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

Railways, roads & transport, 1920

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Prolonged Conference of British Railwaymen Government's Offer Discussed. (Reuter's Message.) London, January 8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 1

Indications promise a prolonged Railwaymen's Conference, possibly until January 11. It is now regarded practically as certain that the Government's…

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United Tramways Club

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 3

Ou Saturday, January 3, the club's competitions and district shoot were continued at 200 and 300 yards; also a home and home match with…

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The Road to Fortune

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 3

The road to fortune is the road to health. Success; and the ability to enjoy it, can only be the property of those who keep their bodies fit and…

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Aeroplane Flight Ballarat to Broken Hill a Newspaper Statement

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

A Ballarat message published in the Melbourne "Herald" on Wednesday last read:—"Mr. W. M. Treloar, formerly flight-lieutenant, will leave…

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Railway Trouble Government's Offer Rejected by Conference. (United Service Message.) London, January 10

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 1

The railwaymen's conference has decided to reject the Government offer and has instructed the executive to resume negotiations…

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Melbourne Tram Workers Threaten to Go on Strike Trouble Over Bonuses

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 2

A strike in threatened by a large section of the workers in the employ of the Melbourne Tramway Board. The men held a meeting (says the…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. Railway Trouble Geddes and Horne Are Summoned to Paris Cabinet Meeting To-morrow Reuter's Message.) London, January ll

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1920 · page 4

In response to a summons from Mr. Lloyd George respecting the railway situation. Sir Eric Geddes, Minister for Transport, and Sir R. Horne, Minister…

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Ross Smith's Aeroplane Satisfactory Work Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

Mrs. Andrew Smith received the following telegram from her son Captain Sir Ross Smith to-day:- "Everything going well. Work on…

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Mr. T. [?]Hodes Leaves To-morrow to Build Another Railway

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. T. Rhodes, construction engineer of the Menindie railway, leaves to-morrow by road for Sydney. Mr. Rhodes is to take charge of the…

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Australian Roads Association Formed to Secure Improvements Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

An extensive movement has been launched to form an organisation called the National Roads Association, of Australia." The objects of the Association…

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Returning Soldiers How to Get Free Railway Tickets

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

Next-of-kin may obtain two free first-class return ticket to Adelaide to meet their returning soldier relatives— one for the next-of-kin und one for…

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Motor Car Beats Telegram Instance in Victoria

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 1

An important telegram sent from Albury by Mr. Matthew Mullins to Mr. W. H. Maddock, shire secretary at Tallangatta, was seven hours on the…

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The Idle Mines Tramwaymen to Contribute for B.H. WIVES & CHILDREN Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

The executive council of the Tramway Employees' Union at a meeting yesterday decided to collect a voluntary contribution from all members of 1/…

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Last Edition Miner Office, 7 p.m. British Railways Negotiations Proceeding for Settlement of Trouble Cabinet to Consider (Renter's Message.) London, January 13

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

A most important interview took place to-day between Sir Eric Geddes (Minister for Transport) and the railwaymen's executive. The latter…

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Civil Servant's Death Fall From Moving Tram

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

Charles Henry Thom, a married man employed by the civil service in West Australia, was travelling by a tram on Saturday when he was carried past his…

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Pursuit of Lloyd George Aeroplane Hired by War Office Girls (United Service Message.) London, January 14

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 1

Dismissed War Office girls are hiring an aeroplane to pursue the Premier to Paris in order to submit their grievances to him…

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Returning Soldiers How to Get Free Railway Tickets

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 4

Next-of-kin may obtain two free first-class return tickets to Adelaide to meet their returning soldier relatives— one for the next-of-kin and one for…

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Molong to Dubbo Railway Construction Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 1

The Chief Railway Commissioner says that arrangements are being made for the construction of the Molong to Dubbo railway…

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Free Railway Passes Issue Has Been Stopped

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 2

The police have discontinued issuing free railway passes to persons unemployed who desire to go to South Australia in search of employment. When…

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Four Persons Injured in Moore Park Motor Smash Girl in Critical Condition Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

Four people were injured in a motor car smash at Anzac Parade, Moore Park, early this morning. One giri— Miss Neville (26), employed at Paris…

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