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

Railways, roads & transport, 1903

20 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

The Railway Report

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 28 January 1903 · page 2

THE report of the railway commissioners, just published, for the quarter ending 31st December ultimo, is of a very different diameter to those which the public have…

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The Road Men

Camden News · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 7

A few weeks ago it, was suggested that there were too many road maintenance men in the State, and an enquiry was made into the matter. A departmental notice was…

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Bridge Over Nepean River at Harvey's Crossing

Camden News · Thursday 26 February 1903 · page 1

The Nepean River, which runs parallel to the Great Southern Railway from Menangle to Picton, is crossed by road at two places only in the whole of the distance, one near…

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The Maldon Bridge. Description of the Structure

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 4

MR. JAMES M'CALL, Bridge Inspector, has supplied the following particulars in regard to the Maldon bridge:— The Nepc[?] River which runs parallel to…

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Proposed Camden to The Oaks Tramway

Camden News · Thursday 2 April 1903 · page 1

By announcement meetings of residents and others interested in this movement are asked to attend at Mount Hunter on Friday evening and at The Cake on Saturday…

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Camden—The Oaks Tramway

Camden News · Thursday 9 April 1903 · page 1

A public meeting was held in the West brook hall, called by the Westbrook Tramway League, on Friday last. There was a fair attendance, and it is to be regretted that…

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Proposed Camden The Oaks Tramway. Deputation to the Minister for Works

Camden News · Thursday 23 April 1903 · page 1

On Thursday last a deputation of local gentlemen waited upon the Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan, Minister for Works, at his official office, Sydney. The mayor, Ald. G…

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The Victorian Railway Strike

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1903 · page 2

THE strike of railway servants in Victoria evinces a degree of wrong-headedness not often witnessed. The men complain that their freedom is curtailed and some portion…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 2

THE following are the handicaps for the road race on Wednesday afternoon next, starting from Hickey's Hotel, Appin, and finishing at the Court House,…

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Bicycle Road Race

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 2

A ROAD race, under the auspices of the Campbelltown Bicycle Club, took place last Wednesday afternoon. Owing to the unfavorable weather there were not as many…

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Action for Trespass. Powers of a Road Contractor

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 3 June 1903 · page 2

THE case which was before the Campbelltown Bench on the 20th instant and which was adjourned for a week—that in which Charles Axam sought to recover from Patrick…

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Powers of a Road Contractor

Camden News · Thursday 4 June 1903 · page 2

A case in which a pood deal of interest was taken was dealt with at the Campbelltown police court last week. Complainant, who occupies Mount Gilead estate, disputed…

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A Visit of the Railway Commissioners

Camden News · Thursday 2 July 1903 · page 1

The Commissioners for Railways, Messrs Oliver, Kirkcaldie, and Fehon, paid a visit to Camden on Thursday last; on a tour of inspection of the Camden railway. The…

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Proposed Connections Between the Great Southern Railway and the New Goal Field at Burragorang

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1903 · page 1

Having, received instructions to report on the above, I have made a preliminary examination of the different proposals; these are all shown in green on the accompanying…

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The Camden and The Oaks Tramway

Camden News · Thursday 9 July 1903 · page 1

The following official documents were read at the Camden municipal meeting on Wednesday last. We deem every word essential for public information…

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Football. CAMDEN v Ultimo. Tramway

Camden News · Thursday 16 July 1903 · page 4

The above match was played yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), in the presence of a large attendance. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 13 to 5. The…

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Proposed Railway to Burragorang

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 19 August 1903 · page 2

A PROPOSAL was laid before the Minister for Works on Friday by Messrs. Barry and Miller, who are from Burragorang, in regard to the construction of a railway from Picton…

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The Road To Burragorang. Novel Proposal by a Mine-owner. to Lend Money to the Government

Camden News · Thursday 20 August 1903 · page 1

Mr. A. Kelly M.L.A., accompanied by Mr. J. V. Bartlett, waited upon, the Minister for Works last week, and Mr. Kelly drew attention to a promise made in May last…

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Proposed Mountain Railway. Opening the Burragorang Valley

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 23 September 1903 · page 2

A PROPOSAL for the contraction of a feeder railway line from [?] Thir[?]mere, or Picton, to the Burra[?] Valley by a syndicate has been placed before [?] Minister…

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The Road Vote

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 4 November 1903 · page 2

THE cutting down of the road vote is a very serious matter. Even the bountiful harvest that is expected may be to a certain extent discounted by difficulty in getting the…

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