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

Railways, roads & transport, 1933

964 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 49

Motor Cyclist Killed Coroner's Comment At Inquest SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 1

The inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of Colin Ryan (36), who received shocking burns on March 12 when his motor cycle…

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Evidence on Railways at Hours Inquiry SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 1

William Funnell, chief of staff in the Superintendent of Railways Department, giving evidence before the Standard Hours Inquiry, defended…

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Railway Tickets

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 3

One of the less known hobbles is railway ticket collecting. One barrister possesses some 20,000 specimens (says an English writer). A catalogue…

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Railway Town Competition

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 March 1933 · page 3

The following in an extract from the winning essay in the competition for school children concerning the conveniences and advantages in Railway…

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Attempted Train Wrecking

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 1

SYDNEYS, Tuesday.—The police believe that a deliberate attempt was made to wreck a train near St. Mary's (29 miles west of Sydney) yesterday…

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Mishap To Motor Lorry

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 2

Information has been received that Mr. George Fuller, a well known carrier, had the misfortune to turn his motor lorry over when near…

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Registration of Motor Cars Disabilities Of Owners At Tibooburra

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 March 1933 · page 2

Representations have been made to the New South Wales traffic authorities by the Royal Automobile Association for the provision of facilities…

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Harbor Bridge Revenue

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday,—Dr, J. Bradfield says that the Sydney Harbor Bridge would be paying its way to-day if the toll on passenger's crossing by…

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Conditions On Railways

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the request of the Plumbers' Union, the Labor Council agreed to convene a conference of railway unions for the…

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New Railway Union Registration Claim Granted SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 1

The application of the National Union of Railwaymen for registration as a trade union under the Federal Arbitration Act was granted…

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Craziers Discuss State Railways SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 March 1933 · page 1

The Graziers Association to-day carried a motion that the railways and tramways be sold failing which they should be removed from political…

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Easter Train Service

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 3

In connection with the Easter holidays a special late train will leave Broken Hill for Adelaide at 9.30 p.m. on April 13 and will arrive in…

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Plot to Rob Train Pension Money On Board Arrest Made Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 1

'An alleged plot to rob the Melbourne to Geelong and Ballarat rail train, which was carrying between £100 and £600 in pension money,…

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Historic Bridge in Danger

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 1

Richmond Bridge, England—one of the most beautiful and most historic of the bridges over the Thames—has been found to be in danger (states…

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Breaking Railway Records

Western Grazier · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 4

Two world`s records have been made by a new oil-electric car,tried off recently by the Canadian National Railway.This car crossed…

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200-Mile Motor Race Grand Prix Decided At Philip Island Hat Trick Win

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 5

The Grand Prix 200 miles motor race—the most important car event held annually in Australia—was decided at Phillip Island (Victoria)…

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The Barrier miner Saturday, April 1, 1933. Non-Paying Railways

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 2

Giving evidence at the State Standard Hours inquiry this week, a leading railway official defended what are termed…

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The Barrier Miner Saturday, April 1, 1933. Non-Paying Railways

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 2

Giving evidence at the State Standard Hours inquiry this week, a leading railway official defended what are termed…

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Motor Speedway For Lake George

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 April 1933 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—About 200 people attended a meeting at Collector to discuss the construction of a motor speedway at Lake George. The State…

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Daily Air Service By Railway Company (Special to "The Miner.")

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 April 1933 · page 1

LONDON, April 2.—The Great Western Railway Company will inaugurate on April 12 a daily air service between Cardiff (Wales) and…

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