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

Railways, roads & transport, 1908

115 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 6

Specially Designed Seaside FROCk and Suit. Motorists Shot Dead. Father's Terrible Revenge

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 3

A terrible tragedy happened lately at Albenga, a small village near Genoa, resulting in the death of two persons, and mortal injuries in the case of two…

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"Apache" in a Motor-car. Terror of the Bois De Boulogne

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1908 · page 6

Highway robberies have occurred with alarming frequency recently in the Bois de Boulogne, and it was believed that a large gang of thieves was at work. But…

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"Apache" in a Motor-car. Terror of the Bois De Boulogne

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 2

Highway robberies have occurred with alarming frequency recently in the Bois de Boulogne, and it was believed that a large gang of thieves was at work. But…

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Motorists Shot Dead. Father's Terrible Revenge

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 7

A terrible tragedy happened lately at Albenga, a small village near Genoa, resulting in the death of two persons, and mortal injuries in the case of two…

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Moss Vale Railway Station

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 28 November 1908 · page 4

The work of expending the Moss Vale railway station by 150ft. in length is to be carried, out shortly, the alteration being at the Exeter end. This extension has…

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By Motor

Camden News · Thursday 3 December 1908 · page 7

To be enthusiastic in any undertaking is always recognised as the forerunner of success, or the achievement of a desired end, so there is little wonder that Dr. F. W. West, of Camden,…

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By Motor. II

Camden News · Thursday 10 December 1908 · page 3

Early in the afternoon of the fifth day the [?] of the motor horn echoed far up the gullies Yarrangobilly as a move was being made for [?]ong tedious climb of 2000ft, up to the main…

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Railway Time Table

Camden News · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 1

The station master at Camden, Mr. J. McKervey, has supplied us with information concerning an improved railway service for the holidays…

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On the Aeroplane. My First Flight

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 6

The Hon. C. S. Rolls writes in the London "Daily News":— From the day I first met the Brothers Wright, in the year 1898, I never had…

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New Models Fob Evening Blouses. Wasted, an Aeroplane Costume

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 December 1908 · page 3

The numerous-passengers in Mr Wilbur Wright's aeroplane have various impressions, but they all agree that it is intensely cold while sailing in the…

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Railway Estimates

Camden News · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 3

Mr. DOWNES, M.P., Camden, after speaking on the shortage of trucks and general matters in connection with the railway management, proceeded as follows as reported by Hansard:—…

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On the Aeroplane. My First Flight

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 6

The Hon. C. S. Rolls writes in the London "Daily News":- From the day I first met the Brothers Wright, in the year 1896, I never had…

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New Models for Evening Blouses. Wanted, an Aeroplane Costume

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 26 December 1908 · page 3

The numerous passengers, in Mr. Wilbur Wright's aeroplane have various impressions, but they all agree that it is intensely cold while sailing in the…

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A New Bowral Industry. Breaking Road Metal by Machinery

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 30 December 1908 · page 2

The opening of a fresh industry in Bowral will, we feel confident, be heartily welcomed by the residents. Bowral is noted for its inexhaustible supplies of trachyte…

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Improved Tram Service

Camden News · Thursday 31 December 1908 · page 4

Commencing on Monday, December 28, the following al[?]erations have been made: The 7.20 a.m train, Camden to am bell-town, will be [?]ed to leave Camden at…

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