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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

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Silverton Tramway Charges To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

Sir,—It is with interest that I have read the letter of "Hot Box" and the reply furnished by the general manager of the Silverton Tramway…

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In and Out Railway Traffic

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

The Silverton Tramway passenger traffic figures for the month of January show the arrivals to be 2428 and the departures 1860. In the…

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Government Tram Traffic

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

During the month of January, 99,957 passengers rode in the Government trams as compared with 114,900 for the corresponding month of last…

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Unfounded Impression Regarding Railway Work

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 1

Referring to a report that several men were being attracted to the Northern Territory in the expectation of an early start being made with the…

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Motor Boat Out of Control Dashes Into Wall and Sinks

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 3

The 100 horsepower speed launch Awaya was being given a trial spin on the Sydney Harbor on Monday when the throttle gear jammed and the [?]…

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Railway Guard Killed Back Portion of Train Breaks Away on Incline Bumps Into Following Train Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

The back portion of a goods train broke away on a steep incline between Woodend and Macedon, and dashed into another goods train which was…

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African Miners' Strike Dynamite on Railway Women's Commando Charges Through Police (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 3

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

The Town Hall announcement that five arrests had been made is another of the mysteries of the strike. Police headquarters have not heard of the…

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Strike in Germany Railwaymen's Dispute Spreads in Northern Area Short Strike Expected (Reuter's Message.) Berlin, January 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 1

A general strike of railwaymen, arising out of a wages dispute, has begun. The strike was preceded yesterday by a general exodus from Berlin. Many…

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Strike in Germany Railwaymen's Dispute Spreads in Northern Area Short Strike Expected (Reuter's Message.) Berlin, January 2

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

A general strike of railwaymen, arising out of a wages dispute, has begun. The strike was preceded yesterday by a general exodus from Berlin. Many…

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African Miners' Strike Commando's Work at Night to Do Damage to Railways Attempt at Train Wrecking (Reuter's Message.) Johannesburg, February 4

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 1

It is now clear that there was a concerted commando movement along the whole reef on Friday night to damage the railways and pull out the mine…

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Railway Guard Killed Driver & Fireman Injured Goods Trains in Collision Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 February 1922 · page 1

Dashing headlong down a steep gradient at the rate of between 60 and 70 miles as hour 13 heavily-laden trucks and a guard's van crashed with…

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Strike in Germany Cabinet and Berlin Council Institute Negotiations Railway Trouble Extends (Reuter's Message.) Berlin, February 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 1

Although the arrangements made for the operation of the gas, water, and power services were carried out yesterday, most of Berlin is still unprovided…

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British Railway Company Seeks Big Amalgamation Third Company Approached (Reuter's Message.) London, February 6

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 4

The "Manchester Guardian" states that the directors of the London and North-western Railway Company, which has already amalgamated with…

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Railway League's Wires

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1922 · page 2

Mr. J. Copley, secretary of the Menindie Railway and Irrigation League, states that in a recently published letter, dated February 1, Mr. M…

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Motor Garage Destroyed. Estimated Damage £10,000

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 2

The backfiring of a motor car which was being backed into a garage belonging to William A. Hales, Royalty street, Paddington, late on Friday…

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Railway Strike Continues. Some Notices Withdrawn (Reuter's Message.) Dublin, February 7

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 February 1922 · page 1

The railway strike continues. The latest development involves the services between Cork and Macroom. Notice has been given that the men will cease…

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Unrest in India Strike of Railway Men More About the Attack on Chauri Police Station (Reuter's Message.) Bombay, February 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 4

The British Commissioner at Agra reports that the strike of Indian railway employees in the Tundia district continues. The report of the alleged…

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Motor Car Fatality

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 1

Edward Harrop, an elderly Gippsland farmer, was killed on Tuesday through the motor car in whicn he was riding overturning (says a report…

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German Strikes Railway Strike Called Off (Reuter's Message.) Berlin, February 7

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 1

The railwaymen's strike committee has called off the strike. The municipal strikers have not yet decided to call the strike, off…

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Strike News Railwaymen Determined to Run Trains Themselves (Reuter's Message.) London, February 8

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 February 1922 · page 1

A fresh development in connection with the Irish railways crisis is expected to-night, the Southern, strikers having announced their intention of…

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