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

Railways, roads & transport, 1932

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Railway Excursions From the Country. to Be Run More Frequently

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 November 1932 · page 3

Country residents arc soon to have opportunities for cheap travel to the city which they have been seeking for many years. From the tourist…

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Motor Accident. Inquest on the Death of Mrs. Leeks

Camden News · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 2

An inquiry was conducted by Mr. A. E. Baldock, District Coroner, in the Camden Court House on Friday afternoon last, regarding the death of Mrs…

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Railway Excursions From the Country

Camden News · Thursday 17 November 1932 · page 1

Country residents are soon to have opportunities for cheap travel to the City which they have been seeking for many years. From the tourist…

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Business Without Notice Camden-Werombi Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 November 1932 · page 4

Council decided on the motion of the President and Cr. Adams that Mr. W. G. Watson be given permission to alter the drainage of this road at two…

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Blue Gum Creek Road Thirlmere Labor Exchange Agent Visits Shire Meeting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 November 1932 · page 2

At last regular monthly meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council a letter was received from Mr J. Slade, being a copy of one forwarded to the…

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Light Railway to Burragorang. (To the Editor Camden News)

Camden News · Thursday 24 November 1932 · page 7

Sir,—With the development of our most valuable coal seams that is now taking place the time has come when the district residents should throw…

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Valuable Publication for Motorists

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 November 1932 · page 8

Much interest has been aroused among motorists through the issue of a new booklet of high-speed records on land, at sea and in the air…

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Unemployed Relief Grants Special Meeting of the Shire Council to Apply for 1633 for Lacy's Creek Bridge and Approaches

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 4

As briefly reported in our last issue a special meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council was held on Saturday, 19th of November, principal business being the…

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Big Meeting at Douglas Park Requests Shire Council to Re-consider Motion Regarding Douglas Park-mount Keira Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 2

At a largely attended public meeting, convened by residents of Douglas Park, on Friday last 25th November, the Wollondilly Shire…

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Cheap Railway Fares to See the Test

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 November 1932 · page 4

The Railway Department advertised in our last issue cheap excursion arrangements that will be available by ordinary trains in connection with the…

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Agricultural Notes. Concession Railway Freight on Agricultural Seeds

Camden News · Thursday 8 December 1932 · page 2

Following upon representations of the Agricultural Bureau, the Transport Commissioners have reviewed the the question of freight on agricultural…

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Chiddy's Bridge Dangerous Corner

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 December 1932 · page 2

Thirlmere Progress Association wrote to last Wollondilly Shire Council meeting drawing attention to Chiddy's Bridge and dangerous corner at…

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Deputation to Main Roads Board Menangle-hume Highway & Maldon to Picton Roads

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 December 1932 · page 2

At Wollondilly Shire meeting on 20 instant the President reported on the proposed de-proclamation of part of Main Road 179 and the proclamation…

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Blue Cum Creek Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 December 1932 · page 2

Thirlmere Progress Associations recently wrote to the Shire urging the body too apply for a grant to do up the above road…

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Douglas Park-Mt. Keira Road Deputation and Council Meet in Conference and Inspect Further Representations to Be Made to Government

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 December 1932 · page 5

Conrequent upon the large meeting of Wilton, Cordeaux Dam and Douglas Park residents held at Douglas Park on 2nd inst. and…

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Motor Accident

Camden News · Thursday 15 December 1932 · page 1

Misses Marie and Leonore Castles, of Sydney, were admitted to the Camden District Hospital following a collision District Hospital following a collision between the service car, driven…

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Robbery at Minto. Money Taken From Railway Office

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 December 1932 · page 1

During the temporary absence of the Night Officer at Minto Railway Station from his Office on Monday night, a thief calmly walked in and…

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Woman Killed on Bargo Overhead Bridge Husband in Hospital

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 5

Setting out for Sydney to enjoy the school vacation, tragedy befel Mr and Mrs Arthur A. Gordon, of Finley as they were motoring…

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Douglas Park-Mt Keira Road Proposed Deviation at Douglas Park Special Meeting of the Council

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 2

As reported in The Post and Recorder last issue, a special meeting of Wollondilly Shire Council was held bn Tuesday of last week…

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Robbery at Minto. Money Taken From Railway Office

Camden News · Thursday 22 December 1932 · page 3

During the temporary absence of the Night Officer at Minto Railway Station from his office on Monday night of last week, a thief calmly…

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