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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 38 of 49

Railway Excursion to Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 September 1933 · page 3

The New South Wales Raliway Department has approved of excursion conditions operating for the express train leaving the Crystal-street…

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New Type of Road Loose Gravel On Top ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 September 1933 · page 2

A party of 200, from all parts of the State, accepted the invitation of the Commissioner of Highways (Mr. D. V. Fleming) to see a new form…

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Railway Town Club

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 September 1933 · page 1

The Railway Towns met at Moody's Sports Depot, there being a fair attendance. Mr. L. T. Smith presided. The report of the secretary (Mr…

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Border Motor Carriers Exemption Favore[?] Of 10-Mile Radius WENTWORTH

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 1

After having convened a meeting of district carriers to discuss the registration of commercial vehicles trading interstate, Wentworth…

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Doctor Gets Damages From Railways

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 2

BRISBANE, Tuesday.—The sequel to a level crossing accident which occurred at Bundaberg in September, 1931, was decided in Bundaberg Court…

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Silverton Tramway

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 2

The following shows the tonnage carried over the Silverton Tramway Company's line for the week ending September 13, the tonnage for the…

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Attempt to Rob Ivanhoe Railway Station

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 2

An attempt was made to rob the Ivanhoe Railway Station between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. on September 14. A door was forced, but nothing was…

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Railway Town W.c.t.u

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 September 1933 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Railway Town W.C.T.U. was held last Thursday, Mrs. Martin presiding over members and visitors. Letters…

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League of Wheelmen's Road Races

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1933 · page 4

The League of Wheelmen at a meeting last night decided to stage a road race for seniors and juniors from the Newmarket Hotel in October. The…

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Men Strike on Railway Alice Springs Line Affected

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1933 · page 1

Advice has been received by Mr. S. J. Berry, superintendent of the Silverton Tramway Company, that no passengers are to be booked, and no…

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Motor Drivers Charged "Police Methods Absurd"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 September 1933 · page 4

The system of Scotland Yard regarding certain motoring offences was described recently by Mr. Bernard Campion, K.C., the Tower…

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Railway Excursion to Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 September 1933 · page 3

Bookings for the special excursion to Sydney in conjunction with the usual train on Tuesday night next are reported to be good. There will be…

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Railway Cuts "Cards Stacked Against Us" Rail Officers President Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 1

The annual conference of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association commenced in Sydney to-day. The President (Mr. Windsor) said…

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Killed by Railways Unknown Man Found Dead Schoolboy Run Over Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 2

A boy was killed by a train near Bundanoon and the body of an unknown man, who had been struck by a train was found near Dulwich Hill…

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Railway Town Women

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 September 1933 · page 4

The following are the results of the Railway Town Tennis Association ladies' matches played last Wednesday:—Portlands, 5 sets 41 games,…

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"Bedtime Stories" Railwayman On Promises Minister Replies Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 September 1933 · page 1

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association, at which the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) was a guest,…

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"Bedtime Stories" Railwayman On Promises Minister Replies Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 September 1933 · page 5

Speaking at the annual dinner of the Railway and Tramway Officers' Association, at which the Minister for Transport (Mr. Bruxner) was a guest,…

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Motorists Want Petrol Tax Reduced

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 1

SYDNEY, Monday.—The president of the National Roads and Motorists' Association (Mr. Watson) says that half a million motorists in Australia…

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Silverton Tramway Co. Notified

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 September 1933 · page 1

Mr. S. J. Berry, superintendent of the Silverton Tramway Company, was to-day advised that normal services are being resumed on all tracks…

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Attempt to Derail Train

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 September 1933 · page 2

An attempt to derail a train near Menindie was made on September 11, but the stones which were placed on the line were found by a railway…

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