Motor Fatality Coroner's Finding at Inquest
Mr. G. J. Slatyer, who was recently appointed coroner for the district, conducted his first inquest at the court-house, Picton, this morning,…
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Railways, roads & transport, 1940
90 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 4 of 5
Motor Fatality Coroner's Opinion "One of those Unfortunate Accidents" Evidence at Inquest Into Young Man's Death
This appears to me to be one of those unfortunate accidents that occur occasionally despite all our endeavours. The deceased was…
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Covent Garden open star, singing with orchestra and in recitals for the A.B.C. Famous Australian artist and author, who spolce on the subject of "Adventures in Art," on Sunday afternoon. is a fanfliar name to Australian music lovers, as leader of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and recitalist over the National stations…
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Our Jimmy's wade a garden, in the centre of the town, Beside the little river, that meanders slowly down To join the deep Nepean, by the bridge out Maldon way. (The fires burnt the old bridge, but the new one's here to stay!)…
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Wet weather should be accepted as a canger signal to everyone, and at such times no unnecessary risks should be taken either in…
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Tabled in Parliament during this session, the annual report of the Commissioner for Railways (Mr. T. J. Hartigan) for the financial year ended…
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Councillor Prosser (president) informed the Provisional Council last week in a minute read by the Shire Clerk, that in company with Councillor…
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A sparking potpourri of popular new melodies spcings forth from Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour and Bob Hope is Paramount's fun-filled safari…
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The Picton Post" is in receipt of a bound copy of the annual report of the Railway Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, from which…
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The following report on the progress of work and location of staff and plat during the month, and the operations of the power grader for…
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The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, has decided to extend the opportunities for travel at excursion fares. For many years residents…
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The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan announced recently his intention to extend the opportumt[?]es for country residents to travel at…
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The mutilated body of Mr. John Bryant, of Fitzroy, Mittagong, was found on the railway line at the northern end of the tunnel on Saturday…
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Sir,—I was interested in reading in the "Picton Post," (16/10/40). extracts from the annual report of the Railway Commissioner, Mr. T. J…
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Something quite new to a Government organisation arises out of the great personal interest manifested [?] the head of a huge Government…
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Sir,—"X.Y.Z.'s" remarks re handling of traffic at Thirlmere railway station are most interesting Like most railway reports they are…
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Although road accidents in country towns and rural areas of the State showed an eight per cent, decrease in the first nine months' of the year, says…
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Sir,—Mr. E. O. E. Edwards, in the Picton Post," 13/11/40, states that the Railway Commissioner's Report is not true. Like many others, he does…
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Sir,—I must draw the attention of your correspondent, "X.Y.Z." to a false statement by him in your paper that I declared the Railway…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Christriias Parcels Traffic. Railways Huge Task
The month of December is a very busy period at Central Railway Station consequent upon the large volume of parcels, mails and luggage…
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