S.a. Trammies Withhold Support From Victorians
Adelaide, March 8.—Alter two representatives of the Melbourne Tramwavs Union had addressed the executive of the S.A. branch of the Tramways Union…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1950
963 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 49
Accident On Menindee Road
The "Western Grazier" continued its survey in the Menindee area at the week-end and in doing so met up with on accident which occurred on Saturday evening. A truck belonging to Avoca Para Pastoral Company struck a deep gully across the road…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Tramways Dispute in Melbourne Unions Not Deregistered
Melbourne. March 9.—Deregisration of the Tramway Employees Association would have serious repercussions in other States, said the Federal secretary of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Inquiry Into Electrocution At Railway Town
The coroner (Mr. C. K. Ward) today heard evidence in an inquest touching the death of Mrs. Valerie Jean Langsford, who was electrocuted at her [?] at Railway Town on February 28. Evidence showed that Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mother Alone at Birth in Train
Brisbane.—A woman whose only travelling "companion" was her two-years-old daughter, gave…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Three Injured On Menindee Road
Three persons received cuts and Abrasions when the car in which they were travelling collided with a utility truck on the Menindee rood about 6.30 p.m…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hurt Man Brings Assistance To Train Wreck
Hobart.—With his left leg fractured, a fireman of a derailed goods train dragged himself along the railway line to find help for his two companions and himself, before collapsing and becoming…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →British Motor Industry
The British motor industry, already the world's biggest exporter of motor cars, has now become the largest single supplier — of both cars and commercial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fettler Killed by Train
Sydney. March 12.—A railway fettler was killed instantly last night when he was struck by a goods train at Rydal level crossing near Lithgow. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lightning Strike by Train Guards; Ties Up Melb
Melbourne.—Melbourne has been completely disorganised by a lightning strike of suburban train guards last night. Tramwaymen and tramway bus employees have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lucky Escape for Motorists
Kenneth Clifford Evans of Poolamacca Station and two occupants of a car had a lucky escape yesterday at about 3 p.m. when a car Clifford was driving north…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motor Cycling Suspension
A new type of front and rear [?] suspension for motor cycles which gives in improved da[?]ping tractive effect and braking was recently demonstrated in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Picnic Train Tragedy
"Argument": Two passengers were killed and five injured when the picnic train was fired at on New Year's Day. 1915. A man who…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Miss E. M. Bridge Dies
The death occurred at the Hospital early this morning of Miss Ethel May Bridge. Miss Bridge was born in Broken Hill and was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Tramway's Line Questions an Unification
Canberra, March 14.—Although no discussion have yet taken place between the Government and the Silverton Tramway Company on unification of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cyclist Fined £6
Fines amounting to £6 were inflicted on Keith J. Daley by Mr. E. J. Forrest, S.M., in the police court for having when…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Motor Cycle Safety Belt
A MOTOR CYCLIST AND PILLION PASSENGER demonstrate a leather safety belt for pillion rides designed by Mr. Max Taylor, of an Adelaide cycle firm. The belt, w[?] by the rider, has hand-grips attached for the passenger, giving him support,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Vic Tram Men Will Not Go Back to Work
Melbourne.—Tramway men at their mass meeting last night decided by 2,100 Votes to 14 to remain on strike. Trains began running this morning. The stay-out decision was made amid cheers and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Death of Miss E. M. Bridge
The death occurred at the Hospital early yesterday morning of Miss Ethel May Bridge. Miss Bridge was born in Broken Hill and was a member of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Motorist Remanded
In the Police Court yesterday Thomas Westly Pinder was remanded till April 14 by Mr. E. J. Forrest, S.M., on a charge of driving a car whilst under the…
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