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Railways, roads & transport, 1961

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Official Bridge Opening Tomorrow

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 March 1961 · page 1

The approach from Henry Street to the new Evan Street bridge is shown above. The bridge provides an access to the Lemongrove area of Penrith across the western railway line. It will be opened tomorrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m., by the Hon. J. M. A. McMahon, M.L.A., Minister for Transport. The public is invited to attend. In the left…

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Official Recommendations on Train Crowding

Nepean Times · Thursday 2 March 1961 · page 4

Following discussions with Springwood Progress Association's last meeting, a N.S.W. Railways officer will make official recommedations designed to alleviate overcrowding on the Chips…

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At Sydney Theatres “Bridge of Sighs”

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 3 March 1961 · page 8

AS bureaucrats, pollsters and statisticians interview, record and label more and more people, whose sole identification is a bleak number,…

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Cabramatta District News American to train bowling managers

The Biz · Wednesday 8 March 1961 · page 8

One of America's most experienced bowling establishment executives has arrived in Sydney to train managers for the local centres. He is Mr. J. R. Farina,…

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Motor Man in Hospital

The Biz · Wednesday 8 March 1961 · page 5

Friends of Mr. Jack James of T.V. Motors, Alan Street, Fairfield, will be sorry to hear that…

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Bridge Opening Bright Future for Penrith Forecast by Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 March 1961 · page 1

A bright and prosperous future for Penrith was forecast by the Minister for Transport, Mr. J. M. A. McMahon, M.L.A., when he opened the new Lemongrove bridge last Friday…

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Road surfaces made in Scotland

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 10 March 1961 · page 8

SCOTLAND and roads seem to have something in common. It was a` Scotsman, John McAdam, who invented the "macadamising" system of…

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Motor racing Track "Safe"

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1961 · page 4

Parramatta Showground Racing Circuit was probably the safest in the State for both spectators and…

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Motor cyclist dies in accident

The Biz · Wednesday 15 March 1961 · page 8

A young man was fatally injured when his motor cycle crashed into the back of a lorry in Cabramatta last week. He was Richard Shep…

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50 Years Ago Roads Under Water at Show Time

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1961 · page 9

On the first day of Penrith Show, Thursday, March 2, 1911, the roads leading to the showground were one foot under water, preventing many from attending…

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Road Safety Penrith Branch Satisfied with Evan St. Safety

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 March 1961 · page 5

Penrith branch of the Road Safety Council, at its annual meeting last week, expressed satisfaction at the placing of "stop" signs at HenryEvan Streets corner…

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Motor zonder lampen, geen rijbewijs en valse naam opgegeven

Dutch Australian Weekly · Friday 17 March 1961 · page 3

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Mahoney Seeks Action on Road 'Bottleneck'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1961 · page 5

Swift, positive action would have to be taken to eradicate the "growing bottleneck" at the intersection of Victoria Road and McArthur Street…

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Chamber of Commerce Suggested Railways Plan for Shops in 'Air Space'

The Cumberland Argus · Wednesday 22 March 1961 · page 13

The Railways Department is now considering a proposal for an arcade of shops in air space above the railway crossing linking Good Street and South Street, Granville. Advice to this effect…

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Motorkhana to be open event

The Biz · Wednesday 22 March 1961 · page 8

A meeting of the Villawood Car Club was held on Thursday, March 16, at the Ajax Service Station. It was decided that the…

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Do You Play Bridge?

Tharunka · Thursday 23 March 1961 · page 2

Sir, The N.S.W. Bridge Association, founded in 1934, is amateur body responsible…

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Railway Crossing Indicators

Nepean Times · Thursday 23 March 1961 · page 7

Indicators will soon be installed for the operator of the railway gates at Werrington crossing, the Commissioner…

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New Dent St. Bridge Soon

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 March 1961 · page 1

Work is due to start soon on the bridge in Dent Street over the open drain in Jamison Road…

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Constable's Narrow Escape in Bridge Crash

Nepean Times · Thursday 30 March 1961 · page 1

A Penrith policeman narrowly escaped injury whilst on duty on Victoria Bridge across the Nepean River last Saturday, at 6.30 p.m. Constable G. James was…

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Motorrenner reed te snel met auto

Dutch Australian Weekly · Thursday 30 March 1961 · page 2

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