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

Railways, roads & transport, 1922

46 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Cross Country Railway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 January 1922 · page 2

At a meeting of the Bowral Council held on 10th November it was decided to submit to the members for the district the Bowral Robertson…

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Some comparison from the united states. Railway Development

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1922 · page 2

Any serious scheme of interior settlement immediately suggests a liberal system of Railway communication. It is well known that the United…

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PASTOBAL. No. 588. Smothering the Rabbit. Destruction by Means of Motor car Fumes

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 January 1922 · page 4

Experiments carried out by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture have resulted in the conclusion that where rabbits are numerous, and…

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An Inspection of Roads. Shire Councillors Day's Outing

Camden News · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 1

The telephone kept ringing early Friday morning, mainly ascertaining the result of the previous night's thunderstorm, as anxiety was felt concerning the tour of inspection of roads…

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Motor Cycle and Side-car Tour Of 1.033 Miles

Camden News · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 3

The following members of the Camden Motor Cycle Club. Messrs. M. Peat, J. Hutchinson, W. Davis, and C. W. Butler, driving three Harley Davidson and one Indian motor cycles…

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An Inspection of Roads. Shire Councilors Day’s Outing

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

The telephone kept ringing early Friday morning mainly ascertaining the result of the previous right’s thunderstorm as anxiety was felt concerning the tour of inspection of roads…

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Motor Cycle and Side-cae Tour Of 1.033 Miles

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

The following members of the Camden Motor Cycle Club, Messrs. M. Peat, J. Hutchinson, W. Davis, and C. W. Butler, driving three Harley Davidson and one Indian motor cycles…

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Railway St. Trees

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 4

Considerable discussion ensued at Monday’s Council meeting when pursuant to notice Aid. Marlow moved that the motion dealing with the trees in Bail way St. be rescinded. Aid…

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Rooty Hill-Tahmoor Railway

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 3

Mr J. J. Cleary, M.L.A., has forwarded the following communication for public information, received by him from the Public Works Department:—…

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Baby's Body on Railway Line

Camden News · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

The district Coroner, Mr. A. E. Baldock, on Friday morning last, conducted an enquiry on the death of the newly born female child whose body was found between the two sets…

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Southern to South Coast Railway

Camden News · Thursday 2 March 1922 · page 3

Mr. Davies has received the following:— Regarding the Bargo alternative proposal for connecting up the Main Southern and South Coast lines, a report hao been obtained from…

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Baby’s Body on Railway Line

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 1

The district Coroner, Mr. A. E. Baldock, on Friday morning last, conducted an enquiry on the death of the newly born female child whose body was found between the two sets…

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Across to the Coast. Southern to South Coast Railway

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 March 1922 · page 1

Mr. Davies has received the following:— Regarding the Bargo alternative proposal for connecting up the Main Southern and South Coast lines, a report has been obtained from…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Finger Posts on Nepean Shire Roads. (To the Editor of the Camden News)

Camden News · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 1

Sir.—In your issue of the 9th inst., your Narellan correspondent complains of delay in erection of finger posts at Narellan. At the last meeting of the Shire Council, held on the…

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Motor Car Incidents

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 7

What could be termed as a miraculous escape from severe injuries, or even death, was the result of a motor car accident on Monday last. A party…

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Railway Ambulance Function

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1922 · page 3

A very successful function was held in the Military Hall on Thursday night last. The Organiser being Mr. J. Brennen assisted by other members of…

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General Information Motor Cycle Sports

Camden News · Thursday 11 May 1922 · page 1

The Camden Motor Cycle Club and the Narellan Sports Club are holding a sports meeting at the Springfield Course on the 27th inst. New School Master at The Oaks…

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Moss Vale-Port Kembla Railway

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 May 1922 · page 1

A conference for the purpose of collecting evidence to place before the Public Works Committee in connection With the proposed cross-country…

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Illawarra Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Moss Vale-Port Kembla Railway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 May 1922 · page 2

A conference for the purpose of collecting evidence to place before the Public [?] committee in connection [?] proposed Cross…

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Shire Councillors Day's Outing. Inspections of Roads

Camden News · Thursday 8 June 1922 · page 2

"Well, we've bad a good day's outing!" "Not bad at all, a run down the Valley is always worth while, but for the Council to go in a body gives a wide interest to others…

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