hill & the Far West · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1895

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Fire on a Train. Put Oat with land. [By Telegraph.] Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1895 · page 2

While on the journey between Geraldton and Perth a cement track attached to the passenger train took fire. The flames extended to the…

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General Cable News. French Railway Scandals. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1895 · page 2

Many arrests have been made in France in connection wi;h alleged railway scandals…

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The N. Z. Midland Railway. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1895 · page 2

The report of the directors of the Nev Zealand Midland Railway expresses regret that the New Zealand Government does not intend to accord…

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The Tramway Employees. New Year's Present from the Directors

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 4

MR. C. ELEY, the general manager of the Silverton Tramway Company, has received from his board of directors a cheque for £390 for distribution amongst the…

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Horrible Railway Accident. Two Men Killed. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 4

A frightful accident occurred to-day at Jolimont. James O'Halloran, aged 60, and John Smith, aged 33, both married gangers, were screwing a bolt on the…

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N. Z. Midland Railway. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 January 1895 · page 2

At a meeting of sharebolders in the New Zealand Midland Railway Co., Mr. Salt strongly denounced the Government's treatment of the…

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On the Road

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 3

Dame Fortune's angry frown is past, Which often sore dismayed me; She kindly smiles on me at lastA navvy she has made me…

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Horrible Railway Accident. Two Men Killed. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 1

A frightful accident occurred to-day at Jolimont. James O'Halloran, aged 60, and John Smith, aged 33, both married gangers, were screwing a bolt on the…

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The Tramway Employees. New Year's Present from the Directors

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 January 1895 · page 1

MR C. ELEY, the general manager of the Silverton Tramway Company, has received from his board of directors a cheque for £300 for distribucion amongst the…

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Political. [By Telegraph.] New South Wales. The Railway Commissioners. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 January 1895 · page 2

Mr. Young, Minister for Lands, has taken preliminary action for the abolition of the dual offices held by certain officers in the Works…

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Tramway Strike in NewYork. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 4

A serious strike of tramway employees is in progress in New York. Severe conflicts between the strikers and the police have occurred; but the details…

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Railway Robberies. Two Arrests Made. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 January 1895 · page 2

Extensive robberies from railway goods depots have been going on for some time past. The goods stolen consisted principally of large quantities…

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Tramway Strike in New York. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 January 1895 · page 1

A serious strike of tramway employees is in progress in New York. Severe co[?]flic[?]s between the strikers and the police have occurred; but the details…

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The Railway Commissioners. Re-engagement of Mr. Eddy. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 January 1895 · page 4

On returning from his visit to the West Mr. E. M. G. Eddy, Chief Commissioner of Railways, interviewed Mr. Raid, expressing himself as delighted with the…

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The Railway Commissioners. Re-engagement of Mr. Eddy. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 January 1895 · page 1

On returning from his visit to the West Mr. E.M.G. Eddy, Chief Commissioner of Railways, interviewed Mr. [?], expressing himself as delighted with the…

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The Alma Electorate. Mr. Thomas at Railway Town

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1895 · page 2

ON Wednesday evening Mr. Josiah Thomas, M.P. for Alms addressed a well-attended meeting of his constituents in the Primitive Methodist…

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Mr. Thomas at Railway Town. To the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 January 1895 · page 4

SIR,—Allow me to make one or two minor corrections in your otherwise excellentr report of my meeting last evening. I am made to say that "a 10 per cent. reduc…

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Mr. Thomas at Railway Town. to the Editos of the Barbier Miner

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 January 1895 · page 1

Sir,—Allow me to make one or two minor corrections in your otherwise excellent report of my meeting last evening. I am made to say that "a 10 per cent- reduc…

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The South-Eastern Railway Co. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 January 1895 · page 2

Mr. Aussen has been elected Chairman of the Sonth-Eastern Railway Company, in connection with which Mr. Eddy, Chairman of the New South…

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2nd EDITION Miner Office, 4 p.m. Late Cable News. Light Railways. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 February 1895 · page 4

The conference that has been held respecting the construction of light railweys in England has submitted its report. It advises that the councils…

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