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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Railways, roads & transport

Railways, roads & transport, 1901

40 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Camden to The Oaks. Tramway Requirements Suggested

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 5

Last evening, Wednesday, the residents of Mount Hunter, (Westbrook) district met at the Assembly Hall to consider the advisability of taking definite steps to secure an…

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Proposed Railway Extension. Belmore to Campbelltown

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 14 August 1901 · page 2

IT will be remembered that a few months back a movement was on foot having for its object the extension of the Sydenham-Belmore loop-line to Campbelltown. The…

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Camden to The Oaks. PROPOSED TRaMWAY Extension. the Oaks Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 15 August 1901 · page 4

A public meeting, called for the purpose of discussing the proposed extension of the Camden railway to The Oaks, was largely att[?]ded at The Oaks School of Arts on…

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A Gentleman Tramp

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 21 August 1901 · page 5

"John, there wet a tramp here to-day." " That's nothing new. Maria," "But this was a gentleman tramp." " How do you know ?"…

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Camden to The Oaks. Tramway Extension. Telephone to Burragorang

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1901 · page 1

A public meeting held at Mr. P. Reilly's, Burragorang, on Monday last, was largely attended, representatives from Upper Burragorang and Cox's River being present…

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A Motor Plough

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1901 · page 2

Mr. Gatling, the inventor of the Ga[?]ling gun, has invented a motor plough which he claims will enable a man to plough 30 acres daily. A company has been formed…

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Correspondence Camden to The Oaks Tramway. to the Editor of the Camden News

Camden News · Thursday 29 August 1901 · page 1

Sir,—As an agitation is on foot with regard to the above, permit me to say a word. I feel convinced the line will pay interest upon construction and maintenance…

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Camden to The Oaks Tramway

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 September 1901 · page 2

A LARGE deputation waited upon the Minister for Works at Sydney on Friday afternoon, and asked that a tramway should be constructed from Camden to The Oaks, and…

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Deputations to Sydney. Camden to the Oaks Tramway. a Trial Survey Promised

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1901 · page 1

The Hon. John Kidd, M.L.A., Minister for Mines and Agriculture, introduced a deputation of local gentlemen to the Hon. Mr. O'Sullivan. Minister for Works, on…

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Camden Railway

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1901 · page 4

The following aditional tram accomodation has been secured. Thanks to our municipal rulers. The letter was read at the last meeting of the Camden souncil…

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Camden Railway Traffic. to the Editor of the Camden News

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1901 · page 5

[?]—Through the influence of the [?] Municipal Council, we have secured [?]ssion in the master of railway [?] facilities. I notice a tram leaves…

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Beware of the Train

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 5

A railway company wanted to run a new line through a certain farmer's land, against his wish. One day the farmer was not overpleased to…

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Railway in the Sky

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 4

WHAT has been termed a railway in the sky is in course of construction in Southern California. Immensely strong cables are being swung…

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At the Railway Ticket Office

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 5

"How much for my little girl? " "She is free if under three." "But she will occupy h scat all the same."…

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The Camden Tram Service. to the Editor of the Camden News

Camden News · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 4

SIR,—Your correspondent "Ratepayer," in drawing attention to the extra accommodation given us, forgot to mention the day on which the late train is being run on in…

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Proposed Extension of the Tramway. Camden to the O[?]ks Via Mount Hunter. Mount Hunter Meeting

Camden News · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 4

A public meeting was held at Mt. Hunter on Wednesday evening last, Mr. Joseph Butler in the chair. It was decided to form a league to further the object. Members fee…

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A Railway Proposal Condemned

Camden News · Thursday 7 November 1901 · page 4

For some time an agitation has been carried our in favour of a loop-line of railway between Liverpool and Blayney, and the Minister for Works, at the request of a…

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Every body's Column. Railway Extension

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1901 · page 2

REPLAYING to a connection last week the State Minister for Works said be belived in the expediency of extending the Sydney Belmore the to Liverpool It would be of…

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The Same Tramp

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1901 · page 6

(Mrs. Green : " Oh, my dear ! That magafficent watchdog you brought home yesterday is gone." Mr. Green : " Eh ! Did he break the…

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Burragorang. Completion of the New Mountain Road

Camden News · Thursday 26 December 1901 · page 1

The residents of the Burragorang can now b[?] st of a good road with an easy grade over the Barragorang mountain The new road is now completed. Needless to…

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