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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Sparks From the Railway

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 January 1932 · page 2

Our local Stationmaster, Mr. Geo. Williams will commence annual leave from Saturday next, and his duties will be carried out by Mr. J. Spicer…

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Our Train Service

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

Sir,—The train service between Sydney Campbelltown-Picton sadly needs ang[?]enting as the present persistent change of trains debars many from…

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Damage to Roads Wollondilly Collieries and the Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

Early in December last, Engineer Thom reported to Wollondbly Shire Council that the manager of the Wolloudilly Colliery lias, with one…

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A Railway Revival Running Costs Cut in Half

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

The latest files of the overseas newspapers describe the trial runs of two remarkable inventions which will probably restore prosperity to railway…

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Mid-summer, Railway Excursions

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 3

Residents of country districts are being splendidly catered for by the Railway Department in the provision of frequent excursion trains at low fares…

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Tramps In The Park Ald. Brookes Stirs Council to Action "I Am Nearly Driven Mad"

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 February 1932 · page 2

Serious complaints of unemployed campers in Victoria, Pack and in the vicinity thereof were made at last night's Municipal Council…

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Honest Motorist Restores Lady's Handbag

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 4

Speed hogs are honest—at heart. At least the one that travelled at a reckless pace to restore her handbag to a Miss Vale lady, a hag which had…

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Camden Show. March 10, 11, 12, 1932 Railway Facilities

Camden News · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

In respnse to a request from the Agricultural Society the railway authorities have arranged for special trains to and from Camden during the…

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Post Offices on Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 8

Post and Telegraph Offices are to be established within the North East and South East Pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Telephone and…

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Harbour Bridge Celebrations. Girls to Honour Officials

Camden News · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

What promises to be one of the most attractive Social Functions during Bridge Week is the Harbour Bridge luncheon to be held at the Sydney…

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Camden Show. March 10, 11, 12,1932 Railway Facilities

Camden News · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 6

In response to a request from the Agricultural Society the railway authorities have arranged for special trains to and from Camden during the…

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Legislative Assembly Questions. Main Roads Board: Local Government Contributions

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 5

Mr. Motion: In view of the fact that the Main Roads Board has the right to levy each year from municipal and shire councils a…

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Opening The Bridge Special Trains Arranged

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 March 1932 · page 1

By men of [?] of the great Sydney [?] Bridge in association with a sketch of one of their modern long-distance…

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In The Post Letters to the Editor Mr. Lang, the Bridge and the Railways

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

Sir,—I took a walk Saturday evening to neighbours, three in number tp hear the latest on the wireless about the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

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Giant Bridge Opened Huge Sydney Harbour Span

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 4

The gigantic bridge across Sydney Harbour, which was officially opened on Saturday last by the Premier, Hon. J.T. Lang, attracted world-wide…

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Sydney Harbour Bridge the Official Opening. On Board the R.M.S. “Orford.”

The Campbelltown News · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 4

A more perfect day could not have been wished for, if one had have chosen it, than Saturday, 19th March, 1932. Cares and worries all seem to…

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Bowls. Harbour Bridge Competitions. New South Wales Singles’ C’Ships

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 8

Played at Bankstown.— J. Cochrane (Alstonville), 22 beat P. C. Marlow (Campbelltown), 18. Played at Epping.— G. Longmuir…

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Footpath at the Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 14 April 1932 · page 7

The Camden Council has been in communication with the Main Roads Board with a view of having erected a footpath leading to the Camden…

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Southern Districts Tennis Continued from opposite page. Railway No 2 v St Patrick's No 1

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 April 1932 · page 2

Railway mentioned first): Miss Edwards and Rutter v Mesdames Brown and White, 5-6; Crispin and Heraghty v Armstrong, and Woods, 6-1; Ryder…

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The Train-changing Record

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 April 1932 · page 3

"City Wayback" writes:—"Betyer can't show a better record in train-changing for the distance than a fellow puts up in travelling from Concord…

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