ISSUE 66 | October 2025
WOMAN’S MEGA LOTTERY WIN
TRUSTED LOCAL NEWS
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FOR LOVERS OF HISTORICAL FICTION
AQUATIC CENTRE WINS AWARD
OUR FIRST TRAINS
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N September 26, 1855, NSW launched its first passenger railway line, connecting Sydney and Parramatta. This 22-kilometre line marked the birth of publicly owned rail transport in Australia. On Friday September 26, 2025 three commemorative trains traveled from Central to Parramatta return. At the 170 anniversary celebrations passengers boarded commemorative trains – one from the past and one marking our move to the future - and retraced the original trip from Central to Parramatta. Photo shows workers at Clyde Engineering watch as legendary steam locomotive 3801 departs for a trial run, 1943, (ARHS Archives). See page 19 for more historical images.
WEXPO returns in 2025 at a new home
THE SYDNEY SHOWGROUND Wednesday, October 22
TM
MAIN EVENT
Exhibitor enquiries
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