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

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Motor Cycle Club Many Outings Arranged

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1930 · page 1

Camden Motor Cycle Club's, season will commence on Saturday next. A points-score competition will be conducted and will terminate on June 30…

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Cobbitty-greendale Road

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 6

For some time past residents in the vicinity of the above road, have been agitating for such to be., put in a [?]afficable condition. On Thursday…

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Other People's Opinions Letters to the Editor the Oaks Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 April 1930 · page 3

Sir,—Just a line to say how bad the state of The Oaks road is at the present time. The bridge at Abbotsford is in a very shakey condition…

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Railway Time Table

Camden News · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 7

Looking forward to an improved railway service to and from Camden and Sydney at the change-over to the winter time-table, it was expected that…

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Dangerious Curves. Subways and Bridges Deputation From Picton Council to Meet Railway Commissioner Cleary

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 2

In his Mayoral minute at last night's Municipal Council meeting, his Worship reported that the Railway Commissioners would be visiting Picton at…

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Campbelltown Railway Service Public Meeting Attended. by Sydney District Superintendent of Passenger Trains. —W. Pearce, Esq. Elimination of 5.15, P.M. Ex-SYDNEY Never Contemplated

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 May 1930 · page 1

What may be termed as a Public Indignation Meeting—convened by the Mayor of Campbelltown, Aid. J. W. Kershler,—was held in the Council…

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Motor Accidents Nepean Dam Workman Given Verdict in District Court Claim

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 3

Motor car accidents within the Berrima district provided the material for three litigation cases at the Moss Vale District Court, on…

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Motor Accident. Visitor Killed Instantly

Camden News · Thursday 15 May 1930 · page 1

When the driver of a motor car attempted to stear the car on to the hardened surface after the vehicle had skidded off the road, the car turned a…

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Mill Hill Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 3

For some time now Piston Municipal Council has been giving a deal of consideration to the Mill till road—or their portion of it…

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£10 Spent in Picton Would Have Saved £135 Tale of a Motor

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 3

An error of Judgment and a chain of bad luck, which cost the Federal Government £135 instead of £10, are causing comment at…

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Making Motors Mind

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 3

Helpful hints for the motorist Who wants to set the most service and enjoyment out of his motor car…

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The Motor

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 May 1930 · page 3

20,000 Australians in Six States Help to Produce and Service Famous Group of Cars…

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Sydney—melbourne Road Race

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 2

Arrangements arc rapidly advancing for the Sydney-Melbourne road race, which is to be run in four stages, between the two State Capitals. The…

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Making Motors Mind

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 May 1930 · page 1

Careful drivers will avoid sudden stops in an emergency. A general practice of the sudden application of brakes imposes an excessive strain on…

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The Oaks Road

Camden News · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 1

The Main Roads Board has asked the Camden Council to submit a programme to provide for the maintenance of that portion of The Oaks Rd…

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River Road, Elderslie

Camden News · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 1

At the Camden Council meeting on Tuesday two letters were read from Mr. C. Nethery, of Elderslie, as follows:—…

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Motor Cycle Club

Camden News · Thursday 29 May 1930 · page 1

The Camden Motor Cycle Club held a reliability trial on the 25th inst. over a distance of 180 mies. Controls were situated at Bulli, Kiama, Nowra,…

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The Motor New Beauty for the New Ford. On Display To-day at the, Garage of J. Byrne & Co. Campebelltown

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 6

The NEW FORD has made its appearance in, Campbelltown and may be seen to advantage at the Garage of Messrs. J. Byrne & Co. “To-day…

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Motor Accident. Car Somersaults Twice Into Creek

Camden News · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 1

On Saturday evening last a car, driven by Mr. Terrence Lohan, skidded on the Hume Highway, going down the hill to the railway gates at…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Car Somersaults in Creek

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 2

Proceeding down Parker’s hill in a motor car last Saturday evening early, three men were plunged into the creek just beyond Thorburn’s…

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