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

Railways, roads & transport, 1910

69 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Furious Motor Driving

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 8 January 1910 · page 3

At the Bowral Council meeting on Thursday night last the following letter was read—From H. T. Sear, calling the…

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Fatal Railway Accident

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 January 1910 · page 4

An accident attended with fatal, consequences happened to George Mullins. 37, a laborer in the employ of the interlocking branch of the…

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Motor-car Services to Tourist Resorts

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 12 January 1910 · page 2

THE Government Tourist Bureau, quite in consonance with its reputation for keeping abreast of the times, has for some time had under consideration the…

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Gibraltar Road Controversy. To the Editor "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 5 March 1910 · page 2

Sir,—I hope yon will insert the following as a reply to statements made by "Progress" in the "Southern Mail" re Ald. Holmes'…

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Gibraltar Road Controversy. To the Editor "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 9 March 1910 · page 4

Sir,—Owing to the statements which have appeared in the local papers regarding the notice of motion coucerning Giblaltar Road, I think it…

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State-owned Railways

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 9 March 1910 · page 3

State ownership of railroads is the subject of a report recently issued by a British Commission. Forty-ono countries are dealt with, the number being…

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Gibraltar Road. To thE Editor WolloNdilly Press

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 12 March 1910 · page 2

Sir,—Ald. Davis, in his letter, tries to explain his action re the above road. It is a pity that he did not give full particulars, instead of…

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Improvement Suggested at Bowral Railway Station. To the Editor "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 12 March 1910 · page 2

Sir,—I would, like to draw attention through your columns to a matter that certainly needs looking into, which is the great inconvenience…

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press.") 16.3.10 The Robertson Railway

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 16 March 1910 · page 4

The following report on the above question has been received by the Hon. W. McCourt, and forwarded for pu0blication:- Bowral to Robertson…

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Motor Car Aligh

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 23 March 1910 · page 4

A 20-h.p. Vulcan Car, belonging to Messrs. Salmon and Logon, who are running a motor service to the Wombeyan Caves, caught fire on Tarlo Hill on Friday; and was completely…

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Our Western Road

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 13 April 1910 · page 3

(May 19, 1813.)...."On Wednesday, the 19th, the party moved forward along this path, bearing chiefly west and…

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From Pacific Shores to Kosciusko Snows. By Motor. A Magnificent Route

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 13 April 1910 · page 2

THE old days may have been "good old days," but they lucked many things which we enjoy to-day, among them the motor—a conveyance which for…

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Fall From Fast Train.!

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 3

About 8 p.m. on Tuesday a train was travelling at full speed between Mortdale and Como, when John Laycock aged 12, who was standing on…

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Local Railway Requirements

Camden News · Thursday 28 April 1910 · page 6

Mr. F. W. A. Downes, M.L.A., member for the district, has for some time made strenous endeavours to obtain improvements needed by the travelling public on the…

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Local Railway [?]uirments

The Campbelltown Herald · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 2

In last week's is the it was mentioned that Mr. F. W. A. Downes, M.L.A., had been in communication with the railway department with the object of…

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The Burragorang Road

Camden News · Thursday 12 May 1910 · page 9

On Saturday, the day following the above council meeting, the council journeyed to Burragorang on a visit of inspection to the contract complained of by Cr. Bartlett…

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Railway Improvements

Camden News · Thursday 2 June 1910 · page 1

Time after time have the people of this community had to meet a, stereotyped phrase of refusal when any addition or improvement as been asked for in connection with…

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Tit-bits of the Old Days. Bushrangers on the Road

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 8 June 1910 · page 2

On the 19th of December, 1831, Mr. Francis Watkins and a Mr. Hartley were driving towards Parramatta. When they had reached the vicinity of Duck River,…

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Vast Distances Shortened by a Motor Waggon. Of Interest to Country Storekeepers and Others

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 8 June 1910 · page 3

In these scientific days rapid transit is becoming of such importance that a few words on the subject can scarcely fail to prove attractive, and more…

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Road to the Fitzroy Falls

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 11 June 1910 · page 2

Introduced by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. McCourt M.L.A., who represents the district, a deputation from the…

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