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

Railways, roads & transport, 1908

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Tramway Employees' Deputation. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 4

A deputation from the tramway Employees Union waited on the Premier (Mr. Wade) yesterday and asked that the dispute listed by them might…

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Tram Conductor Injured. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 May 1908 · page 4

Frederick Hodder, a tram conductor, yesterday sustained serious scalp wounds by being knocked off the footboard of his tram by a passing lorry…

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A Daring Theft. Woman Obtains a Valuable Haul. Deceives Railway Official. [Renter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

A lady and gentleman at Manchester yesterday, who were about to start for Liverpool, deposited in the guard's van four packages. The guard himself did…

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The Motor Car Fatality. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 May 1908 · page 2

At the inquest yesterday on the body of Hy. Weller who was run down by a moter car in College-street a few days since and killed, Gibbs, the driver…

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Federal Parliament. the Honor of Parliament. Transcontinental Railway. the Close of the Session. Melbourne, Thursday. Both branches of the Federal Legislature met yesterday. the Senate

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 8

In the Senate, Senator Chataway (Queensland), asked whether, in view of the fact that a select committee had been appointed to inquire into the…

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Narromine-peak Hill Railway. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 8

The surveyors have completed the survey of about 12 miles of the proposed Narromine—Peak Hill railway…

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An Obsolete Tram System

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 7

The Adelaide tramcars seem to be gradually fulling to pieces. The members of the Municipal Tramways Trust urge that as some day there are…

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The Transcontinental Railway. Beginning the Survey. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

The Government of South Australia having allowed the Engineer-in-Chief to oblige the Commonwealth, Government by carrying out the survey of the…

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Tramway Employees' Strike. Occurs at Auckland. Two Hundred and Fifty Men Out. Tram Traffic Entirely Suspended. Auckland

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 4

The employees of the Auckland Electric Tramway Company, to the number of 250, struck work at noon yesterday in pursuance of an, ultimatum…

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The White Cliffs Railway League

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 5

A very enthusiastic meeting of the White Cliffs Railway League was held in the Mechanics' Hall on Monday week. There was a good attendance. The…

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Adelaide Electric Tramways. Turning of the Sod. Witnessed by Thousands. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 May 1908 · page 8

The turning of the sod in connection with the electric tramways took place this afternoon in the presence of thousands of citizens. The State Governor…

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Antwerp Railway Accident. a Gruesome Picture, Forty Killed and Eighty Injured, [Reutor's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The victims of the railway accident which occurred at Antwerp yesterday were ghastly mutilated and crushed. Several were decapitated. A severed…

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Baghdad Railway Extension. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 8

Owing to Germany's pressure the Porte has sanctioned the 600 mile extension of the Baghdad railway, includ. ing the Taurus section, to Mardin…

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Linking Up the State. the Broken' Hill Railway. Minister for Works on Tour. Deputation at Condobolin

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 3

Mr. O. A. Leo, Minister for Works, accompanied by Mr. A. J. Kelly, member for the Lachlan, and Mr. Hutchinson, Surveyor for Railways., arrived…

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Railway Officials Dismissed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The two officials held responsible, for the Murrurundi railway accident have been dismissed from the service…

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A Railway Collision. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 8

A collison occurred yesterday at a village, near Antive p. the Brits c's expess being mistakenly turned on a siding where a crowded pilgrim train was…

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Auckland Tram Strike. Lines of 'Buses Beins Inaugurated. Auckland

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 4

The Auckland tram strike continues. Trame is confined to horse vehicles and motor cars. Lines of 'buses are being inaugurated to cope with the traffic…

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Railway C0mmisioners' Tour. Sydney, Saturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 8

The Railway Commissioners made their annual tour of inspection on the Northern line yesterday. Mr. T. Johnson (Chief Commissioner) says that…

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The Meat Industry and Railway Extension. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 May 1908 · page 8

Mr. T. Waddell' "(State "Treasurer), speaking at Bourke yesterday; said that the condition of the most industry would be improved by propagating the best…

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Railway Commissioners' Tour. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners made their annual tour of inspection on the Northern line yesterday. Mr. T. Johnson (Chief Commissioner) says that…

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