25 Aug 1944
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1944
Page
1
The NSW result shows a clear NO to the Commonwealth Powers Bill and calls for a deliberate post war constitutional review. It urges a Royal Commission or elective convention to draft needed amendments while confirming government powers for immediate needs.
Saturday stalls run by Mrs. Walker Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. A Walker raised £19 1 6. An iced fruit cake was won by Mrs. Ron Corderoy and the cordial by Mr. G King.
Mr W L Martin succeeds Mr W Bateson as Campbelltown postmaster after a prior stint at Delungra on the north western line 484 miles from Sydney. He and Mrs Martin with six sons have moved to the post office residence. Mr Bateson and Mrs Bateson retire to a home on Genty Street. The town offers a hearty welcome to the Martins and wishes long retirement for the Batesons.
The latest figures for the Refer endum Powers Bill indicate a clear majority against the measure in four of the six states. Officials caution the results may still shift as counting continues and further returns arrive from remaining districts.
The Camden District Hospital annual meeting chaired by Mr. F Sedgwick reviews a strenuous year with gratitude to Matron Norman Sister Brown and staff. It notes trainee nurses Rufus and Threlfo passing exams and honours the auxiliarys and volunteers. A maternity ward plan is discussed alongside funding, building plans, and staff needs. The report covers finances patient numbers and the loss of Dr K O Jones, plus staff changes and a proposed hospital ball.
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