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

Railways, roads & transport, 1937

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Burragorang Road

Camden News · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

At the Wollondilly Shire Council meeting on Friday last, the engineer, Mr. N. G. Thorn submitted another detailed report concerning the proposal…

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Unwelcome Visitor to "The Post." Quickly Despatched by Main Roads Men

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 2

During the school holidays, while searching for hen eggs under the work-room "The Picton Post," young Brian Mullane discovered a big…

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Menangle Road. Further Grant of £780

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 6

A letter from the Main Roads Bd. read at the Council meeting on Tuesday night stated that following on a recent inspectoin of Menangle Road…

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Road Accidents in N.s.w. During 1936

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 2

During 1936, there were 10,625 road accidents reported in New South Wales, 550 were killed and 6,894 others were injured, according…

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Motoring to Brisbane

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ashcroft are leaving for Brisbane, to-morrow. morning in their smart Morris sedan, and expect to be back in time for the official…

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The Toll of the Road

Camden News · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 3

In New South Wales in 1936, 550 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents and 6,894 persons were injured, writes Mr. C. N. Neale, Deputy…

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Burragorang News the Blue Gum Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 June 1937 · page 2

We have been told that this road which has been made 9 1/2 miles from Picton Lakes towards Burragorang Valley, has now been stopped…

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Burragorang Road

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1937 · page 1

The subject of reconditioning Burragorang Road, between The Oaks and the top of Buaragorang Mountain, which is expected to cost over £21,000…

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"The Bridge."

Camden News · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 8

A true adventure story of the Snider armed savages of the New Hebrides. Scenery and location and life of the islanders described, all true to life…

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Road Works

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 1

The Council’s Works Committee re commended the following road works be put in hand at the Council meeting on Tuesday night:—…

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Under the Influence Motor Cyclist Fined £6 and License Suspended at Picton Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 August 1937 · page 1

When Frank Stone, a young man of 28, employed cutting wood at Pheasant's Nett, came in to Picton on Friday week, he struck…

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Railway Passenger Service

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 3

When the Sub-Committee appointed by the Campbelltown and District Progress Association submitted their report and recommendations in…

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Thirlhere Footer Burragorang Road Berrima District Premiers Beaten in Cup Match

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 2

Mittagong footballers, who recently won the premiership up there, brought a strong team to Thirlmere on Sunday last in search of one of…

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Road Curves Councillor Downes' Observations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 August 1937 · page 3

Cr. E. H. K. Downes said that during his travels in Victoria he had particularly noticed that the radius of various turns in the roads were indicated…

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Wollondilly Shire. Inspection of Roads

Camden News · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 5

The Councillors of the Wollondilly Shire met as a works committee last week with the object of inspecting works and roads within B and C…

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Motor Cycle Collision

Camden News · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

At Campbelltown on Monday last, at about 8.30 a.m. a collision occurred between a utility truck owned by Mr. John Burns, of Leumeah, driven by…

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Utility Truck & Motor Cycle in Collision. Aged Man Seriously Injured

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 1

A collision between a Utility Truck, owned by John Burns, of Leumeah, and driven by Kenneth Alexander Bruce, and a motor…

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Railway, Institute Eisteddfod Next December Syllabus Now Ready

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 September 1937 · page 1

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways that the syllabus for the 13th annual eisteddfod is now available. This is one of the…

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Road Courtesy

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

Motorists approaching each other on a public highway, half of which is under repair, often accelerate in order to reach the “right of way”…

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R.a.c.a. Motor Notes. Careful on the Corners

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 3

Loose gravel on concrete has always spelled danger to the incautious motorist, and after a dry spell such as we have experienced recently…

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