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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

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For the Motorist

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 August 1927 · page 1

In view of the great interest which is being taken in the statement that Texaco Motor Oils leave no hard carbon, and in view of the numbers…

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Lady Motorists. Cross Australia Four Times

Camden News · Thursday 4 August 1927 · page 9

Mrs. Gladys Sandford and Miss Stella Chris cie arrived back in Sydney in their Essex Coach at 11 a.m. on Monday, 25th July. They were met by Mr…

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Main Southern Road. Proclamation of Deviation

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 3

In the Government Gazette of the 22nd. inst. appears the official proclamation, as a main road, the deviation from Camden to the foot of…

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A New Order of Motoring New Willys Knight Arrives

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 7

The announcement in Sydney of the New Willys Knight is of great interest to all motorists. The efficiency and reliability of this car is well known to…

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Motor Notes News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 August 1927 · page 7

The Chairman of the Development and Migration Commission, Mr. Gepp, says it might be necessary in the future to build railways further apart,…

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Proposed Road. Yerranderie to Mt. Werong

Camden News · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 6

A good road exists at present from Camden direct to Yerranderie, (42 miles), and from Picton via The Oaks to Yerranderie (42 miles). The idea…

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The New Dodge. First of New Dodge Brothers Senior Line of Six Cylinder Motor Cars Appear

Camden News · Thursday 11 August 1927 · page 8

A few weeks ago marked an important event in Dodge Brothers history—the introduction of the Company's new line of six—cylinder motor cars…

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Motor Notes News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 August 1927 · page 7

“Safety First” campaigners are even suggesting that it is not safe for girls to wear any but light coloured stockings. Girls wearing dark hose are…

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Railway and Tramway Institute

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 August 1927 · page 2

A "500" Card Tournament was held in the Railway Institute on Saturday evening. The winners were Miss Bailey and Mr. Stratton…

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Proposed Road from Yerranderie to Mt. Yerong, linking road to Bathurst, via Campbelltown and Camden

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 1

A good road exists at present from Sydney, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Camden direct to Yerranderie, (12 miles), and from Picton via The Oaks…

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MOTOR [?] News and Notes From the N.R.M.A.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 August 1927 · page 7

Auckland (N.Z.) City Council has prohibited horse-drawn vehicles from travelling in the main street between 4.30 p.m. and 6 p.m…

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Railway Institute News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 August 1927 · page 2

A "500" Card Tournament was held at the Railway Institute on Saturday evening. The winners were Miss Bailey and Mr. Randall…

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First of New Dodge Brothers Senior Line of Six Cylinder Motor Cars Appear

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 August 1927 · page 3

A few weeks ago marked an important event in Dodge Brothers history —the introduction of the Company’s new line of six-cylinder motor cars…

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Road Making Machinery

Camden News · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 1

A demonstration, of a new piece of road making machinery was given at Menangle last Friday by Messrs. Gibson Battle & Co. featuring the Eclipse Galion one-man power…

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Road to Wentworth Falls Assistance Again Denied

Camden News · Thursday 1 September 1927 · page 1

For some months the Wollondilly Shire Council has been endeavouring to secure Government assistance to finish the deviation the Wentworth Falls Rd., and at the…

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Motor Notes News and Notes from the N.R.M.A.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 September 1927 · page 7

Production of balloon tyres in America is at the rate of 2,000,000 covers a month. The National Automobile Chamber…

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No Railway Aid for T.B. Settlement

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 September 1927 · page 4

The Railway Commissioners will not construct a siding to connect the Picton Lakes T.B. Settelment with the railway unless the settlement…

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Fatal Collision. Motor Cycle and Sulky Collide Head-on

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 1

Last Friday evening, shortly before seven o’clock, a tragic accident attended with fatal results occurred on the Soldiers’ Settlement road…

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Motor Notes Europe Adopts More Sleeve Valves. Similar Forecast for America

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 September 1927 · page 7

When the Knight basic patents expired in Europe early this year, it was significant that 20 per cent, of the Continental manufacturers…

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Mt. Keira-Wilton Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 September 1927 · page 1

Messrs. Davies and Lysaght, M. s. L. A., have received letters from Mr. Thos. Keegan, Minister for Local Government stating that:…

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