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

Railways, roads & transport, 1954

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Two Cyclists Injured in Road Race

Camden News · Thursday 12 August 1954 · page 4

On Saturday last at Liverpool the controlling body of amatuer cycling in New South Wales held the 1954…

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Driving License Suspended Motor Cyclist On Two Charges

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 August 1954 · page 2

A man charged at Picton Court of Petty Sessions on July 30th with riding a motor cycle whilst under…

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Danger Spots on Our Roads

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 1

Our Northern Rep. has to travel on many out of the way roads, but reports that, despite the good work that…

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Statistics Prove Need for Wider Road Queen Street Survey

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 24 August 1954 · page 1

A survey of week-end traffic in Queen Street, conducted by Campbelltown Municipal Council recently, has revealed some startling figures concerning the number of vehicles which use the street…

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£100 Voted for Picton Lakes Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 2

Work estimated to cost £100 will be carried out by Wollondilly Shire Council to improve a section of roadway leading to the Picton Lakes area…

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Council to Seal Picton-oaks Road

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 August 1954 · page 10

Portion of The Oaks Road, between Picton and Barnardo Farm Home at Mowbray Park, is likely to be…

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Retirement of Railway Ganger Presentation Made

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 August 1954 · page 6

On Monday evening, 16th August, the local R.S.L. Hall was a scene of marked activity, the occasion being a…

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Broughton Street Railway Crossing Report From Department

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 31 August 1954 · page 3

The Department of Railways cannot see its way clear to making an extra man available for duty at…

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Insufficient Room to Overtake Motorist Fined

Camden News · Thursday 2 September 1954 · page 8

Arthur J. Hayward of Gerard Street, Cremorne, appeared before Mr. C. N. Finlay in Camden Court of Petty…

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Fine Ordered for Evading Train Faces

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 September 1954 · page 5

A man found travelling by train while not in possession of a ticket and with intent to avoid payment of…

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Motorist Under Influence Fined £15

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 September 1954 · page 6

A motorist who appeared at Picton Court of Petty Session on August 27th, charged with driving under…

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Road Haulage of Lucerne

Camden News · Thursday 9 September 1954 · page 7

Following a question asked recently in the N.S.W. Parliament by Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., the Minister…

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Commonwealth Aid Roads Grant

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 28 September 1954 · page 10

Mr. Blake Pelly, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Public Works, the Hon. J. B. Renshaw,…

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Caravans to Compete in Road Trials

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 September 1954 · page 1

A reliability road trial for caravans is to take place via the Hume Highway on Saturday next, terminating at…

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Future Flooding of Burracorang Valley Council Concerned Over Access Roads

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 September 1954 · page 10

Wollondilly Shire Council has lately been concerned with the problem of alternative access roads being provided to property owners at Yerranderie consequent upon the projected flooding of…

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Road Grant to Camden Council

Camden News · Thursday 7 October 1954 · page 2

Mr. Blake Polly, M.L.A., has been advised by the Minister for Local Government that approval has…

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Future Flooding of Burragorang Valley Council Concerned Over Access Roads

Camden News · Thursday 7 October 1954 · page 5

Wollondilly Shire Council has lately been concerned with the problem of alternative access roads being provided to property owners at Yerranderie consequent upon the projected flooding of…

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Lorry Left on Road After Breakdown Driver In Court

Camden News · Thursday 7 October 1954 · page 4

In Camden Court of Petty Sessions on September 27th. a lorry driver appeared on a a charge that he had left…

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Motorist Breaks Bond Fined £20

Camden News · Thursday 7 October 1954 · page 10

Darcy Laurence Lynch, of Rumsey Street, Balmain, appeared for sentence in Camden Court of Petty Sessions…

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Georges River Road Tar Sealing Narrow Strip—More Length

Campbelltown Ingleburn News · Tuesday 12 October 1954 · page 1

Georges River Road is the most expensive road in the Municipality to keep in good order…

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