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

Railways, roads & transport, 1916

28 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Country Motoring

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 January 1916 · page 3

As the proof of a pudding is in the eating, so the proof of a motor car is in the service and satisfaction it gives. Our readers will not be surprised to learn…

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Wool Travelling Discontinued. John Bridge £ Company, Limited, avoiding useless expenditure

Camden News · Thursday 20 January 1916 · page 10

There appears to-day an important announcement by John Bridge & Co., Ltd., who have foreseen that the ever-increasing taxation, and cost of labor and material, will…

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The Most Remarkable Railway in the World

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · 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 16,665 feet…

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Sydney Wool Sales. John Bridge & Co. Averages Holding Well

Camden News · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 10

It has been our privilege, recently, to report a number of sales by John Bridge & Co., in which the averages have stood out well. At their most recent sale on the 29th…

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Balance of Clip. More "Bridge" Results. Market Holds Good

Camden News · Thursday 16 March 1916 · page 10

Every succeeding sale, now, brings as nearer to the close of the season, and seeing that the bulk of the clip, has already been dealt with, it is interesting to note that the…

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Tramway Lottery

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 7

Tickets issued by the City of Mexico Electric Tramways Company are valuable. At one time the company was defrauded by employees,…

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Presentation to Railway Officers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 4

At the Club Hotel on Friday night last Messrs. H. Melville and E. Coates, Station Master and Night Officer respectively, who have been…

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A New Windshield for Motor Cars

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 7

A number of mechanical devices have been designed to keep the windshield of a motor-car clear in a driving rain, but most of them rely on…

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Found Dead on Railway Line

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1916 · page 4

Sydney Douglas [?] Blades, 26 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blades. of Douglas Park, was found dead on the Railway line at Douglas Park…

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Killed by Train

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 4

An inquest, in connection with the death of Sydney Douglas Bia les, 26 years of age, who was found dead on the railway line at Douglas Park…

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Creeping Railway Lines

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 May 1916 · page 7

It is not generally known that railway rails creep. They do, however, and an American authority tells us that "on lines running north and…

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A Sensational Motor Car

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 3

We do not believe you can find greater value than is offered iu the new Model 75 "OVERLAND." The present extraordinary low price makes…

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The Ideal Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1916 · page 7

An interesting experiment has been made, with promising results at Zurich. Fine gravel, the, grains averaging from one twentieth to…

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A Short Railway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 June 1916 · page 7

The shortest railway in Germany is one of the shortest in the world. The Ludwig Railway, connecting the cities of Furth and Nuremberg, is…

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Stud Sheep Sales. Invitation From "John Bridge."

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1916 · page 4

Woolgrowers and stock-owners, and their friends, down for this Annual fixture in July, are cordially invited to look us up at our Circular Quay headquarters, when it will be…

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National Railway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 July 1916 · page 5

Cr. Ross [?] submitted to the Prime Minister throught Mr. Lynchy member for Wer[?] plans for a cross-country line starting Irom Crookwell line one…

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Railway Parcel Office Hours

Camden News · Thursday 13 July 1916 · page 6

For some time past those doing business at the Camden railway station have been puzzled to know just when the parcels office is supposed to be open for the transaction of…

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Produce Trade. "John Bridge" Leads

Camden News · Thursday 27 July 1916 · page 3

According to the official figures for the past six mouths ending 30th June last, no less than 277,889 hides were catalogued at' the Sydney produce sales. Out of this large total…

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Our Roads

Camden News · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 1

Some years ago it was advocated in these Columns that the Camden Municipality should emerge into the adjoining Shires: one body doing the work of two, one list of administration expenses, etc but above all securing expert…

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Railway Wool Rates. the 5 Per cent. INCREASE Further Information

Camden News · Thursday 10 August 1916 · page 6

John Bridge & Co., Ltd., have asked us to state, that, last week, they had a further interview with the Railway Commissioners' Department on the matter of the despatch of…

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