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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

1,359 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 68

Motorist Killed on Prince's Highway Coroner's Comments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

At the inquest at Kiama concerning the death of Miss Helen Fishwick, who was killed when a motor car scmersaulted on Prince's Highway, the…

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Run Down by a Tram Man Dies in Hospital Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

Samnel Wheeler (46) was knocked down by a city bound tram in Williamstreet last night. When the tram stopped it was found that although…

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Electric Tram Cable Snaps in City Street Traffic Held Up Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

A tram cable, heavily charged with electricity, snapped in George-street to-day. When it struck the roadway a huge sheet of blue flame spread around…

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Motor Car Nosedives Off Pier Into Deep Water Both Occupants Drowned Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

A shocking accident occurred at mordialloc early this morning. Mr. Roy Paterson, a wealthy grazler, accompanied by Mrs. Darcy, a widow, was…

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White Flash Motor Spirit

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

The new Union White Flash motor spirt is claimed to be a new formula motor spirit that has won its every user because of the extra mileage it…

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The Sydney Railway Teachers and Scholars Returning After Holidays

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

There was a large number of passengers on the express from Sydney, this morning, there being an extra carriage on the train. Included in the…

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The Road to Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 8

Alderman S. Townsend and Mrs. Townsend, who have been holidaying at Port Noarlunga, arrived in Broken Hill at 7.45 o'clock laet night by car…

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The Road to Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 2

Alderman S. Townsend and Mr[?] Townsend, who have been holldayin[?] at Port Noarlunga, arrived in Broke[?] Hill at 7.45 o'clock last night by [?]…

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Steamer Collides with Pyrmont Bridge Vessel Badly Damaged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 8

The North Coast Steamship Company's vessel Tyalgum met with a serious mishap at the Pyrmont bridge last night, resulting in the funnel and…

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Steamer Collides with Pyrmont Bridge Vessel Badly Damaged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 1

The North Coast Steamship Company's vessel Tyalgum met with a serious mishap at the Pyrmont bridge last night, resulting in the funnel and…

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Run Down by a Train Man Dies From Injuries Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

Daniel Halahan (40), while crossing the railway lines near Dulwich Hill station this morning, was struck by a train. He died short[?] after his…

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Goods Train Derailed Near Wallerawang To-day the Guard Injured. Lithgow

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

Following the derailment of four trucks and two oil tanks on a goods train between Lithgow and Wallerawang this morning, Guard W. Richards…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge Boy's 550 Mile Pony Ride for Opening Ceremony Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 4

Lennie Gwyther, the nine-year-old son of Captain Gwyther, of Leongatha and his pony Ginger Mick have started off on a journey of 5[?]0 miles to see…

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"Our Costly Railways"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

A writer in the "Advertiser" says:— "Mr. Lyons said at the Loan Council that the yearly loss on Australian railways is now over £10,000,000. I am…

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Motor Car Strikes Van Occupants' Narrow Escape Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 4

A man and a woman had [?] miraculous escape from serious injury to-day, when a car in which they were travelling collided with a van, leant over an…

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The Sydney Railway Excursion Train To-night

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

There was a large number of passengers on the special train that arrived early yesterday morning from Sydney for the convenience of school…

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The Roads to Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. T. A. Malthouse, who arrived from Adelaide this morning by car, informed a "Barrier Miner", reporter that both the line track and the…

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Sydney Harbor Bridge State Will Find Money to Complete the Approaches Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 1

It is officially stated that the State Government will find the £200,000 necessary to complete the approaches to the Sydney Harbor Bridge…

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Child's Fatal Fall From Express Train Parents Live in Broken Hill Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

Stanley Manuel (3), son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Manuel, of Broken Hill, was fatally injured on Saturday when he fell from a train between Saddleworth…

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Money for Advertising Millions for Motor Cars

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 3

Total advertising appropriations for 1932, for the Studebaker Corporation and the Hudson Motor Car Co. of U.S., were announced last month as…

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