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

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

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Broken Hill Trams. Interview with Commissioners. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 1

Mr. W. J. Williams, M.L.A., interviewed the Railway Commisioners three times today respecting the Broken Hill tram service…

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The Tramways. Recommendations of the Committee

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 3

A MEETING of the committee appointed to consider the suggested rearrangement af the sections was held last night at the Town Hall. There were…

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The Tramway Sections. Conflicting Deputations

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1903 · page 4

THERE was a large gathering of business people and others in the municipal council [?]bers this morning, the object being to secure a more…

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The Tramways Agitation for Extension in Railway Town

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 3

SOME few weeks ago a public meeting was held in Railway Town, at which the question of tramway extension in that quarter was discussed; and it was…

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Victorian Railway Crisis. The Position To-Day. Sensational Development. The Drivers Issue an Ultimatum. They May Cease Work at Midnight. [By Telegbaph] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

The city is in a state of intense excitement this morning. The latest development in the railway crisis is sensational…

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Barrier Miner. Friday, May 8, 1903. the Railway Crisis

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1903 · page 2

IT seems that unhappily the Victorian railway trouble must develop into a strike—a strike that even if short-lived threatens to be one of the most…

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Transcontinental Railway. Probable Land Grant Tenderers

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

Captain H. V. Barcley, C.E. engineering surveyor has arrived in Adelaide from England for the purpose of gaining information regarding the proposed land…

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The Victorian Railway Strike

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

THE threatened strike by the employes of the Victorian railways will be a serious matter. A strike of any kind is a serious matter, but a strike against the…

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Telegraphic News The Victorian Railway Crisis. a Final Ultimatum. Ignored by the Government. the Men Go Oui Today. Sydney

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

The Victorian railway men have given the Premier a final ultimatum definitely declining to withdraw from the Trades Hall. A crisis is now…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— Victorian Railway Crisis. Melbourne Excited, If a Strike Occurs, loyal Men Offered Double Wages. Other Proposals of the Department, [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 1

Melbourne is this afternoon intensely excited, awaiting events in connection with the railway crisis. A subcommittee of the Cabinet is…

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The Railway Crisis. the Strike Commenced. Trains Ceased Running at Midnight. Excitement in Melbourne. Premier Irvine Under Police Escort. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1903 · page 2

In pursuance of the ultimatum to the Government by the Enginedrivers' and Firemen's Association, of which the Cabinet refused to take any notice,…

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The Street Trams

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 4

THE total number of passengers carried on the street trams last week was 22,843…

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Interstate Communication. A Motor-car Service. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 2

The following notice was posted at the Redfern railway station yesterday:—"Owing to the labor troubles in Victoria, the Railway…

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The Railway Strike. Business Partially Paralysed. Mr. Bent Without Misgiving. Incidents on the Lines. How the Men Regard Things. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 1

Partial paralysis has already set in in badness as a result of the railway strike. In the Jewish Synagogue to-day…

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The Railway Crisis. Effect on Business. Prices of Food Rising. City Firms Reducing Hands. Incidents of the Conflict. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 2

The Cabinet sat again yesterday considering the strike, though what was done has not been announced. Several policemen and one driver and…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, May 11, 1903. the Railway Strike

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 2

WHAT for some days past has appeared to be inevitable has at length tran spired, and the Victorian railway employees, as they are represented by…

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The following appeared in Saturday's Second Edition: the Railway Strike Incidents of the Day. Suburban Traffic. Men Offering their Services Freely. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1903 · page 4

Only half the usual number of trains have been provided for the suburban traffic to-day, as half the men who promised to take up jobs failed to…

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Sydney Exchange Supports the Government. N. S. W. Railway and Tramway Support. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

The Sydney Stook Exchange yesterday afternoon wired to Mr, Irvine, the Victorian Premier, that the members of the Exchange "heartily…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition:— the Railway Strike. Ministry Reticent. Manifesto by the Men. To-day's Train Service. Bonus of £50 Offered to Loyal Men. Exciting Incidents. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 1

The State Cabinet sat all this morning considering the strike, but nothing has been disclosed concerning what was done…

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The Position in Adelaide. Support for the Government. Sympathy with the Men. Train Arrangements. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 2

A largely-attended meeting of the Federated Employer's Council of South Australia was held on Monday, when a resolution was carried un[?]…

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