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

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

105 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 6

Motor Traffic Act

Camden News · Thursday 13 January 1938 · page 9

The Camden Council is in receipt of a circular from the Local Government Association in which it points out that the new Motor Traffic Act does not…

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Council’s Road Work

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 January 1938 · page 1

Approval for the following works have been given by the Council, following a report and recommendations of the Works Committee…

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School Children's Train

Camden News · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 7

Mr. M. F. Morton, M.L.A., has been notified from the office of the Secretary for Railways that an improved train service for school children returning…

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Council’s Road Work

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 February 1938 · page 1

The Works Committee submitted to the Council on Tuesday night the following recommendations:— Campbelltown South Road :…

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Rule of the Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 February 1938 · page 4

Whether you are driving along the Hume Highway or turning into some side street, always remember…

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Further Tree Planting. on Old Southern Road

Camden News · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 5

Messrs. F. Ferguson & Son, nurserymen, Broughton St., Camden, wrote to the Camden Council starting they were desirous of planting an avenue…

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Railway Restrictions

Camden News · Thursday 24 February 1938 · page 4

The town clerk, reporting on the 5.21 p.m. train from Sydney, on which Camden passengers are prevented to use on Fridays and before holidays,…

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Railway Inspector to “Our Genial Host.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 5

Every evening when the clock strikes six o'clock, Mr. James Johnstone, takes from his vest pocket an inscribed gold watch; this indicates…

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Rule of the Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 4

Whether you are driving along the Hume Highway or turning into seme side street, always remember…

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The Oaks Road. to Be Resurfaced. Cost £906

Camden News · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 1

The Mayor reporting on the need of repairs to this road and the necessity of repairing the culvert on Carrington Road, explained to the Camden…

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Inquest. Motor Cycle Accident

Camden News · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 9

On Tuesday week the District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Kelloway, J.P., held an inquiry at the Camden Court House on the death of Douglas Lloyd…

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Picton-Maldon Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 March 1938 · page 2

At last weeks meeting of the Picton Municipal Council the Mayor (A1d E. Eagles) presented a minute in which he staled that, following the previous…

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Official Correspondence. Glenfield Railway Platform

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 3

Mr. Joseph Jackson, M. L. A., is in receipt of the following Official Communication from the Secretary for Railways, under date of 1st March:—…

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Main Roads Incredible Position

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

Bulli Council is seeking the cooperation of all councils within 50 miles of Sydney and all inland cities throughout the State in urging the…

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Douglas Park-Mount Keira Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 2

Representatives of the Wollondilly Shire and Wollongong Municipal Councils meet in conference today at the Cross-roads or…

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Motor Accident Ends Fatally

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 1

This paper joins the many friends in this district of Mrs. H. Ware, of Argyle Street, Picton, in extending to her their sympathy in the sorrow…

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Noise Nuisance. Motor Cycles

Camden News · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

Recently complaints were made through the Camden Council of objectionable noises caused by motor cycles with open exhausts passing…

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Kirkham Lane Railway Gates

Camden News · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 1

It has been reported to the Camden Council that the railway authorities have taken steps to have the railway gates at Kirkham Lnee crossing…

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Tour of Inspections Roads Wollondilly Shire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 1

On the 16th instant members of the Wollondilly Shire Council, consisting of Councillors Moore (President), Prosser, Wouson, Downes, Carroll and…

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Railway Excursions Anywhere to Anywhere in N .S. W. and Inter State

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 March 1938 · page 2

In connection with the very varied [?] of [?] in sydney this Easter and thereafter the Department of Railways has arranged…

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