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

Railways, roads & transport, 1926

83 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 5

Our Railways

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 June 1926 · page 1

Good business was done by the railways last week end, many trains to stations South of Campbelltown being packed with…

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Repairs to Picton-The Oaks Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 3

This road is very badly potholed near Eagles farm, making traffic rather difficult. Three loads of metal should be sent for repairs,…

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Railway News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 June 1926 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain, steam shed inspector, has returned after annual leave. During his absence, Messrs. Fitzpatrick and W. Mars relieved…

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The Motorist and the Child

Camden News · Thursday 24 June 1926 · page 3

Motorists! Have you ever had this experience? You came to a corner and noticed a child, or may be two or three…

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Culvert on Bargo Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 4

The Engineer stated that a concrete pipe culvert was broken and new pipes required. As these pipes were not monier pipers, and…

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Shire Engineer's Report. Mulholland's Road at Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 June 1926 · page 4

The Engineer reported he had inspected this road and found that attention to the formation is desirable. The grade rising from the…

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Reconstruction Great Southern Road. More Water Pipes to Remove

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 3

At the council meeting on Monday last a communication was read from the Main Roads Board following an interview which the…

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General Manager of the Ford Motor Company on Idealism

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 July 1926 · page 4

Speaking on "Ideals in Business" recently, Mr. H. C. French, general manager in Australia for the Ford Motor Company, gave it…

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Nattai Crossing. a Bridge Favoured

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1926 · page 6

At the Wollondilly Shire Council mooting last Friday, Cr. Johu E. Moore, in pursuant to notice, tabled a motion, reading :—…

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Menangle Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 15 July 1926 · page 1

Mr. A. A. Lysaght M.L.A., is in receipt of the following from the Dept of Public Works :— I am directed to inform you the…

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Diamonds and the Motor Car

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 July 1926 · page 4

Enough diamonds to stud a queen's coronet are worn out every year in the manufacture of Ford cars. Contrary to the…

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Nepean Shire Council Road Roller Purchased

Camden News · Thursday 22 July 1926 · page 5

In order to facilitate the road maintenance and construction work on the roads within the srire the Nepean Shire Council has purchased from…

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Road Bridge at Menangle

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 July 1926 · page 2

With regard to representations of members of the district for the correction of a high level bridge across the Napean River at…

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Current Topics Main Southern Road

Camden News · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 1

There appears a considerable amount of uncertainty as to whether the continuation of the Main Southern Road via the deviation as proposed by the…

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Diamonds and the Motor Car

Camden News · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 6

Enough diamonds to stud a queen's coronet are worn out every year in the manufacture of Ford cars. Contrary to the popular guess they are…

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Railway & Tramway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 August 1926 · page 3

Mr. Jim Walsh, who has been stationed at Picton as Night Officer, has been transferred to Moss Vale. Several high officials of the…

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Nattai Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 1

At the Wollondilly Shire Council meeting on Friday last, the engineer. Mr. N. G. Thorn, reported : "I have sites selected for both a…

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Menangle Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 12 August 1926 · page 1

The Main Roads Board, reports the engineer of the Wollondilly Shire, will favourably consider a proposal from the Shire Council for the…

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Fatal Motor Cycle Accident

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 August 1926 · page 1

On Thursday of last week the District Coroner (Mr. Poolman) held an enquiry into the cause of the death of Lydia Ellen Avery,…

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Additional Train Stop

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 August 1926 · page 2

To the personal representations of Mr. J. J. Cleary, in which it was urged that the 3.50 p.m. train from Sydney stop at Bargo to set down…

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