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

Railways, roads & transport, 1912

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Cubed by Motorcar

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 November 1912 · page 7

(Motorcars are looked upon favourably by medical men nowadays, as they are said to form an excellent aid in the cure of consumption. This is due mainly to the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Railway to Yerranderie

Camden News · Thursday 28 November 1912 · page 3

The Recent Deputation of Mining Representatives introduced by Mr. McCourt, M.L.A. Sir,—Will you kindly allow me some…

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Road Race

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 30 November 1912 · page 4

A twenty-one mile bicycle road race, organised by Mr. S. R. Beer, was held on Wednesday afternoon last. There were 12 starters, and the first home was A. Ferrington, 11…

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Record Train

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 3

America remains the home of the record. This time it is the longest train on record which must go to the credit of America (says the…

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With the Duke. Life in Royal Train. C.P.R. Royal Train, Sept. 5

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

In the hot afternoon sunshine we jog comfortably across the prairie, yellow with ripe corn. We have time to notice which are the best crops; to…

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Electric Traction for Railways aud Cauals

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 2

Had Faraday lived to see and understand the character of the existing slate In the evolution of his great conception in 1826 he would have stood am[?]zed…

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New Motorcar Body

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 December 1912 · page 3

A new streamline motorcar body of German make, providing an exceptionally smooth blending of hood and dash in its lines, which is a marked…

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"Matchless" Motor Cycles

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 7 December 1912 · page 3

In motor and cycle circles in this State the firm of Messrs. Biden & Roberts is held in highest regard. Mr. Arthur Biden has long been a strong…

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The Longest Train on Record

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 3

America remains the home of the record. This time it is the longest train on record which must go to the credit of America, Recently a train…

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Fatal Motor Smashes. Shipbuilder Killed by Train. Motor Cycles Upset. Plan to Check Speed

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 2

In motor and street accidents reported this week twelve lives have been lost (said the "Lloyd's News" on September 29). To guard against the…

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Lovers' Suicide Drive. Motor Car Over a Precipice

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 11 December 1912 · page 3

At the bottom of a deep canyon near the picturesque Topango trail, not far from Los Angeles, the bodies were recovered to-day of Mr Miles C. Folson, a…

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Why a Railway Is Wanted

Camden News · Thursday 12 December 1912 · page 8

Immediately after the banquet a deputation was held in The Oaks School of Arts. Mr. C. Dunn first called upon Mr. M. Devitt, senior to speak on the proposed railway line from The…

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Deputation. for a Railway to the Oaks. the Minister for Works Visits the Route

Camden News · Thursday 12 December 1912 · page 8

The earnest endeavours of The Oaks Progress Association have at last had a hearing form the State Government. This took place at The Oaks yesterday (Wednesday), when the Progress…

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Official Correspondence. N.S.W. RAILWAYS

Camden News · Thursday 12 December 1912 · page 6

Office of the Chief Commissioner. Sydney, 5th December, 1912. SIR,—With reference to the letter from…

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Motor Lorry for Kangaloon

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 4

On Tuesday evening last [?] was held at Kuugaloon for the purpose of considering the advisability of purchasing a motor lorry for the locality…

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Warren Motor Cars. Latest Designs for the Country

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 December 1912 · page 3

No doubt many country residents have decided in favor of a motor car as the most serviceable and delightful Christmas, or New Year's, gift to their…

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The Motorist's "Exam."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1912 · page 3

"What is an automoblie? " , "It is an infernal machine used by the classes for dealing death to the masses."…

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Road Mating Machinery. an Additional Plant for Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 19 December 1912 · page 3

On Friday, at the Wollondilly Shire meeting, the following report by the engineer was adopted by the council:— Proposed suggested to be proposed to…

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"Queen of the Road."

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 December 1912 · page 3

Recently, in a review of the great exhibition of motor care at the Royal Agricultural Society's grouuds, Moore Park, a special tribute was paid to the…

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Proposed New Road to Picton

Camden News · Tuesday 24 December 1912 · page 6

In our last issue was published a detailed description of the Shire Engineer's proposal to establish a new road through to Picton to superceed the existing Main…

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