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

Railways, roads & transport, 1921

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Railway Washaways (Continued from Page 1.) Some Repairs Washed Out. Near Cutana Siding

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 4

Mr. A. H. Allen, traffic manager of the Silverton Tramway Company, when asked this afternoon whether he had any further information concerning the…

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In and Out Railway Traffic Departures in Excess of ARRlVALS BY 246

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 2

The management of the Silverton Tramway Company reports that during the month of February there were 1618 arrivals and 1864 departures by the…

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Bad Roads To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 1

Sir,—Kindly allow me space to point out our bad roads to the City Council. There is one road which is a shame and disgrace to the city of Broken Hill;…

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Railway Washaways (Continued from Page 1.) Emergency Mail Service by Aeroplane or Cars Picture Managers' Efforts

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 4

The suspension of railway traffic caused by the washaways has prevented the local pictuse theatre proprietors obtaining the films for their…

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Possibly No Train This Week Other Washways Unofficially Reported Latest About Washaways Line Still Impassable Silverton Tramway Coy. Sends Men to Help Repair

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 1

The management of the Silverton Tramway Company has been informed that it is possible that no trains will reach Broken Hill this week. This, it…

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OVER 10 Inches at Quorn Reported SlNCE FEB. 21 Railways Interrupted Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 1

Quorn reports that 10½in. of rain lave fallen there since February 21, and that it is still raining. Heavy foods are reported from Peterborough,…

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Arrival of Mixed Train Passenger Interviewed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

According to a statement made by a fraveller who arrived in Broken Hill this morning by a mixed train from Cockbu[?]n, the washaways between…

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Express to Leave To-night Damaged Railway Track Repaired Latest About the Washaways Goods Train Comes Through Vegetables 'And Coal Arrive This Morning Express Trains To-night for 'Adelaide & Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. A. H. Allen (traffic manager of the Silverton Tramway Company) has issued the following statement concerning the resumption of the railway…

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Attempt to Wreck Train Frustrated by Signalman Stones and Timber on Rails Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

An attempt was made yesterday between noon and 1 o.clock. p.m. to wreck a train on the Milson's Point line but the timely arrival of George Warner,…

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Damaged Railways Department Reported Busy Effecting Track Repairs Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

The Railways Department is busily engaged repairing damaged lines. The East-West train is still at Wynbring, about 310 miles beyond Port Augusta…

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Revolt in Ireland Passengers on a Train Searched by Soldiers (United Service Message.) London, March 3

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 4

A military force made a raid on Mulingar railway station and searched all the passengers on a train and arrested James M'Keown, a Sinn Fein…

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Work on the Mines No Change in Position No change is reported in the position along the line of lode. Request to Mr. Kavanagh for Free Railway Passes

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. T. Ganiboni, secretary of the the Town Employees' Union to-day telegraphed to Mr. E. J. Kavanagh, Assistant Minister, asking him to falfil his…

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Railway Traffic Resumed No Difficulty Reported 33 Trucks to Come To-day

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

The express which left Broken Hill last night was the first for the week, the hold-up being due to washa ays on the South Australian railway line…

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The East-west Line a Bridge in Danger

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

A sudden and exceptional flow of water the full width of the inlet, at the, head of the gulf came down with great force at [?]orker's Crossing on…

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(Published by Special Arrangement) Prisoners of the Council CHAPTER I. —On the Bridge of Suicides

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

It was a mere whim which led me in the dusk of a gloomy November day to take a walk upon Clifton's beautifal but ill-omened Suspension Bridge,…

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Revolt in Ireland Passengers on a Train Searched by Soldiers (United Service Message.) London. March 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

A military force made a raid on Mulingar railway station and searched all the passengers on a train and arrested James M'Keown, a Sinn Fein…

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Govt. Control of Railways to Terminate in Britain Cabinet Decision (United Service Message.) London, March 4

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

The Cabinet has vetoed Sir Eric Geddes's proposals for the re-organisation of the transport service of tha country, and has decided, instead, to…

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Rain Storms in S.a. Much Railway Traffic Seriously Disorganised

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

The difficulties and dislocation caused to the northern r[?]lways of South Australia through the floods are still g[?]ving much trouble to the…

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Govt Relief Committee Application to Chief Sect. Fob More Railway Passes

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Government Relief Committee was held at the Police Station to-day, Police-Inspector W. [?]. Dimond presiding. There were also…

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East-west Railway Train Service Resumed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 4

The reposition of the East-West railway service was announced-to-day. Traina will leave Adelaide for Perth at 7.20 am. to-morrow, and on March…

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