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

Railways, roads & transport, 1950

963 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 14 of 49

Eight Injured In Menindee Road Smash Three In Serious Condition

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 1

When a utility returning to Broken Hill from Rockwell overturned about a mile out from the turn into Argent Street early yesterday morning, eight members of the All Nations Sporting Club were injured (three of them seriously), and six…

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Motor Cyclists Fined Carrying Pillion Passengers

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 5

Two young motor cyclists, both holding a learners' permit, were each fined 30, with Court costs 7/- on charges of carrying a pillion passenger. Those…

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Tramwaymen

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

We in this city are well removed from the scene of operations regarding the Tramways Union strike in Melbourne, and we probably have had little…

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Charge Against Motorist Fails in the Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. E. J. Forrest, S.M., in the Police Court today dismissed a charge of driving whilst under the influence of intoxicating liquor against Thomas Wesley Pinder. Mr. W. C. Beerworth appeared…

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Soldare Scores at Murray Bridge

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 8

Murray Bridge.—Soldare, Oakbank winner, won the Murray Handicap at the Murray Bridge races this afternoon. Placegetters were Robsun and Cellarboy. Trial Hurdle, Two Miles.—…

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Menindee Road Promised Improvement

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 6

Messrs. E. Wetherell and W. E. Wattison, Ms.L.A., have received the following from the Minister for Transport: "I am ^writing with further reference…

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Compo. Amendments and Wentworth Road

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 5

Mr. A. C. Crowhurst has received the following letter from Messrs. W. E. Wattison and E. Wetherell, M.L.A'S., and it was dealt with at the B.D.A.A.L.P…

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Jet Propelled Railway Engines

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 19 April 1950 · page 1

Principles similar to those used in driving aircraft by jet engines are being applied to railway travel. British Railways expect to be running gas…

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Motor Cyclists in Collision

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 12

Two motor bikes collided at the Intersection of Bromide and Mica Streets about 4.50 p.m. yesterday, but neither of the riders was…

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Menace to Motorists

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 April 1950 · page 9

New York, April 19.—A nearnude woman hitch-hiker is menacing Los Angeles motorists. Los Angeles police received a…

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Regenerations Outback Roads

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 2

Mr. M. Auston Brtwa, who has travelled ever 2000 miles by oar within the last two months in connection with Western Land Board work, said on return from Bourke this week that in the 30 years he has…

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Menindee Road Promised Improvement

Western Grazier · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 2

Messrs. E. Wetherell and W. E. Wattlson, M.L.A., have received the following from the Minister for Transport: "I am writing with further reference…

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Roads From Wilcannia Minister's Reply to Representations

Western Grazier · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 3

Mr. E. Wetherell, M.L.A., has received the following from the Minister for Transport: "I am writing with further reference…

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Motor Cyclist and Cyclist Collide

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 6

Both ricers were injured when a motor cyclist and cyclist collided on the Mount Gipps Raid at the entrance to the North Mine at 4.15 p.m. yesterday…

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Bic Support for Melbourne Tram Men on Strike

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 April 1950 · page 3

At its fortnightly meeting last night the Barrier Industrial Council expressed its wholehearted support for the striking tramway employees in Melbourne and decided to recommend all unions to support their cause…

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Wilcannia Aerodrome

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Clarke (M.H.R.. Darling) has received the following two letters from the Minister for Civil Aviation (Mr. White) regarding Wilcannia…

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The Barrier Miner Monday, April 24, 1950. N.s.w. Country Roads in Shocking State

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 2

MR. Jack G. Beale, member for the South Coast in the State Legislative Assembly and a highly qualified engineer, recently drew attention in Parliament to the urgent need for repairs to or…

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Motor Cycles in Collision

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 1

Two motor cycles were involved in a collision at the Intersection of Chappie and Brazil Streets about 5.10 p.m. yesterday. The rider and pillion passenger…

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Vic Trammies Go Back To Work Buses, Trams Resume This Morning

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 1

Melbourne, April 23.— The 62-day-old Melbourne tram and bus strike will end at 5.30 tomorrow morning. A wild mass meeting of striking tramwaymen at West Melbourne Stadium this morning decided to resume work by a four to one majority…

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Melbourne Trams Running Again

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1950 · page 1

Melbourne.—Melbourne was surprised with 90 per cent tram service which began at 5.30 a.m. today on all lines, after the 60 day tram and tramway bus stoppage…

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