Peace in Australia or Revolutionary Strife Dominate the Year
The piece argues the 1945 Christmas season brings hard times as unions face extremists. It cites a clash between moderate and revolutionary elements in coal, steel, transport, and the port, with Communist influence feared. It notes Labour governments waking to the threat and reports the illness of Mrs. E. Green Senr. at Campbelltown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Aus
E. Green
Campbelltown
Mden District Hospital
Patip
Welcome Home Queen Wood Chopping Contest at Mawson Park
A rural wood chopping event headlines a Saturday program at Mawson Park with competitors from Bargo Douglas Park Wilton Appin Campbelltown Liverpool and metro area. The event features 12 inch log chops handicap divisions ladies entries tug of war hoopla pony rides and a grand concert with Reg Quartly at Campbelltown Town Hall December 20th tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawson Park
Australia
Bargo
Douglas Park
Wilton
Appin
Campbelltown
Liverpool
Sheehy Brothers
Jack Devine
Old Campbelltown
Wn.s.w. Axemens Association
Brunero Bros
Percy Hadfield
Phil Solomon
Appo
Perce Hadfield
Old Town
Queen
Albert Scattergood
George Scattergood
Jack Hannaford
Minto
Loyd King
C'town
Fred Darling
Kentlyn
Alf Sheehy
Reg Quartly
2UW
Town Hall
Father Xmas
Preston
Reg
Reckless Reggie
Services Queen Nomination and Raffle Preview
The Services Queen Committee held its fortnightly meeting led by Hon. Organising Secretary A H Bysouth. Funds are rising but need more support. The Queen was nominated by the Diggers and tickets for the 22 December raffle should be sold quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Bysouth
Services Queen
Sports Queen party highlights and upcoming events
Miss Theda Curry heads a social report from Campbelltown noting a successful house party at Mrs Haydon s and thanks to Mrs Vardy s generosity. Prize winner Bill Vardy returned the luck prize to the fund. The piece previews a December 14 party and a December 18 Grand Sports Ball at Town Hall Campbelltown with dancing, games, supper, and photo sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kitching
Sports Queen Committee
Mrs. Haydon
Mrs. Vardy
Commerce Committee
R.S.S.A.L.A
M.C
Rainbird
Cheerio
Citizens of
Campbelltown
Commerce Queen Leads Carnival in Campbelltown Ruse
The report hails Valerie Muir for a carnival in Campbelltown that raised nearly two hundred quidlets. E G Wells is praised for judiciary antics at Hugh Court of Injustice and local police figures are humorously credited. Swings of fate include a stranger arresting the judge and a lively fundraising effort with many helpers thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Wells
Hugh Court
Campbelltown
Camden
Peter Kitchen
Diggens
Commerce
Hughie
Fred Rider
Nosey
Ghost Creek
Fred
Fred Devitt
Val Muir
Val
Sidman
Moxon
Houghton
Cheneval
Daniels
Hall
Stradling
Mr. Herbert
Sarge McMillan
Monte
Committee
Campbelltown Red Cross Street Stall Draws Funds
Campbelltown Red Cross street stall hosted by Mrs Worrell and Mrs Darling on 1 December raised 5 pounds 18 shillings 8 pence for the Branch General Funds. November street collections totaled 21 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence. Mrs N Deane and others contributed. A Christmas stall is set for 13 December with an apron competition offering prizes of 5 shillings and 2 shillings 8 pence. Exhibits due by 11 am 18 December. A business meeting is planned for 17 December at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Deane
Electricity Restrictions Hit Campbelltown Amid Coal Strike
Severe controls restrict gas and electric use across city and countryside. Hot water, external lighting, and public venues barred. internal lighting cut to one fifth. Cooking allowed limited hours on weekdays and weekends with set tea and coffee limits.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Campbelltown News
Mavis Ross
Scouts Hall
Menangle Park
Ashcroft
A.W
Alice Hepher
Theda Curry
Commerce Queen
Valerie Muir
Campbelltown Red Cross
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