Chifley Taxes Debate and Local News in Campbelltown
In Campbelltown the tax relief debate heats as budget surpluses and uncollected taxes draw scrutiny of Treasurer Chifley. The piece notes a growing social services fund and potential subsidy cuts. Also reported are the saddler shop closing after 46 years, the electrocution death of Ray Small, and a local baby health centre update.
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Commonwealth
Chiefley
Social Services Fund
Fadden
Chifley
Campbelltown
Queen Street
Brown
McGrath Appointed Matron at Camden District Hospital
Directors of the Camden District Hospital appoint Miss E. M. McGrath as Matron after interviewing applicants. McGrath, formerly at Bega Hospital, will assume duties in about three weeks. The late Matron, Miss Smith, left the hospital last Thursday.
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Camden District Hospital
Board of Management
E. M. McGrath
Bega Hospital
McGrath
Smith
Hosgital
A.M.P. Society reports 1947 record year and director re-elections
At the annual meeting the Deputy Chairman Sir Frederick Tout announced 1947 business reached a record £61,520,000 with benefits totaling over £27,000 daily. Bonuses set at £6,500,000. Ballot re-elected directors C. H. Hoskins and Hon. T. A. J. Playfair M.L.C. Sir Samuel Hordern praised for long service as chairman.
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A.M.P. Society
Gth
Frederick Tout
C. H. Hoskins
T. A. J. Playfair
M.L.C
Samuel Hordern
Society
New Rules Require Full Details in Second Hand Car Ads
A fresh Prices Regulation mandates that advertisements for used motor vehicles must state the seller’s name and address the year, make and model of the vehicle the registered number if applicable any extra equipment offered the maximum sale price and the price or value to be accepted in an exchange.
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Moses
Bookmaker Cleared Over Bet With 16YearOld Boy
In Corona Court a bookmaker faced charges for taking a bet from a boy under 21. The boy admitted making the bet but age proof was challenged. The magistrate and prosecutor faced repeated objections over age identification, and with no admissible proof the case was dismissed.
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Corona Court
Lawdo
Campbelltown Red Cross Plans May Fundraisers
Campbelltown Red Cross held its monthly meeting at Town Hall with Mrs. M B Rose presiding in Mrs. Selumen’s absence. They outlined Red Cross Day badge sales on Friday June 18 for funds and a carnival at Mawson Park in late October or early November. The quarterly street stall raised £16 17s with prizes awarded to John Cameron and Mrs. Stewart.
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M. B. Rose
Selumen
Red Cross
Mawson Park
K. T. O. Walker
H. D. Price
Thompson
John Cameron
Sydney Road
Fred Rider
Stewart
Lithgow Street
Camden Stock Sale Yields Solid Prices Despite Rain
Strong yarding of pigs calves and mixed cattle last Tuesday despite wet weather. Pigs and calves rose in price. fat cattle milkers and springers held firm. Heavy pigs to 1o, porkers to £44 19s 6d, stores £1 5s 6d to £4 2s 6d. Calved cows and heifers showed gains with several ranges across beef dairy stock.
Australia NSW soil erosion aid appeals to farmers
The New South Wales soil erosion scheme offers farmers three options to tackle erosion since January. Landholders may do the work themselves, hire a contract, or have the Soil Conservation Department perform it. Expenditure can be claimed as an income tax deduction, per Mr. H S E Clayton, director of the NSW Soil Conservation Service, who notes many farmers lack capital despite urgency to stop further losses.
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N.S.W
Soil Conservation Department
8S. E. Clayton
N.S.W. Soil Conservation Service
Camden’s George Whiteman Dies After 60 Years Civic Life
George Spencer Whiteman a longtime Camden identity and 60 year active citizen of Young NSW died peacefully on June 7 in his final year. He was a prominent local figure with deep community ties.
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George Spencer Whiteman
Camden
Young
N.S.W
Rugby clash at Alfred Duguid ground yields Crown victories
In ideal weather on Alfred Duguid memorial ground Crown defeated Robertson 20 to 0 in a hard fought A Grade match. Robertson led earlier pressure with missed kicks and strong defence as Crown built a series of thrusts through Downes, Roberts, Romalis and Evans.
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Alfred Duguid
Robertson Reserves
Campbelltown
Sydney
C’town
Reds
Jackson
C'town
B. Evans
Citown
Robertson
G. Downes
Downes
Roberts
Evans
Crown
R. Boardman
A. Romalis
Tony
Curry
Boardman
Romalis
Andy
Shaw
Connell
O’town
K. Jackson
Ges
T. Payten
Robertnil
Mr. Wilson
W. Rixon
Jugden
Bugden
H. Bugden
Martin
J. Woods
Kelly
Woods
Crdwnnil
C'rown
Clown
Harold
Wotton and Co
R. Martin
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Campbelltown News
Chifley's Millions
Ray Small
Mason Street
Thirlmere
Picton
Small
Campbelltown Baby Health Centre
D. Phillips
Campbelltown Red Cross
Camden Stock Sales
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