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

Railways, roads & transport, 1917

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In Egypt. a Railway Feat. Line From the Canal to El Arish. (Reuter's Message.) Cairo

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 8

A broad gauge railway from the Suez Canal yesterday reached El Arish. The last 15 miles was constructed in 15 days, a remarkable performance…

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Germany and Switzerland. Another Broken Treaty. Train Service to Be Reduced. (United Service" Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 1

A correspondent of the "Daily Mail" in Switzerland instances, as showing Germany's disregard for international treaties, that the German Government…

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Tramway Talks. Brief References to Current Topics. Series No. 65

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 4

"Well," said the Regular Rider, during a conversation with other passengers on the tramcar as it was going to South Broken Hill, "old Kaiser Bill…

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Killed by Motor Car. Little Girl Knocked Down. Another Serio[?]usly Injured. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 1

As the result of a motor car accident yesterday in King-street, Newtown (Sydney), a five year old girl was killed instantly, while another…

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The Queensland Floods. Waters Subsiding. Famine Threatens in Stricken Area. Interrupted Railway Communication. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 1

A telegram from Charters Towers states that the Burdekin River rose 34ft. above summer levels, but has since fallen to 25ft above summer level…

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Seven Bookmakers Severely Injured. Thrown Prom a Motor Car. En Route to Aspendale Park. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 2

Through one of the back tyres of their motor car blowing out when the car was swerved abruptly to avoid a collision with car ahead of them,…

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Killed on the Railway. Woman Run Over. Brother's Narrow Escape. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Alice Brariscomb, who lives in Grafton-street, Woollhara, waa killed instantly by a train near Tascott, platform, three…

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Repairing Larissa Bridge. (Reuter's Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The "Matin" says that Greece has promised the Entente Ministers to repair the Larissa bridge within 48 hours…

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In the Balkans. Naval Aeroplanes Wreck a Bridge. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Admiralty reports:— "Our naval aeroplanes attacked and wrecked one span of the Euleli Burgas railway bridge, over the Maritza…

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The Queensland Floods. Waters Subsiding. Famine Threatened in Stricken Area. Interrupted Railway Communication. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 1

A telegram from Charters Towers states that the Burdekin Raver rose 34ft. above summer level, but has since fallen to 25ft. above summer level…

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Government Trams

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 4

The total number of passengers carried on the Broken Hill Government tramways during the week ended January 6, was 33,267, compared with…

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In and Out Railway Traffic

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 4

Daring the week ended January 6, the arrivais by the express totalled 608, and the departures 856. For the corresponding week of last year, the…

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Melbourne Tram Smash. One Passenger Killed. Eighteen Injured. High Speed Down an Incline. the Car Capsized. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

A tramcar which could accommodate about 70 people left the Burwood terminus yesterday afternoon fairly full. A little distance out there is a steep…

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Boy's Dangerous Pranks. Tampering with Railway Signals

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 January 1917 · page 2

The Mount Gambier correspondent of "The Register" reports:— In the Police Court on Thursday morning, before Mr. F. Davison, S.M.,…

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Melbourne Tram Smash. Motor-driver Says Brakes Did Not Act. a Girl's Foot Amputated. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 9 January 1917 · page 2

An investigation is being held into Sunday's electric tram accident at Burwood. The motorman's story is that the…

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Italy and Austria. Vigorous Artillery Work. Aeroplane Over Trieste. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

British Admiralty intercepts; collected by the wireless press:— [?]An Italian official communique says:—…

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Fire at Railway Town

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 3

At about 6 o'clock last night the Central and Ralway Town fire brigades responded to an alarm of fire in Wolfram-street, off Bismuth-street. Railway…

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"Go Slow" Tactics on the Railways. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 2

Addressing a meeting of railway and tramway[?]men; Mr: J. Fraser (Chief Railway Commissioner) yesterday referred to the "go slow" methods in the…

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The Melbourne Tram Smash. an Eye-witness's Story

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

Near the scene of the Burwood (Melbourne) tram smash on Sunday (says "The Argus") is Hartwell House— occupied by Mr. D. H. Scott and Mr…

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The Melbourne Tram Smash. an Eye-witness's Story

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 1

Near the scene of the Burwood (Melbourne) tram smash on Sunday (says "The Argus") is Hartwell House— occupied by Mr. D. H. Scott and Mr…

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