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

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

77 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 4

Glimpse of Royal Train

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 19 January 1954 · page 7

Some residents of the Municipality had the opportunty to catch a short glimpse of the Royal Train…

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“Paper Train” Stops at Ingleburn 2.8 A.M. Passengers Alighting To Notify Guard

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 26 January 1954 · page 2

The Railways Department has recently provided a late night service from the city to Ingleburn…

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Main Roads Local Rate

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1954 · page 1

The Main Roads Rate, which is a compulsory rate, is fixed by Council in accordance with the provisions…

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Aeroplane Lands in Paddock

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 9

Mr. Reginald Adsett of the Department of Civil Aviation, reported to the Campbelltown Police on the 28th January,…

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Motor Tragedy at Glenfield

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 2 February 1954 · page 1

Residents of Glenfield must have felt some of the sorrow that fell to the lot of the parents of little Diane…

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Re-construction of Alpha Road Stabiliser In Operation

Camden News · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 5

For the re-construction of Alpha Road, Camden Council secured one of the most modern units of road…

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Guide Posts at Bridge Knocked Out Fast Travelling Car Collides

Camden News · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 9

In the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday) a Singer sports car, owned and driven by Albert…

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Speed on Tar-sealed Roads Council To Take Action

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 February 1954 · page 1

The matter of vehicles travelling at excessive speed on tar-sealed roads was brought before the last meeting of…

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Motorist Fined for Negligent Driving

Camden News · Thursday 11 February 1954 · page 10

A man who was charged with negligently driving a utility truck along the Hume Highway, between Camden…

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Dangerous Intersection Approach To Main Roads Department

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 9 March 1954 · page 6

A dangerous intersection exists where the Appin and Camden, Roads meet. This is the opinion of Campbelltown…

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Offences in Alpha Road Reported To Council

Camden News · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 5

The Town Clerk reporting to Camden Council at its last meeting, told Aldermen that he had received…

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Goods Stolen From Tool Box Property Of Railways

Camden News · Thursday 11 March 1954 · page 2

A quantity of tools and half-a-dozen signal detonators have been stolen from a large portable tool box…

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Commonwealth Road Aids Act, 1950 Additional Grant To Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 18 March 1954 · page 1

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., informs us that he has received intimation from the Minister for Public Works to…

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1,010 Vehicles in 24 HOURS Burragorang Road Traffic Count

Camden News · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 4

Details of a traffic count recently carried out on the main road between Camden and Burragorang Valley were given…

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Camden Municipal Council Additional Funds Made Available Under The Comm. Aid Roads Act

Camden News · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 10

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., has reveived information from the Minister for Public Works that approval has…

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Council Correspondence Motor Transport

Camden News · Thursday 25 March 1954 · page 3

From the Superintendent, Department of Motor Transport, further reference to the fixation of fares for…

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Repairs to Burragorang Road

Camden News · Wednesday 14 April 1954 · page 7

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., on behalf of constituents in the Burragorang Valley has made enquiries of the…

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Traffic Dome Not Used Motorist Fined

Camden News · Wednesday 14 April 1954 · page 10

A motorist who failed to keep a traffic dome on his right when turning the corner from the bottom of…

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Bridge Over Smith’s Creek

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 6

Alderman Colver asked at last week’s meeting of the Campbelltown Council if any long range plan had been…

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Passing of Ex-railway Employee William Henry Rooke 66 Years

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 7

We regret the duty to chronicle the passing of one of Campbelltown’s long time and esteemed residents of…

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