Passing of Ex-railway Employee William Henry Rooke 66 Years
We regret the duty to chronicle the passing of one of Campbelltown's long time and esteemed residents of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Railways, roads & transport
Railways, roads & transport, 1954
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Crossed Double Centre Line Motorist Before The Court
On a charge of crossing the double centre line on the roadway, Noel F. Walker of Trafalgar Street, Stanmore…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Better Train Service Requested
Campbelltown Council is to make representations direct to the Commissioner for Railways requesting that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Two Popular Railwaymen Retire Over Thirty Years’ Service
After over thirty years of service two men who have given almost a lifetime to the railways, and have been for that period in the eyes of travellers, were entertained by their fellow employees and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Camden Police Kept Busy 16 Road Accidents During May
In addition to the "hundred and one" other matters to which they have to attend police at the local…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Shocking Road Accident Near Picton Four People Killed - Three Injured
In a shocking road accident on the Hume Highway, near Tahmoor on Sunday night, four people were killed and three others were seriously injured…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Altered Week-end Train Service
Some alterations to existing week-end train services have been announced by the Secretary for Railways,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motor Cyclist, Has License Suspended
A motor cyclist chaffed at Picton Court of Petty Sessions en May 28th with driving negligently was fined £10 and had his license…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tragic Motor Cycle Accident R.A.N. Man Killed
The death occurred last Friday night, as the result of an accident, of L.S.M. Richard George Malcolm,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Proposed New Road Sets Problem Main Street Effected
A proposal that the main road through Campbelltown will be re-routed so that it will by-pass the present shopping area has started many important discussions at meetings of both the Municipal…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Railway Man Retires After 48 Years Business Premises Service
Mr. Frederick Ryder, who retires from the Railway department staff today (Wednesday), after completing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Train Service Reasonable
The Commissioner of Railways has informed Campbelltown Municipal Council that he considers the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →“Why Hurry to Decide New - Main Road?” Chamber of Commerce Concerned Strong Opposition To New Route
Recent announcements that a new route for the Main Road through Campbelltown which will by-pass Queen Street and travel along Moore Street (or some other alternate route) have caused strong…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rode Without License Under Influence Motor Cyclist Fined £15
At Picton Court of Petty Sessions op July 2nd a motor cyclist charged with riding under the influence…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£15,000 Grant to Seal Appin Road
The Department of Main Roads has made available to Wollondilly Shire Council a grant of £15,900 to seal a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Agricultural Hall Originally Built On Road
When the Agricultural Hall was built it was discovered, after the construction had reached floor level,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Macquarie Grove Bridge
Camden Council has authorised its Engineer, Mr. R. R. Cowl, to make the necessary investigations…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Menangle Park News Train Fails to Stop
On Sunday, 18th July a young mother with a young baby was returning home to Merimbula on the far South Coast via Cooma…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Council Favours Main Road Through Queen Street Deputation To Department
Campbelltown Municipal Council last Tuesday night agreed to give its wholehearted support to…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Scheme to Develop Picton Lakes Area Road Formation Sought From Council
Proposals to develop the area known as Picton Lakes, between Thirlmere and Buxton, include the use of natural resources to provide for water skiing and swimming facilities in addition to…
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