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

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

82 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 5

Motor Accident

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 2

Mr. James R. Penny of Picton had the small bone of his left leg broken and suffered minor injuries to a collarbone, and his face and head in a…

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Railway Facilities

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 January 1941 · page 4

As a result of personal representations by Mr. Jeff. Bate, M.L.A., on behalf of some of his constituents for improved facilities for persons…

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Inspection of Roads Works Committee's Recommendations

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 1

One of the final acts of the Shire Council last month was a tour of inspection of several streets in D Riding (Picton) and various roads in different…

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Doing their Bit. Local Railway Employees' Fine Example

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 2

The railway employees of Picton set an example in the direction, of aiding the war efforts which it is to be hoped will be emulated by others…

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Coal. Railways Huge Consumption

Camden News · Thursday 16 January 1941 · page 7

The New South Wales Railways spend annually on materials about £6,000,000. Approximately 90 per cent, of this amount is spent in…

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Shire Roads

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 1

Damage done to roads throughout the shire caused councillors some concern when they assembled for their meeting this month. Water scarred roads…

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Unclaimed Property on the Railway Auction Sales

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 January 1941 · page 4

It is amazing what some people leave in trains or fail to claim when consigned to them. For instance, the following articles have come up for…

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Railways in Flood Time How the Safety of the Track Is Ensured

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 2

The breaking of a long drought almost inevitably has its repercussions. The State's latest experience, while greatly benefiting the man on the…

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Unclaimed Property on the Railway. Auction Sales

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1941 · page 9

It is amazing what some people leave in trains or fail to claim when consigned to them. For instance, the following articles have come up for…

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Swinging Along the Road to Victory

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 January 1941 · page 1

The singing by the Australian troops at the victory of Bardia has been described as a picturesque detail, and has been brightly commented upon by some…

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N.s.w. State Railways. Estabishment and Development

Camden News · Thursday 30 January 1941 · page 6

For nearly 70 years after the arrival of Governor Phillip's fleet in the Sydney Harbour in 1788 trade in this State was unassisted by railways…

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The Car Ran Off the Road and the Dire Results. (Issued by the Road Safety Council of New South Wales)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 February 1941 · page 4

Most of the reports of fatal road accidents in recent months contain the significant words, "the car ran off the load," and end with such phrases as…

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N.S.W. State Railways. Existing Railway Facilities

Camden News · Thursday 6 February 1941 · page 7

The railway facilities available in New South Wales tod ly represent an investment of approximately £150 million—a sum which is roughly 40…

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Shire Roads

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 3

The following matters relating to roads in different parts of the district came before the meeting of the shire council this month:—…

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Complaint about Roads Leads to Warm Words

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council this month, the President, Cr. S. E. Prosser, took strong exception to statements made at the…

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Railway Excursions for March

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 1

In addition to the excursion tickets issued every week-end for travel between any two stations wholly within the tourist area, there will be…

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Are Country Motorists Reckless?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 February 1941 · page 4

Figures and facts concerning accidents in country towns and rural areas last year raise the question whether the country resident is not as good at…

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Railway Cruises for School Children

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 February 1941 · page 4

On being interviewed recently, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, was asked whether his Department had taken any action in the…

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Cobbitty Road. Proposed Tar Surfacing

Camden News · Thursday 27 February 1941 · page 7

The cleric, at the Nepean Shire Council meeting on Thursday last, reported that the Department had drawn attenion to the council's…

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Girls of the Road

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 February 1941 · page 4

Columbia’s thrilling new drama, “Girls of the Road, showing at the Macquarie Theatre on Wednesday next. Featuring Ann Dvorak, Helen…

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