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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

111 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 6

Main Southern Road

Camden News · Thursday 13 January 1927 · page 1

There is every probabilitty of some definite decision being made at an early date concerning the linking up of the Main Southern Road between Camden and Picton. The…

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Bargo Train Service. Improvement Sought For

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 3

Mr. J. J. Cleary, chairman of a citizen's meeting at Bargo, has enlisted the help of Mr. Akhurst, M.L.C., for an extra train service to…

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Railway & Tramway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of the Railway and Tramway Institute was held in the Picton Branch on 20th December last…

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Of Local Interest Railway Service at Bargo

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 4

In the Legislative Council, in answer to the printed question of Mr. C. A. Akhurst, M.L.C. (which will be found on page 4 of this issue), re…

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Railway Irregularities

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 1

Alderman R. L. Gamble at the Council meeting last Tuesday night moved that a letter from the council be written to the…

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Motor Accident. Fatal Results

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 4

On Wednesday, about midday, a terrible motor car accident occurred on the Sydney road, near Minto, causing the death of Mrs…

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The Motor Column Morris New Motors. Designed for Australia. Chassis Greatly Improved : New Features

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 7

Considerable interest has been aroused in the recently announced “World” model Morris cars. And not without reason. The cars set…

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Railway & Tramway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

The usual weekly "500" card tournament was held at the Railway Institute on Saturday night. After an enjoyable evening's play, Mrs…

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Railway Cricket

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

With a view to selectors observing form for the match against Nepean next week-end, Picton Railway No. 1 team captained by M. Dowse,…

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The Main Road Question

Camden News · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 1

Dropping the advocacy of the Main Southern Road from Campbelltown to Picton via Menangle, agitation is centred on a proposal to run the road from Menangle via…

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Correspondence. a National Highway. Burragorang—Wentworth Falls Road. (To the Editor of the Camden News)

Camden News · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

Sir,—It is an old fact that, when someone begins to blow a trumpet there are others trying to imitate and to make themselves heard. No one…

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The Motor Column Federal Capital. Motor Taxes

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 7

The secretary of the Royal Automobile Club of Australia stated during last week that rumors have been circulated that…

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Railway & Tramway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 3

Games night was held on Thursday, 10th inst. The attendance was fair, and events were carried off successfully, especially the ping pong,…

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Lady Motorists Long Drive Started

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 4

Mrs. G. Sandford and Miss S. Christie, two lady motorists from New Zealand, who are engaged in an attempt to drive unaided around…

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Railway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 2

The Ladies' Committee, who are working for the Annual Ball, held a social evening at the Institute on 1st inst. There was a very large…

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New Road for Stock Route

Camden News · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 1

The Camden Council on Tuesday night received a report from the Valuer General's Department concerning the resumption of a road through Mr. F. J. Doust's property…

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The Road to Ruin. N.S.W. Treasury Returns

Camden News · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 8

The New South Wales Government is still living beyond its means. Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier-Treasurer, is living up to his reputation; the work…

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Main Roads Agreement

Camden News · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 7

Mr. Perkins, in the House of Representatives, asked : Has the Government of New South Wales yet signed the Main Rds. Agreement; if not, what has been done with…

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IMPRESSIONS of an OVERLANDER. Bean Motor Test. Reveals Wonders of the Wild. The Veteran Pioneer of the Outback Trails

Camden News · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 2

To the average layman, the impressions gathered on a tour of 8000 miles —from Melbourne to Darwin by Bean Truck, and from Darwin to Melbourne…

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Road Enclosure Application

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 2

Samuel Stevens, Parish Werronla. —Permission granted, Rental 5/- per annum…

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