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

Railways, roads & transport, 1927

111 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Main Southern Road

Camden News · Thursday 15 September 1927 · page 1

The Main Roads Board on Tuesday let the Camden Council know that they were going on with the construction, of the new deviation over Razorback, and that any work via…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 7

Many tyres and tubes now produced in U.S.A. contain a percentage of reclaimed rubber—evidence of the attempt to cut imports of crude rubber…

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Deputation Argyle Street Bridge and an Overhead Bridge

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 September 1927 · page 1

During Sir George Foller's visit to Picton on Thursday last, opportunity was taken by a deputat on to lay before him the necessity for a…

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New Motor for Dodge Bros. Cars

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 September 1927 · page 4

Dodge Brothers new motor represents the most important improvement to the company's four-cylinder line of cars since their inception in…

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New Motor For Dodge Bros. Cars

Camden News · Thursday 22 September 1927 · page 8

Dodge Brothers new Motor represents the most important improvement to the company's four-cylinder line of cars since their inception in…

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Motor Notes New Motor for Dodge Brothers Cars

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 7

Dodge Brothers new motor represents the most important improvement to the company’s four-cylinder line of cars since their inception in 1914…

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Great Motoring Record. , Sydney to Wellington in 4 h. 34 min. Average Speed, 49.9 m.p.h

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 September 1927 · page 3

The wonderful record which an Overland Whippet created on Thursday, 15th September, by averaging 49.9 m.p. h. from Sydney to…

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

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 9

The first motor car has travelled over the new Great Northern Road, from Sydney to Newcastle, which is at present under construction by the…

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Correspondence. Road to Wentworth Falls. (To the Editor "Camden News".)

Camden News · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 5

Sir,—Notice is drawn in a recent press report that the Member for Wollondilly has received a reply from the Minister for Local Government that…

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Roads and Politics

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 7

“The amazing statement is being made by those attempting to defend the political pilfering of the greater part of the money raised by special…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Campbelltown News · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 7

An enterprising electrical firm in London is putting on to the market an illuminated walking stick to act as a tail light for pedestrians…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 October 1927 · page 7

The N.R.M.A. suggests that, owing to the volume and diversity of instructions and regulations issued to motorists by various city and…

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Motor Notes News and Notes From the N.r.m.a

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 7

The Advance Bathurst League is seriously considering the question of parking in streets, some members condemning parking on the kerb and…

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

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 7

Good progress is being made upon maintenance of main roads within Wingecarribee Shire, where another £4,955 is being spent under joint…

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

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 7

The financial position of Hastings Shire Council is reported to be serious. At present there is not a man employed on the roads in the shire…

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Railway Time-Table

Camden News · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 1

The summer timetable on the railways operates this week. On the Camden line there are many alterations, and an improved service is noted—full timetable published…

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Speed! Motor Cycle Sports

Camden News · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 5

The nett proceeds of the motor cycle carnival, to be held on Saturday next, will be donated to the Hazel Hewson Fund. That alone should be enough to…

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

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 November 1927 · page 7

Complaints that much of the beauty of country districts was being spoiled by the wholesale removal of tree ferns, staghorns and ferns by…

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An Expensive Experience Motorist Pays Dearly for His Indiscretion

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 November 1927 · page 2

Late on Saturday evening, a motorist from Sydney ran on to the side of tho road at Bargo Bridge, temporarily disabling his car. He…

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Motor Cycle Races Rain Spoils Fine Programme

Camden News · Thursday 17 November 1927 · page 2

After the wave of heat on Saturday morning last, heavy rain fell in the afternoon and Mr. J. Dunk, the promoter of the motor cycling carnival,…

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