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

Railways, roads & transport, 1930

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Our Buxton Budget Visit of Railway Traffic Inspector McDOULL

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

On Friday, 30th May, Mr. McDoull, Traffic Inspector of Railways, accompanied fey Mr. Cusack, Station Master at Thirlmere, visited here to receive…

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Retirement of a Popular Railway Official. Minto to lose an esteemed family

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 1

After a little over twenty-two years as Station Master at Minto, Mr. A. Penrose, on Friday of last week, retired from the railway service, and on…

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Picton Railway Returns

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 1

We are obliged to Mr. Williams, Stationsmaster for the following par[?] of [?] and [?] at the Picton station for the months of…

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Motor Traffic Cases

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

In the same court, Robert Craig, of Wandella Road, Mirana, charged with on 23rd April, on Main Southern Rd., Picton, drive a motor car without…

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Main Roads Board. Deputation for, the Relief -of the Unemployed

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 1

On Friday, the 6th Inst., three of the Aldermen of the Campbelltown Municipal Council—Aldermen J. W. Kershler (Mayor), P. C. Marlow, and…

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New Bridge to Be Built Spanning the Firth of Forth

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 June 1930 · page 6

One of the-official duties of King Edward VII, forty wears ago when he was Prince of Wales—was to conduct the impressive ceremonies on the…

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£1,600 COMPENSATION. Longhurst and another v. Railway Commisioners

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 6

The disastrous fires which raged in the Leumeah and East Minto disrict on the 9th January of last year were recalled on Friday of last week, when…

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"Roads a Disgrace."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 2

Apropos the above, referring to Arden Road, "Progress," Buxton, writes as follows:— "Some years ago, when Buxton was…

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Motoring. the Improved Pontiac

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 1

In the improved Pontiac for 1930, introduced to Picton by Mr. L. A. Hill, the new developments include a further improvement in the Weather…

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Camden Fire Station Motor Engine Installed

Camden News · Thursday 3 July 1930 · page 1

The Dennis Motor fire engine, valued at £1000, installed at the Camden Fire Station, has now equipped the local brigade equal to that of most…

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Fatal Fall From Train Near Yerrinbool

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 2

The body of an unidentified man about 40 years of age, was discovered under a railway bridge between Yesrinbool and Yanderra yesterday…

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Motoring Rich Mixtures (With apologies to Kipling)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 1

If you can drive a car and keep her moving From day to day without a minor smash,…

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Lysaght Road

Camden News · Thursday 17 July 1930 · page 1

The Engineer of the Wollondilly Shire Council, Mr. N. G. Thorn, reported to the last meeting of Councillors that the final inspection of the…

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The Motor Industry

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 July 1930 · page 4

Many municipal and shire councils have been circularised by the Manning Shire Council, seeking co-operation approaching the Prime Minister with…

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Harbour Bridge and Workshops. Public Inspection Arranged. Unique Opportunities. Charities to Benefit

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 August 1930 · page 6

During the past twelve months many hundreds of applications have been received by Messrs. Dorman Long & Company Limited, from…

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Road Grant for Burragorang Valley

The Picton Post · Wednesday 13 August 1930 · page 2

Our Member, Mr. M. F. Morton, has been advised in answer to his representations that the unemployment Relief Council will make available…

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C.o.r. Motor Spirits and Kerosene

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 August 1930 · page 2

As announced elsewhere in this issue of The Post, Mr. L. A. Hill, Picton, is now distributing C.O.R. motor spirit and kerosene in the town and…

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Railway "Reso" Tours

Camden News · Thursday 28 August 1930 · page 8

A booklet issued by the Australian Railways Commissioners gives particulars of developments ("Reso") tours during the next niue months. Those listed for New…

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Motor Accident Lucky Escapes

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 August 1930 · page 4

Proceeding to the Menangle Park Races on Tuesday last, a motor car in which there were six occupants, skidded on the wet clayey road, near…

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Early Morning Trains to Be Consolidated Into One Train. Anxiety Caused

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 September 1930 · page 1

We have been unofficially informed that the Railway Commissioners are going to consolidate three of the early morning tram Ex-Campbelltown, into…

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