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

Railways, roads & transport, 1947

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To Speed Superphosphate Deliveries Road Transport to Be Used

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

Wheat farmers in southern districts who are experiencing delays in delivery of superphosphate may now make use of road transport to obtain…

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Improved Railway Service

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 May 1947 · page 1

The Mayor of Campbelltown, Ald. P. Solomon, is in receipt of the following communication from the Chief Traffic Manager, Dept. of Railways,…

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Picton to Have Double Line Railway 57 Years Old Headlines

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

The following report was taken from a country newspaper published on June 13, 1890. Of course the duplicated railway has now been…

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£9000 New Road Work

Camden News · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 1

The Camden Council's application for a special loan of £9000 for roadwork has received the Premier's approval and has been authorised in…

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Elderslie. Railway Platform. What the Railway Authorities Think

Camden News · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 1

Following the Camden Council's request for improvements to the Elderslie railway platform, the Secretary for Railways writes:—…

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Picton-Thirlmere Road Council's Responsibility

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 1

A matter of intense local interest has been revived by the receipt of a letter, through the local member, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A. in reference to the…

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Grand Opening of Hall at Hilltop Special Rail Motor Running

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 3

Saturday week, August 30th, is the official opening of the hall at Hilltop, Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., will perform the opening ceremony in…

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Railways at War

Camden News · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 10

The Commissioner for Raailways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced recently that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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Railways at War

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced recently that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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DEMURRAGE. Railways Make Strong Bid to Obtain Best Use of Goods Rolling Stock

Camden News · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 10

Tht Deputy Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) said recently that the problem of keeping railway wagons moving to meet…

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Demurrage. Railways Make Strong Bid to Obtain Best Use of Goods Rolling Stock

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 September 1947 · page 3

The Deputy Commissioner for Railways (Mr. F. C. Garside) said recently that the problem of keeping railway wagons moving to meet…

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Council Shorts Road and Traffic Signs

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 4

From the Department of Road Transport, advising that representations had been made to the Road Safety Council by the Douglas…

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Motor Fatality. Death of Mr. Ted Rapley

Camden News · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. E. M. (Ted) Rapley following a motor accident on Saturday evening last. Mr…

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Motor Fatality

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 October 1947 · page 3

It is with deep regret that we record the death of Mr. E. M. (Ted) Rapley following a motor accident on Saturday evening last. Mr…

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Loan for Road Making Plant Council's Application Approved

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 2

The Hon. J. J. Cahill, Minister for Local Government this week informed M.r. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., that, following upon an application by…

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Highway Through Picton To Remain No Deviation Of Route From Camden Bi-Passing Picton Information From Commissioner for Main Roads

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 October 1947 · page 1

Business people of Picton and District will be pleased to learn that there is no proposal under consideration by the Department of Main Roads to alter the route of the Hume Highway…

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New Loop Line Timetable Rail Motor to Connect with 5.12 p.m. Train From Sydney

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 October 1947 · page 3

For months travellers on the loop line have been urging through their local progress associations and through Mr. Jeff Bate, for the loop…

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Motor Accident

Camden News · Thursday 23 October 1947 · page 2

Four men wer seriously injured when a taxicab overturned on Appin Road, near Campbelltown, on Sunday evening…

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Motor Accident

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 October 1947 · page 1

Four men wer seriously injured when a taxi-cab overturned on Appin Road, near Campbelltown, on Sunday evening…

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Council Shorts Railway Matters Footbridge

The Picton Post · Thursday 30 October 1947 · page 4

From Secretary for Railways. Stating that cost of erecting a suitable footbridge adjacent to Picton Central school would be in the…

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