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

Railways, roads & transport, 1938

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Railway Excursions for Spring School Vacation

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 August 1938 · page 3

The Secretary for Railways announces, in connection with the spring school vacation, which will commence on Friday, August 26, that special…

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Camden - The Oaks Road. New Section Through Glenmore

Camden News · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 1

At the Wollondilly Shire Council meetings held last week, the engineer, Mr. N. G. Thorn, placed before the councillors detailed plans of the…

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Road Accidents

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 3

During the week-end, two motor car accidents happened in this district. Clifford Ashley, about 25,, of Croydon Road, Lakemba, was killed instantly…

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Truck Crashes Over Hill Top Bridge. Two Men Seriously Injured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 2

Early last night a Hudson truck from Cole's garage Mittag[?]g crashed through Saddle Cutting bridge over the railway at Hill Top and fell…

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Macquarie Grove Aerodrome

Camden News · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 1

At the Macquarie Grve Aerodrome on Sunday last the Royal Aero Club of N.S.W. and the Newcastle Aero Club competed in competitions in…

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Additional Road Plant. for Wollondilly Shire

Camden News · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 7

A a recent meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council, Cr. E. H. K. Downes referred to the need of an additional power grader so that…

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Cycling. Campbelltown Open Road Race

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 8

In the Campbelltown Open Road Race, held in Campbelltown for the first time last Saturday, Campbelltown riders had bad luck. Out of…

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Saddle Bridge Fatality

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 2

The shocking accident at Hill Top last night week, when a toning track crashed through Saddle Bridge and bumped its way from side to side of the…

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Blue Gum Road Mr. Morton stirs things up Minister Looking Further Into Matter

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 August 1938 · page 1

"The Picton Post" is indebted to Mr. Morten, M. L. A. for Wollondilly, for a copy of the following Idler, received from the lion. K. S. Spoon or. Minister…

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Road Accidents

Camden News · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 8

There were 2,059 street accidents in in the country parts of New South Wales during the year ended 30th June, 1938, compared with 1,818 for…

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Town Road Improvement. Action by Council Urged

Camden News · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

Ald. E. A. Davies sought the attention of the aldermen at the Camden Council meeting on Monday, when he took a definite stand in the advocacy…

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Safe Blown, Burglary. Narellan Railway Station

Camden News · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

Narellan Railway Station was visited by burglars on Tuesday morning between 1 and 2 o'clock. Entrance was gained by forcing the door of the…

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Road Accidents

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 August 1938 · page 2

There were 2,095 street accidents in the country parts of New South Wales during the year ended 30th June, 1938, compared with 1,818 for…

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Macquarie Grove Aerodrome Officially Registered

Camden News · Thursday 1 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. E. Macarthur Onslow is in receipt of the Federal Government's official recognition of the Macquarie Grove Aerodrome, which is now fully…

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Railway Excursions for Eight-hour Day in Sydney

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 September 1938 · page 2

Word has been received from the Secretary for Railways that, in connection with the celebration of Eight-hour Day in Sydney on Monday,…

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Road Safety Campaign

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 September 1938 · page 3

The Road Safety Council of New South Wales in its effort to about a reduction in road accidents has recommended, provided the necessary…

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Big Bycl[?] Road Race

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 3

The annual Goulburn to Sydney bicycle race last Saturday did not arouse any excitement to speak of in Picton. The first competitor to reach…

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Motorist Killed. Four Others Injured

Camden News · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 6

Whilst a party of young men returning from a dance at Silverdale on Saturday night last, a motor accident occurred on The Oaks-Blaxland's…

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Road Safety. Overtaking and Curves

Camden News · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 5

Every motor vehicle driver knows that care must be exercised when overtaking a vehicle, especially when another vehicle is approaching from the…

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Town Road Improvement. Black Surfacing of Streets

Camden News · Thursday 29 September 1938 · page 1

Mr. McGowan, engineer of Nepean Shire Council, attended the Camden Council meeting on Monday last. In acknowledging receipt of council's…

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