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

Railways, roads & transport, 1913

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The Proposed Railway Deviation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 November 1913 · page 4

In connection with the proposed railway deviation between Picton and Mittagong, the Public Works Committee written to the Chief…

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Hello!" Saved a Train

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 November 1913 · page 3

On March 23rd last a cablegram from Atlanta, America, stated that a man dreamt he saw a bridge collapse. He was so impressed that he went to the…

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Hello!" Saved a Train

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 22 November 1913 · page 3

On March 23rd last a cablegram from Atlanta, America, stated that a znan dreamt ho saw a bridge collapse. He was so impressed that he went to the…

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Fireproof Train

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 26 November 1913 · page 3

The Great Western Railway Company is running two experimental fireproof trains between London and Windsor. The trains each consist of four coaches—…

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The Most Remarkable Railway in the World

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 November 1913 · page 7

Unique among railways is the Lima-Oroya line in Peru, south America. In just over 100 miles it rises from sea level to an altitude of 15,665 feet, or to…

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Our Roads. To the Editor "Wollondilly Press."

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 10 December 1913 · page 4

Dear Sir,—By this mail I am sending you a "London Daily Mail," in which is inserted a letter from one of your…

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Macadam Roads Obsocete

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 6

"Waterbound macadam roads, which for practically a. century have been adequate for the traffic, have now, under the new conditions, become obsolete, and…

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Road Race

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 4

Another bicycle race came off last Saturday afternoon, commencing and finishing of our office. This time it was to the Bong Bong Bridge and…

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A New Road Material

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 7

With a view to obtaining a road surface which will give a tatter resistance to motor traffic, experiments are being made in France with a road…

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Next European War. Motors Instead of Horses

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 3

As a result of trials in recent French army manoeuvres, it is predicted that in the next European war the horse will be relegated to a place far in the rear. In its place will come…

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Quest on Railway Station. Looking for One Inspiring Face

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 2

"With no other object but that of seeking personalities I. drifted from the Strand into Charing Cross Station," writes Arthur F. Thorn, in the "New Age." " 'Surely,' I had…

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Macadam Roads Obsolete

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 2

"Waterbound macadam roads, which for practically a century have been adequate for the traffic, have now, under the new conditions, become obsolete, and…

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Britain's Railways. the Coming Nationalisation. Some Striking Facts

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 3

"It is notorious that great constructive changes of public policy are brought about in this country, not by general considerations of reason or utility, but by an…

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A Mile Long Bridge in Twelve Days

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

Some feats of extraordinary rapid construction have been performed, at times, in his history of American railway reading; but we do not know of…

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