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

Railways, roads & transport, 1910

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Investigating the Cause. Views of Railway Men. Disquieting Statements

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 2

The catastrophe which (says the "Age" of February 8) happened at Beaufort in the early hours of Saturday morning, when a heavily-loaded…

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Cycling Road-race

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 3

The South Broken Hill Amateur Cycling Club will have a road-race next Wednesday afternoon. The race will start from the Union Club Hotel, and…

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Railway Accidents. Coal Truck Upset. the Katoomba Inquiry. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 2

Another railway accident occurred on the line between Katoomba and Medlow Bath yesterday. A truck connected with a coal train…

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Adelaide Electric Trams. Prospect of Extension. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 4

There is an early prospect of the extension of the electric tramway system to the western portion of Adelaide…

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Another Railway Accident. Man Killed Instantaneously. His Head Crushed. Two Others Have Narrow Escapes. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 4

Another railway accident, the fourteenth within the past nine days, occurred last night, the result being that a man's head was crushed, and two…

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Druidism. Railway Lodge

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 2

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Railway Lodge was held at the Burke Ward Institute last night. A.D. Bro. Baker occupied the chair. Bards'…

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The Beaufort Railway Accident. Theories of the Accident. Danger of Two-engined Trains. Views of Engineers

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 4

The circumstance that (says the "Age" of February 8) in nearly all the serious, railway accidents which have happened during recent years the…

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White Cliffs News. Great Fire in Kerara Road

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 2

On Saturday night last at about 10.46., a bright light was noticed in the shop formerly occupied by L. Vendsuberg, jeweller, in Kerara…

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Another Railway Accident. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 5

A narrow escape from a serious accident at Eumeralla yesterday is reported. The springs of the truck on the mixed mail train broke, and the…

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Railway Druids v. Wattle Blossoms (Ladies)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 8

The above will meet south of See Park, when the Railways will bowl left hand, field one hand and bat opposite to the usual hand.—Railways:…

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Mystery of an Empty Carriage. Woman's Mutilated Body. Found on Railway Line. Finger Prints on Ourtain

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 3

What (says "Lloyd's" of December 26) is supposed to be a brutal murder was discovered on the arrival at the Gare du Lyon, Paris, of a train from…

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Wattle Blossoms v. Railway Druids

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 5

On Saturday afternoon the above team's met south of See Park. The Railway Druids had to bowl left hand, field one hand, and bat opposite to the…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] Australian Motor Cab Company. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 4

The Australian Motor Cab Company's prospectus has been issued…

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Restoring Victorian Railway Timetable. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

The Victorian Railway Commissioners are restoring the timetable which prevailed before the strike…

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A Brave Railwayman. His Courage Recognised. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

Recognition has been accorded by the Railway Department to a foreman of works named Henry, who on January 25 stopped a runaway goods train…

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Thefts at Railway Yards. Two Men Caught by Police. One Shot Running Away. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

For some time petty thefts have been frequent at the Alexandra railway store yards. The authorities decided to make a…

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Silverton Tramway Employees' Picnic

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 2

The general meeting of the Silverton Tramway Employees Picnic and Sports was held on Sunday morning last. There was a good attendanoe of…

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The Beaufort Railway Disaster. Investigating the Cause. Driver Montgomery's Warning. Further Developments Expected. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1910 · page 4

At Ballarat during last week a complene investigation was made into the cause of the Beaufort railway disaster. It is declared to be an undisputed…

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Convict's Tramp Across Africa. Leaps From Moving Train While Heavily Ironed. Strange Wanderings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 7

There has just died in an African prison a man who achieved one of the most daring escapes from custody on record (says a London newspaper of…

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A Terrific Bush Fire. Five Miles From Murray Bridge. Several Homesteads Burnt Out. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 4

A terrific bush fire is raging on Wild Horse Plains, about five miles from Murray Bridge. Several homesteads have been burnt out, and others are in…

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