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Newspaper

The Campbelltown News

Location

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 03, 1925

Page

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Australian War Memorial Museum Opens in Sydney Exhibit

The Australian War Memorial Museum, moved from Melbourne to the Exhibition Building in France Alfred Park, opens at 3.30 p.m. Friday with public admission after the ceremony. It houses flags, aeroplanes, portraits, photographs, plan models, and vivid displays of AIF and RAN service, with free entry 10 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays and 2.30 p.m.–5 p.m. Sundays.

Sydney Australian War Memorial Museum Melbourne France Alfred Park Royal Australian Navy G. H. Wilkins Frank Hurley A.I.F

Season Opens in Campbelltown With Local Meetings

Football starts in Campbelltown on Saturday afternoon as the North Sydney Maristonians face two local teams at the Show Ground. Players who attend will be given a game this season.

Campbelltown North Sydney Maristonians

Electric Light price debate at council meeting

Alderman Ducat urged a price reduction for electric current as consumption rose about 150 percent versus last year. Council agreed to have the Resident Engineer report a reduced price without loss to the council. A special Lighting Meeting will address current extensions and other issues.

Ald. Ducat A. W. Mowle N. A. Tuck A. Boydell Queen Street Commonwealth Hotel King Street Old Menangle Road Camden Road Appin

Draw for first round set to finish by April 30 1925

Draw list shows multiple handicap matchups including Frame v Kershler Tripp v Marlow Allen v Murrell Fitzpatrick v Lewis Skilton v Hannaford Davison v O Connor Kidson v Huckstepp Thompson v Allen V Arney v Allen Gamble v Devlin Payten v Gamble Brown v Wilson with Game 25 ending points to count.

Council Finances Abruptly Address Overdue Rates

Alderman Munro pressed the Council on actions taken regarding overdue rates. The Clerk reported only a few amounts remain outstanding and forecast payment by the next court day.

Ald. Munro

Campbelltown Stock Sales Attract Large Turnout

A very large attendance of buyers gathered for the Monday stock sale featuring a big yarding of pigs calves and all cattle classes. Prices moved unevenly with pigs slightly lower and calves and fat cattle rising, store cattle in weak demand ahead of an early winter. Auctioneer notes Easter holidays adjustments with sales on the next two Mondays and advises buyers and sellers to note the dates.

World League Stories Highlight Tours in New Book

A new book from the Y A L of New South Wales recounts the League stories and tours, including the ROUND THE WORLD TOUR. Applications for post free copies go to Y A L Box 2 889 G P O or 15 Bligh Street Sydney.

Y.A.L N.S.W League Post Free G.P Bligh Street Sydney

Wedding Bells at Ingleburn as Miss Ethel Seymour Marries Gilbert Chivers

The Ingleburn Baptist Church overflowed for the March 21 wedding of Miss Ethel Seymour and Mr. Gilbert Chivers. The bride wore white silk morocain with georgette panels, veil and mob cap, with bouquets from the groom. Best man Mr. Sen Parkes of Concord. Arthur Smith sang My Prayer, Hodkin played Bridal March, and Mendelssohn's Wedding March accompanied the couple's departure. 120 guests attended and many presents were given. traveling dress was midnight blue crepe de chine with caramel trim.

Ingleburn Baptist Church Ethel Seymour W. Seymour Ingleburn Gilbert Chivers H. Chivers Chivers Sen. Parkes Concord Arthur Smith

Seymour and Chivers Honored at Ingleburn Church Event

On March 13 in the School Hall Miss Seymour and Mr. Chivers were guests at a social evening. Pastor Mr. Smith presented them with a handsome clock from the Church Sunday School and C. E. combined. Seymour had taught in the Sunday School and helped in church activities. Chivers, once a Sunday School scholar, served four years in the country after answering the call.

Miss Seymour Mr. Chivers Mr. Smith C. E Chivers

Corrections On Campbelltown Show Awards

Mr W N Rudd corrections alarm adjustments to Campbelltown Show awards as listed in issue of 20th March Sections G K. Class 10 A H Scattergood 1st and 2nd not Scobie Bros 2nd. Class 15 A E Starr 2nd not Scobie Bros. Class 16 Mrs C A Nicol won C L Giles special of 10/6. Class 35 Miss D Percival won A Byrne's special of 10/6.

W. N. Rudd The Agricultural Society Campbelltown A. H. Scattergood Scobie Bros A. E. Starr Scobie C. A. Nicol C. L. Giles D. Percival A. Byrne

Cricketers Queen Pageant Draws Town Hall Crowd

A large turnout of about 140 attended the Campbelltown Football Club Queen Competition at Town Hall in support of Miss Lulu Nicod. The event featured decorations in blue and orange, an orchestra, and several contests with prizes won by Miss M. Hyman, Mrs. Knight, Miss L. Seddon, Mr. Gerald Hayes, and Mr. W. McKnight.

Lulu Nicod Campbelltown Dulcie McInnes P. O'Connor Lila Hewitt Price Kellaway Barrington Taylor Pritzler J. Kershler H. R. Wilkinson Mesdames E. J. Ireland C. T. Keihone J.J. Howell H. R M. Hyman A. Knight W. McKnight

Stainer's Oratorio to Be Sung at Presbyterian Church

The Stainer's Oratorio The Crucifixion will be performed by the choir and friends at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening next with Rev. C H Palmer presiding. Admission is free.

Stainer Presbyterian Church C. H. Palmer

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Ald. Hannaford Beason Campbelltown Council Kent Farms G.S.B Campbelltown Stock Sales
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