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

Railways, roads & transport, 1948

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Why the Roads Are Deteriorating

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 April 1948 · page 1

Is the Federal Government playing the game with local governing bodies, with the heavily-taxed motorists, and with the general public, in the matter…

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Two Collisions On Bargo Bridge No Injuries

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 May 1948 · page 1

Collisions occurred between two cars on the Bargo River Bridge two days following, during the rain. No injuries were…

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Deterioration of Roads. C.P. Leader Alarmed

Camden News · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 5

During recent extensive travelling in the country districts, he was appalled to find the alarming deterioration that was taking place over the…

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P.W.D. Roads Grant Allocation Applied For

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 May 1948 · page 1

Reporting on roadworks generally, the Shire Engineer stated that it is advisable to have the Public…

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Deterioration of Roads. G.P. Leader Alarmed

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 May 1948 · page 2

During recent extensive travelling in the country districts, he was appalled to find the claiming deterioration that was taking piace over the…

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Bargo River Bridge Collision Sidle Torn Off Gar

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 1

A car and truck were extensively damaged when a collision occurred on the Bargo River Bridge Thursday…

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Man Found Dead Body Discovered On Railway Lines

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 June 1948 · page 5

A ganger, patrolling the section of the railway lines near the overhead bridge, one mile from Bargo station…

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Engineer Reports On Roads

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 June 1948 · page 1

The Engineer reported that the four P.W.D. works have been almost completed. Although the recent rain…

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Widening of Road

Camden News · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 4

At Camden Council meeting on Monday night a letter was received from the hon. secretary of St. John's Parish Council with further…

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Railways Will Contribute Towards Footbridge Cost

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 July 1948 · page 2

Referring to the footbridge, in a letter to Mr. Bate, M.L.A., the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, wrote the…

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C.P.A. To Request Main Road Between Wilton Cross Roads And Douglas Park

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 August 1948 · page 6

At the C.P.A. meeting held on Friday last at Appin Hall, a motion by Messrs. V. Dogger and F. Cummins (Douglas Park)…

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Railway Excursions

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 August 1948 · page 2

The Secretary for Railways, Mr. S. R. Nicholas, announced today that arrangements have been made for, the August issue…

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Road Safety

Camden News · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 1

Mr. N. Devery, President of the Camden branch of the Road Safety Council, is in receipt of a detailed plan from the Department of…

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Road Accident

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 1

Mr. A. Burton met with a mishap whilst returning from Mittagong on the Hume Highway last Saturday evening…

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New Railway Chief

Camden News · Thursday 2 September 1948 · page 3

The rise to the position of Commissioner for Railways by Mr. F. C. Garside, who will succeed the retiring Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan,…

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New Railway Chief

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 September 1948 · page 3

The rise to the position of Commissioner for Railways by Mr. F. C. Garside, who will succeed the retiring Commissioner, Mr. T. J. Hartigan,…

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Greatest Cause of Road Accidents

Camden News · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 2

The greatest single cause of road accidents due to human failure amongst drivers and riders of vehicles and cycles is failing to give the right…

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CYCLING. J. Mulligan Road Champion For 1948

The Picton Post · Thursday 30 September 1948 · page 4

On Saturday last the Bargo amateur cycle club held their championship races in three divisions and, with a record…

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Cycling Winners of Road Point Score. Annual Road Race Results

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 October 1948 · page 4

Milton Jones scored a runaway win in the club’s 40 mile annual road race last Saturday, the final event in the district road season…

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Fatal Collision Near Bargo Bridge Man Dies-Two Seriously Injured

The Picton Post · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 1

A shocking accident occurred near Bargo River Bridge yesterday evening about 8.30 p.m. when two…

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