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

Railways, roads & transport, 1951

919 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 3 of 46

Noisy Motor Cycle

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 12 January 1951 · page 3

In the Police Court yesterday before Mr. E. J. Forrest, S.M.. John Arthur Spurr was fined £1 with 10/- costs or 3 days for riding n noisy motor cycle…

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Road Accidents

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 5

Two minor road accidents were reported to police yesterday IX mage was [?] and no persons were injured. Robert Mcintash. 233 Wilson Street…

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North Koreans in Threat to Allies; Road Block Scheme

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 1

Tokio, January 12.—North Korean forces today threatened the continuation of the Allies' stand at the centre of the Peninsula. They have prepared a road block 30 miles along the east flank of two…

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Warning to Motorists

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 9

Local motorists are committing many breaches of the traffic regulations, one of the most prevalent being that of parking within 20…

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Warning to Motorists

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 1

Local motorists are committing many breaches of the traffic regulations, one of the most prevalent being that of parking within 20…

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The Barrier Miner Saturday, January 13, 1951. Good Work in Restoring Sydney Railway Line

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 2

RAILWAY engineers in this State appear to have accomplished a notable feat in getting the line from Sydney to Broken Hill capable of taking goods so quickly after the suspension of traffic. The work…

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Motor Cyclist Placed On Bond

Barrier Miner · Saturday 13 January 1951 · page 5

A young motor cyclist, who was found guilty of having driven a motor cycle while under the influence, of intoxicating liquor, was…

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Croc, Asleep on Road

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 8

Brisbane.—A 6ft. crocodile basking in the middle of the main road between Innisfail and the seaside resort of Etty Bay gave a…

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Motorist Chased After Accident Charged With Driving Under Influence

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 15 January 1951 · page 3

A 38 years old motorist was chased and caught by another motorist after having allegedly failed to stop after an accident on the Willcannia…

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Condition of Roads

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 7

Mr. O. J. Harrison (R.A.A. Patrolman), today warns motorists journeying to Adelaide via Oodlawirra, to take a…

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News Of District Roads Alternative Routes To Sydney

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 1

Several routes are trafficable to Sydney and there has been opened a rough, but passeable bush track from the city to Bourke, via Wilcannia,…

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Motor Cycle Sports Meeting

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon, February 4, the M.C.C. intends to hold a sports meeting on the old serodrome circuit. Events will to held for machines of three classes up…

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Motorist Gets Bond

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 16 January 1951 · page 7

Mr. E. J. Forrest, S.M., without proceeding to conviction, granted a bond to ar 22-year-old motorist, who pleaded guilty in the Police Court today to a charge of driving whilst under the influence of liquor…

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Human Factor Cause Of Road Accidents Says Director In New Year Appeal

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 4

Sydney, January 16.—The human factor is the cause of road accidents said the Director of Road Transport. Mr. shoc-bridge. He was repeating his appeal to…

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Serene Star at Her Best at Gawler Royal Road And Wilbert In All-Way Wins

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 17 January 1951 · page 4

Sent out a sightly better favorite than Wine Lore and [?]borough Severe Star gave her best display of galloping for a long time and won…

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Broken Cable Fires 2 Train Carriages; Passengers Panic

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 January 1951 · page 2

Sydney — Women screamed as a broken 1500-volts overhead electric cable early today set fire to two railway carriages, containing about 40 people, at Central Station. Several passengers were almost…

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Shoppers' Train

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 9

The shoppers' special train, which arrived from Menindee this morning, will depart at 8.30 tonight, said Mr. G. Bool,…

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Reds Derail Train

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 5

Singapore, January 18.—Seventy terrorists attacked and derailed a colliery train at Rawang, near Kuala Lumpur, killing two…

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English Firm to Build Spit Bridge

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 January 1951 · page 6

Sydney.—The Department of Main Roads has announced that it had given the contract for a new bridge over Middle Harbour at The Spit, to the Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co. Ltd.,…

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Injured In Road Smash

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 January 1951 · page 1

A woman was injured in a collision between a car and utility on the Menindee road last night…

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