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

Railways, roads & transport, 1939

141 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 6 of 8

Railway Excursions Eight-hour Day in Sydney

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 2

The secretary for railways advises that, in connection with the celebrations of Eight-Hour Day in Sydney in Monday,' October 2, special…

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B.S.A. Motor Cycle Economy Tests

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

The reliability and economy of modern day motor-cycle is generaly, but perhaps vaguely, recognised by the overage John Citizen…

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Railway Efficiency Goulburn District's Remarkable Record

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 4

Mr. Garside, one ut the assistant commissioners for railways, attended the third annual presentation dance of the local branch of the railway…

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Camden, 50 Years a Municipality. Camden News with Record of Dates (All Rights Reserved). Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Municipality of Camden. (Continued). Footway Leading to the Bridge

Camden News · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 5

For some time residents of Elderslie, while appreciating the narrow footway that had been provided over the Camden bridge, dreaded the approaches thereto, especially on the Elderslie side. The aldermen realised…

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Mt. Keira - Wilton Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 1

The construction of Mt. Keira-Wilton road has been declared a full-time job, because the military authorities ties have asked that it be completed at the earliest possible moment. It…

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Mt. Keira-Wilton Road Picton Unemployed

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., is in re­ceipt of the following communication, dated September 25, from the Hon. G. C. Gollan, Minister for Labour and…

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Travelling Stock Are They on the Road If Conveyed in a Lorry?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 1

Mr. F. A. Wallis, of Kangaroo Valley in a letter to the Kiama Pas­tures protection Board, covering payment of fees for permits for travelling…

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Inspection of Motor Vehicles Renewal of Registrations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 3

The Depatment of Road Transport has received approximately 1700 ap­plications for appointment as Authorised Inspection Stations. Up to…

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Macquarie Grove Aerodrome. Officially Opened

Camden News · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 1

The enterprise, energy and keen enthusiasm of Mr. Edward Macarthur Onslow, whose efforts during the recent months have perfected one of…

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National Emergency Services. Local Organisation. Motor Mechanical Classes

Camden News · Thursday 5 October 1939 · page 1

Arrangements are well advanced for motor mechanical classes to be held for women who have enrolled for National Services, and are…

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Tributary Roads Difficulties of Shires

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 1

Speaking at a combined meeting of the Agricultural Bureau and Progress Association at Robertson a few nights ago, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., touched…

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Menangle Park News Railway Muddle

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 1

On Eight-hour Day the 4.7 p.m. train failed to stop at Menangle Park, leaving 20 passengers to wait over two hours for the next train. Before…

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Emergency Services. Motor Mechanical Class

Camden News · Thursday 12 October 1939 · page 6

Under the National Emergency Services seven or eight ladies have already enrolled for a local Motor Mechanical Class which is to be…

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Motor Accident at Bargo Bridge Members of the R.A.A.F. INVOLVED

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

Driving a motor car south on Monday night at a speed of 30 miles an hour, Air Craftsman Nelson, of the Royal Australian…

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Picton Chamber of Commerce the Oaks Roads. Shamefully Neglected. Criticism of Shire Council

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

A meeting of the Picton Chamber of Commerce was held last week, (the president, Mr. W. H. McKay, presiding), when matters relating to…

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Fatal Motor, Cycle Accident Jacob Van Dragt Killed

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 2

A shocking fatality occurred early on Sunday night when, Jacob Van Dragt, a young man who was well and favourably known…

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N.s.w. Railways Interesting Points From the Commissioner's Annual Report

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1939 · page 4

A copy of the annual report of the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) which was presented to Parliament recently,…

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N.s.w. Railways. Commissioner's Annual Report

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 5

A copy of the Annual Report of the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, which was presented to parliament recently, has been…

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National Emergency. Motor Mechanical Classes

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

The Camden ladies who have registered for transport work under the National Emergency Services, assembled at the Main Southern…

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Railway Time Table. Several Times Altered

Camden News · Thursday 19 October 1939 · page 1

The summer railway timetable commences on Sunday next, 22nd October, and several alterations have been made in the trains to and from…

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