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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

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Adelaide Tramway Trouble. Mr. Goodman and Association Officers. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 5

By recognising the officers of the Tramways Employees' Association not employed by the Trust, the secretary (Mr. Hill) states that taxpayers would…

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A Shocking Accident. at Eveleigh Railway Sheds. Belt Repairer Caught in Machinery. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1912 · page 5

A shocking accident, attended with fatal results, occurred at the Eveleigh railway sheds on Saturday. Alexander Bertonshaw (37), a belt…

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Railways and Tramways. Quarter's Earlings, £2,109,128. Sixty-seven Million Tram Passengers

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 3

The abounding prosperity of the State is refleeting in the report of the Chief Commissioner for Railways and Tramways for the quarter ended…

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Brisbane Tramway Trouble. a Disquieting Rumor. General Conflict Fkarkd. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

in connection with the Brisbane tramway strike, it is rumored that members of the Railway Employees' Association will make common cause…

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Wellington Tramway Unrest. Men Give Notice of Intended Strike. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1912 · page 2

It is considered almost certain that the Wellington tramwnymen will give the City Council notice of their intontion to strike., this being necessary…

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A Canadian Railway Accident. Portion of Train Derailed by Rockslide. [Reuter's Message.] Vancouver

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 4

Donald Mann, on the Canadian' Northern Railway, to-day narrowly escaped injury through a rockslide, which derailed a portion of the Vancouver to…

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A Widow Killed. Run Down by a Train. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

Thelma[?] Brooke, n widow (50), was accidentally killed through being run down by a train on the railway crossing at Subiaco yesterday…

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Tram Service Discontinued

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The tram service ceased before the usual hour last evening. Thousands of people pnrnded the streets wearing red ribbons, the [?]mblem in of socialism…

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Premier and Railway Commis Sioner Return to Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The Premior and Commissioner of Railways returned to Brisbane by the Sydney mail train last night. It is understood that the strike is responsible…

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Brisbane Tramway Strike. a General Strike Commenced. Over 14,000 Unionists Affected. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

Brisbane is in the throes of the most remarkable industrial upheaval, over experienced. The threatened general strike in…

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Wagga to Tumberumba Railway. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 2

The Wagga to Tumberutnba railway, which will cost £387,200, is to be constructed by day labor…

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Condobolin-broken Hill Railway League. Last Night's Meeting

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 3

A meeting of members of the Condobolin-Broken Hill Railway League was held in the Mayor's room at the Council Chambers last night, when Mr. W…

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The Turco-italian War. Motor Launch Captured at Hodeidah. Plying the Union Jack. [Reuters Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1912 · page 4

The Italian warship Piemonte lowered a boat flying the white flag at Hodeidah and captured a motor launch flying the Union Jack…

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Brisbane Tramway Depute: i, Effect Op General Strike.; f. RAILWAY SIyiOE;OURTAIlID.; Tramway Service Suspended. Milk Delivered Under Per-' M1ts. ' Hotels Closing for the Day.' Fifteen Thousa'nd Unionists i March In-procession

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 4

Tho effect of the general strike' in Brisbane, arising-out of tho.tramway disputo, was visible early this niorn.iir. ' '; ':' ' '..,."…

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Barrier Miner. Thursday, February 1, 1912. the Condobolin to Broken Hill Railway

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

TO-DAY the people of Broken Hill have an opportunity of putting forward their claims for railway connection with Condobolin and Sydney. They have had a…

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Condobolin to Broken Hill Railway. Public Works Committee in Broken Hill. the Taking of Evidence

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The Public Works Committee arrived in Broken Hill yesterday evening and proceeded to take evidence this morning in connection with the proposed…

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Brisbane Tramway Dispute. General Strike Continues. More Unionists Out. Government to Preserve Order at All Costs. Hotels and Wine Shops to Be Closed. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The general strike in Brisbane arising out of the tramway dispute still continues. Many more unionists in various…

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The Trans-australian Railway [?]Rst Sod to Be Turned About April or May. 'Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The first sold of the trans-Australian railway will be turned about April or May. Mr. Fisher (Prime Minister) says…

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Sensational Ride. 'A' Runaway Motor Car. Down a Mountain Road

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 5

A motor-car party from Wagga to Yarrangobilly Caves had a sensational misadventure last week (says the "S.M. Herald.")…

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Attempted Train Robbery. a Sensational Chase. [Reuter's Message."] Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 4

Three burglars, armed with Browning pistols, were surprised while robbing the goods depot, at Orleans station. They fired at the railway men who…

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