| November 2,the Barrier Daily Truth became a daily morning newspaper. Originally a weekly publication, it was first printed by Broken Hill union interests as the Barrier Truth in 1898,to provide a voice for the trade union movement. In 1903, R.S. Ross, an ardent socialist, became editor and, under his leadership, plans were laid for the newspaper to be published daily. A levy was struck for union members to assist with publishing costs and to construct a new single-store building in Blende Street in 1908, a second storey was added to these premises. With the inauguration of Barrier Daily Truth in 1908, Broken Hill was again served by two daily newspapers-the Barrier Miner having continued since its first issue on 28 February 1888. 1909--A new brick and stone grandstand was erected at the racecoarse. 1910--the North Infants School building, was opened in August facing McCulloch Street. The Thistle Social Club was inaugurated. And the Sea Park Pleasure Gardens were opened, The Australian Metal Company's work in Rakow Street were dismantled during the year, signalling the end of an unsuccessful venture. Three foundries--the Crystal (near the present Legion Club premises) Hooper's at Railwaytown, and Brownell's (Central Mine) - were in operation. 1911--the Social Democratic Club new building (to replace the original club-house destroyed by fire ) was opened in January; a Jewish Synagogue in Wolfram Street, was dedicated for the Broken Hill Jewish congregation, which was formed in 1900. In September, J. Cleary, the contractor for the mail service between Broken Hill and Menindee, drove his motor coach to Menindee for the first time, taken 6 hours for the 70 miles trip. 1912--Woodman Motors Limited opened the first motor vehicle showroom and garage at the corner of Chloride and Beryl Streets. W.Hogg, chairman, and Dr. W.D.K. McGilliray --'one of the first to run a motor car in Broken Hill'-- officiated at the ceremony, after which fifteen motor vehicles, valued at 5,000 pounds, paraded through the streets of Broken Hill. Charles Berkholz's cordial factory in Crystal Street was destroyed by fire. The Silver City Workingman's Club premises were opened on 28 June by President W.R. Maddaford. The firm of G. Wood, son & Company took over the building in Blende Street formerly occupied by Donalson's. Firms operating in Broken Hill included Noah Dix 'Edison gramophones' White & Hosier agents and stockbrokers, J.S. Guida paint and glassware, F.E. Bromley stables,Henry Valentine sharebrokers, Megaw & Hogg auctioneers, Robert A. Firth dentist, Raynor & Henry (who had taken over the hardware business of prest & Hocking), Torpy's shoe store, Hallett & Mawby general storekeepers, and Walter Sully Pty Ltd., merchants. 1913-- the Broken Hill Croquet Club was formed; a new concrete brick Baptist Church was opened in Gypsum Street ; Which replaced the timber and iron structure erected three years earlier; and it was announced that the City Baths water, which was changed fortnightly would be replaced weekly in the summer months. Work was proceeding on the Railwaytown Infants School, and the Burke Ward School Parent's Association was formed. The Broken Hill Progress Association was established to provide playground material for the city's recreation reserves and to organise cheap holidays for children. 1914--a bandroom was constructed in Blende Street for the A.M.A. band, on a site which formed part of a union woodyard; the A.M.A. introduced the 'badge show' system for mine workers; Msrs. Campbell & Sutton purchased Blende Street premises from D.J. Fowler Ltd; the Railwatown Infants School was commissioned; the Commonwealth Bank opened a branch in Wendt's Chambers ,Argent Street; the New South Wales Government Savings Bank amalgamated with the savings Bank of New South Wales ( the premises of the latter on the corner of Argent and Oxide Streets being closed and business transferred to Chloride Street). The Golf Club had established a course at the northern outskirts of the city. ; _ |
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