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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Open Finding at Inquest on Motor Cyclist

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—The City Coroner (Mr. Blackburn) returned an open finding at an inquest into the death of Frederick Alexander…

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Repairs to Roads £1500 Will Be Spent

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 3

Sections of Broken Hill roads will be vastly improved as a result of the Council's decision at its last meeting to start works estimated to cost…

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Staff Changes on Sydney Railway

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 5

Several staff changes have been made by the New South Wales Railways Department at the Crystal-street Station. Mr. S. A. Betts will…

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Two Killed in Train Crash in Italy (Special to "The Miner.")

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

ROME, March 3.—Two people were killed and six injured when'a runaway engine collided with a train near Udine. The brakes failed, and the…

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"The Miner" Motor Section Topical Motoring Conducted by "Transmission" Tests For Invisible Wear When Buying Secondhand Car

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

The prospective purchaser of a used car would, in many instances, make hts deal without hesitation if he could be certain that the important parts which are not visible were in sound condition…

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Local and General Railway Excursions for Easter. To and from Sydney. Anywhere to anywhere in New South Wales. In[?]

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 2

As will be seen by announcement, it this issue, the E[?]tor arrangement by the Department of Railways provide residents of this State, with…

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Ex-labor Minister Knocked Down by Tram

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—John Charles Eldridge, former Labor Minister in the House of Representatives, was knocked down by a tram near his…

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Ex-labor Minister Knocked Down by Tram

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—John Charles Eldridge, former Labor Minister in the House of Representatives, was knocked down by a tram near his…

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Theft From Aerodrome

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon a Winchester focusing lamp was reported stolen from the hangar at the aerodrome, lt was the property of Mr. Thomas…

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South Road Plans Finalised

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 1

"Council is not likely to reconsider the plans and specifications for the reconstruction of the South road." said the Mayor (Ald. E. J. Barnes) to-day…

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Easter Train Excursions Heavy Bookings

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 3

Excursion trains to both Sydney and Adelaide will be run from Broken Hill during the Easter holidays. A train will leave the Sulphide-street…

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Road Construction Difficulties Mr. Alexander Tells

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 4

INTERESTING points on the difficulties encountered in road making in Broken Hill and districts were given by Mr. H. G. Alexander, of…

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Barrier Miner Thursday, March 11, 1937 Why Wot Trees For The South Road?

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

THE suggestion that the City Council should incorporate in its plan for the reconstruction of the South road a track for cyclists only…

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Another Chance for Pooley Bridge Many Good Gallopers to Race at Caulfield Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

THE V.A.T.C. will provide Melbourne racegoers with their afternoon's sport to-morrow, a good programme having been arranged. The St. Kilda Handicap should prove attractive, as in this event are several horses which…

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Topical Motoring Notes Performance Plus Appearance Best Guide To Buyer

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

It is an extremely hard matter for the inexperienced person to decide wisely, for obviously he lacks the experience and the judgment to do…

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The Han on the Bridge. by the Skipper of a Pleasure Steamer

Western Grazier · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 4

The other day a men told me that he reckoned raine was the sort of job that would suit him do[?] the ground. All I'd got to do was to go…

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Motoring Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 1

A heavy motor lorry was extensively damaged on the Mount Gipps road early this morning when the vehicle capsized. Jack McCubbin was…

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Motoring Mishaps

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 7

A heavy motor lorry was extensively damaged on the Mount Gipps road early this morning when the vehicle capsised. Jack McCubbin was…

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Motor Vehicles in Collision

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

A collision between a motor car driven by Thomas Reece of 8[?] Wick[?][?]tr[?]t, and a motor cycle occurred in Bromide-street yesterday afternoon…

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Souvenir Hunters Damage Trams

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 1

MELBOURNE Monday.— Moro than 1000 souvenir, hunters on Saturday night rushed the Melbourne cable trams,…

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