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

Railways, roads & transport, 1941

82 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 5

Motor Trucks

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 May 1941 · page 1

At the April meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council the engineer, Mr. N. G. Thom, was instructed to obtain quotations for a suitable motor lorry…

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Shire Roads Expenditure

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

"That a list of expenditure upon the various roads of the shire, covering the year 1940.) be provided to each councillor," was the text of a…

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Letter the So-called "Improved" Train Service

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

To the Editor, "The Picton Post." Sir,—The "Picton Post" recently published information concerning the new Riverina express train, and the…

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Railway Excursions

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 May 1941 · page 1

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

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Menangle Park Train Annoyances

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 2

Although the evening business train has been tabled to stop regularly at Menangle Park since last October, and always carries season ticket holders,…

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Train Service

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 1

Report of recent alterations to the Southern Line Train Service, as read at a recent meeting of the Menangle Park Progress Association…

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No "Drought" in Road Accidents Sad Story of June Already

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 1

The harvest of the roads, in the form of accidents, goes by seasons and the largest is in the winter. Never has there been any sign of a "drought,"…

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“The Great Train Robbery.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 4

Bob Steele, Claire Carleton, and Milburn Stone are the featured players in “The Great Train Robbery” showing this Saturday, matinee and…

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Menangle Park Unsatisfactory Railway Service Conference Suggested

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 June 1941 · page 2

Word is to hand that the suggestion put forward by the Douglas Park Progress Association that a conference be, held in connection with the…

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Motor Fatality

Camden News · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 1

Two persons lost their lives in a motor accident at Kenny Hill on Sunday afternoon last. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brown, of Major Bay Road…

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Narellan Railway

Camden News · Thursday 3 July 1941 · page 1

At a deputation waiting on Chief Inspector Coates representing the Department leaf Railways, Crs. Rose, Rudd, Watson, and the engineer…

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Narellan Railway

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 1

At a deputation waiting on Chief Inspector Coates representing the Department of Railways, Crs. Rose, Rudd, Watson, and the engineer…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Coroner's Inquiry

Camden News · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 1

The District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Kelloway, presided at the Coroner's Court, Camden, on Monday last, 7th July, concerning the death of Mr…

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Fatal Motor Accident. Coroner’s Inquiry

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 July 1941 · page 1

The District Coroner, Mr. H. S. Kelloway, presided at the Coroner’s Court, Camden, on Monday last, 7th July, concerning the death of Mr…

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Menangle Park Railway Grievances

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 July 1941 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Menangle Park Progress Association it was decided to suggest to Douglas Park Progress Association that their…

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Deputation for Electric Train Service

Camden News · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 1

Ald. Sherack, at the July meeting of the Ingleburn Council, moved that the co-operation of the Councils of Camden, Campbelltown, and…

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Deputation for Electric Train Service

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 July 1941 · page 1

Ald. Sherack, at the July meeting of the Ingleburn Council, moved that the co-operation of the Councils of Camden[?] Campbelltown, and…

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Railway Services

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 3

To the Editor, "The Picton Post." Sir,— The policy of running fast day trains from Sydney to country districts has been extended to other lines,…

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Menangle Park Railway Grievance

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 August 1941 · page 2

Contrary to statements published in "The Picton Post," a conference has taken place with Mr. Dogger, hon secretary of Douglas Park Progress…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Theatre, Campbelltown. Road to Zanzibar."

Camden News · Thursday 7 August 1941 · page 8

Romance and melody mingle with comedy and adventure when Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour travel through Africa, in…

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