12 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
1
Readable bits show miscellaneous ads and notices mentioning Lavender seed perfumed hangers and company names like All post on Ltd SET Kyatney and Sydney. The text is garbled but indicates local commerce items and vendor references without a clear narrative.
At a special Campbell town Council meeting on Tuesday Aldermen elected Roy L. Gamble mayor for the coming year by a one vote margin over W A Ducat. Gamble thanked colleagues, noted his father once held the office, and urged unity and cooperation among aldermen.
A well attended Monday night meeting presented a satisfactory financial statement, signaling renewed tennis activity soon. The Boy Scouts plan a joint troop with Ingleburn Macquarie Fields Glenfield, led by Mr P L MacDonald, pending district master approval. A juvenile bazaar at the School of Arts on Saturday Dec 13 will aid the Sydney City Mission, with Ald Hannaford invited to open.
Heavy rain halted the Liverpool game as NSW Wales Junior Association suspended all matches for next Saturday. Because of the juniors versus England clash, the Liverpool fixture will be played the following Saturday.
The Campbelltown magistrates held their annual meeting at the Court House on Wednesday with Mr. J. Bocking J.P. presiding. A revision of the jury list was also addressed at the session.
Campbelltown Council held its usual fortnightly meeting Tuesday evening with Aldermen Hannaford as mayor and Battin Lewis Dwyer Frost Ducat Gamble Munro and Weatbury present. Correspondence noted Sugarlafrd’s poor state referred to the Overseer and J McGregor’s request for a low level crossing into Appia Rd frontage granted.
Wearne builder applies for erection on Donovan Home estate with permission contingent on duplicate plan. Miles Manly applies to run motor car a-bane Campbell town to Camden granted. Poundkeeper notes seven impoundings for November and £1 7s 6d paid to Council as deterrent fees. Railways seeks to announce train destinations at Lidcombe station in reply to Council request. Lazzarini MP offers to press for reduced duty on El Light engines. Solicitor on ratability of Dono Van Home. trustees not entitled to defend rate payment. possible write off or one year compromise. trustees urged to appeal next year. St Peter's parish clock lighting referred to Engineer for cost. Upper Lithgow at fault state noted. Smith Benefit funds to Mrs. Smith after free hall use approved. Tennis courts on Church lands ratability discussion confirms exemptions for church land. new club-church arrangement intelligent but not ratable. Resident Engineer updates on electrical plant and works at Power House. Lidcombe station destination calls confirmed by Railway Dept officer. blackboard timetable in place. Finance notes collections for past fortnight. Benefit social for Digger Clarrie Smith widow succeeds with large turnout and raffles. £92 net raised.
Tonight at Town Hall the Campbelltown Branch of the A S P hosts a social with the Crowning of Queen Miss Eileen Merdith. Proceeds support the J C Smith Benefit fund.
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