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

Railways, roads & transport, 1899

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The Tarrawingee Tramway. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1899 · page 2

The Hallway Commissioners are calling tenders for the supply of 20,000 sleepers, to be delivered at Sydney and Newcastle, for effecting repairs to the Tarrawingee tramline…

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The Menindie Railway

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1899 · page 2

THE public petition in favor of the construction of the proposed Menindio railway has been presented by Mr. Cann to the Premier, who was reminded by the member of the…

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Orientals v. Tramways

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 2

The weather was very disagreeable for cricket on Saturday afternoon, a strong wind frequently causing blinding clouds of dust to sweep over the ground. The match between…

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A Tram Accident. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1899 · page 2

Jomes Mann, aged 40 years, a miner, came in contact with a tram on Friday evening in the city, and was admitted in an unconscious condition to the hospital. He expired…

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Alleged Case of Stealing Opal at White Cliffs. Accused Committed for Train

Western Grazier · Wednesday 8 February 1899 · page 2

On February 2 Robert Bismarck H[?]man and Rudolph Trevan [?] appeared on remand from January 31, before Mr. J. W. Fletcher, P.M. conjointly…

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Wilcannia Railway League

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 2

A meeting of the Cobar-Wilcannia Railway League was held at the Wilcannia Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon last. Present—Mr J…

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Railway Racing in America. 110 Miles an Hour

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1899 · page 1

EARLY in January last a race took place between the Burlington anti Quincy and the Chicago and North-western fast mail trains, an account of which was cabled to the…

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Accident on a Mine Railway

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 2

A man named Thomas Warren, working in Harry's open cut, met with a very serious accident at about 11 o'clock on Saturday night. He was along the tram-line in front…

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Tramways v. Norths

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 February 1899 · page 2

The Tramways began their match against the Norths on the north pitch, and, going first to the wickets, had scored 184 all told when time was called. Sutton went in first and…

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A Railway Men's Strike. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1899 · page 2

The laborers the Moree-Iuvercil railway extension, who recently struck for an increase of wages, have resumed work…

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Cobar-Wilcannia Railway

Western Grazier · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

The executive committee of the Cobar-Wilcannia Railway League are working hard and it is commendable that so much interest is being taken…

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Killed on the Railway. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

James Towney, a married man, residing at Chippendale, on the outskirts of the city, was unloading trucks at Darling Harbor yesterday afternoon, when his breast was crushed…

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Norths. v. Tramways

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 February 1899 · page 2

In their first innings the Tramways did not give the Norths a very difficult task in topping a score of 18[?]; and yet the Norths failed to do it. They were unfortunate in having…

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Terrible Railway Smash. Two Trains Collide. The Killed and Injured. [Reuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 4

Advices from the Continent give particulars of a terrible railway accident at Brussels, the metropolis of Belgium. A passenger train was standing at…

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A Railway Mishap. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

Edward Dempsey, a child two years of age, Wintered on to the railway at Richmond last night and was knocked down by a train. He was badly hurt, and there is no…

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The Brussels Railway Smash. How it Occurred. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 February 1899 · page 2

Further particulars have been received from Brussels relative to the terrible railway accident that occurred there yesterday…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.j Fatal Tram Accident. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

Joseph Locchl, a lad of 14, subsequent to bathing yesterday afternoon, attempted to jump on a moving tram at Bondi and fell between the ears. He sustained a compound…

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Cobar-Wilcannia Railway League. an Enthusiastic Meeting

Western Grazier · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 2

A public meeting, in connection with the above league, was held in the Bijou Theatre last Wednesday evening. The attendance was not large, there being two…

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The following appeared in our late ditions yesterday:— the Silverton Tramway Half-yearly Meeting. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 4

The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in the Silverton Tramway Company was held this afternoon. Mr. M.Bryde, the chairman, in presenting…

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Souths v. Tramways

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 February 1899 · page 2

The weather looked very threatening on Saturday afternoon just at the hour when play in the premiership matches was commenced on the Oval. There was some excuse,…

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