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

Railways, roads & transport, 1952

15 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Presentation by Railwaymen to Retiring Station Master

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 15 July 1952 · page 1

When the Campbelltown Railwaymen make up their minds to stage a smoke, they certainly make a good job of it. This was proved…

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My Week in Parliament. Road Hauliers

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 16 September 1952 · page 6

The disturbing facts about the N.S.W. Government’s introduction of the 3 pence per ton per mile tax on goods carried by road…

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My Week in Parliament. Road Hauliers

Camden News · Thursday 18 September 1952 · page 2

The disturbing facts about the N.S.W. Government's reintroduction of the 3 pence per ton per mile tax on goods carried by road…

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Train Connection Astray Poor Saturday Service

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 23 September 1952 · page 4

Following a derailment on the main suburban line, the 5.55 p.m. electric train from Central last Saturday, was late…

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Fatal Motor Crash on Appin Road

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 30 September 1952 · page 1

A seventeen year-old youth died as a result of injuries following a collision with a safety post on the…

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Grants to Councils The Commonwealth Aid Roads Act, 1950

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 7

The Minister for Public Works has informed the local member, Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., of grants that have…

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An Appeal to Railwaymen

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 7 October 1952 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. R. Winsor, in his drive to increase business for the N.S.W…

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An Appeal to Railwaymen

Camden News · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 4

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. R. Winsor, in his drive to increase business for the N.S.W…

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Cycling Road Season Awards Scratch Men Win All Divisions

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 14 October 1952 · page 7

Senior Point Score: R. Smart, 23 points, 1st; C. Thurtell and D. Murray, 12 points, tied 2nd; G…

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Campbelltown Train Services Sunday Morning Train To Sydney

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 1

A train departing Campbelltown 7.59 a.m. on Sundays will be included in the new time-table to be introduced some time in November. This news was conveyed in a…

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Railway Freight Charges and Fares Questions In The House

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 28 October 1952 · page 5

Mr. Blake Pelly asked the Minister for Transport:— Will he inform the House— (1) The percentage rises…

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My Week in Parliament Motor Traffic (Amendment) Bill

Camden News · Thursday 30 October 1952 · page 2

The debate on this Bill commenced last week. The objects of the Bill are to amend the Motor Traffic…

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Tar Surfacing for Campbelltown Roads

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 18 November 1952 · page 7

The Municipal Engineer in his report to Council recently advised that it was proposed to carry out tar…

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Railway Connections At Liverpool

The Campbelltown News · Tuesday 25 November 1952 · page 8

President of the Menangle Park Progress Association, Mr. Lind, was recently requested to interview a…

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Railways Prepare for Holidays Record Passenger Lift

Camden News · Thursday 18 December 1952 · page 10

While thousands of people in New South Wales are eagerly looking forward to their Christmas and New Year holidays,…

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