25 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1948
Page
1
The piece argues that urban population growth and rising world demand threaten future food supply. It urges Australia to expand production through better farming methods and mechanisation, with producers seeking stronger political voice to secure fair returns and reduce risks from seasonal variability.
Mrs Honora Hayes mother of the late Gus Hayes and grandmother of Reg Marjorie and Patricia died at Camperdown on Wednesday at the great age of 91. She lived in Campbeltown rainfall era obituary notices reflect local naming without graphic detail.
On Tuesday June 20 St Peter's Church of England will ring its bell to mark 125 years. An evening party at the Town Hall will include a birthday cake, gifts, and entertainment by Mr KK Barnett the city conjuror. Tickets cost 1 shilling 6 pence. Organisers are Mrs Arthur Payten and Mrs Rofe.
A Health Department officer inspected the Mawson Park site in Campbelltown for the Dr. K C Jones Memorial Building. Approval from the department is expected this week. At the committee’s last meeting Lindsay Little was named architect to prepare plans and specs once Board of Health approval is received.
The Campbelltown Red Cross Branch held a badge sale on Red Cross Day Friday the eighteenth. Collectors Mrs. McCarthy Mrs. Longhurst Mrs. Price and Miss Wendy Hopper raised £15 8s 6d amid poor weather and town illness, deemed a good result by branch executives.
John Campion, husband of Mary and father of Mary and Monica, died at Liverpool Hospital on Wednesday after admission the day before. A native of Campbelltown, he spent most of his life there as a retired postal official. The funeral held this Friday morning after a Requiem Mass at St. John's Church.
Rev Louis Anderson formerly of St David's Presbyterian Church and his wife visited Campbelltown to see their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs W Duguid. He collapsed in the afternoon and was admitted to Camden District Hospital after medical aid. His condition was reported as satisfactory yesterday.
A local petition aims to hold a ratepayer poll on borrowing £12000 for road work. At The Oaks meeting, critics said the plan covers only a small area, costs £500 to £760 per mile for gravel or shale surfacing, and diverts funds from neglected roads. Objections include tar surfacing at Menangle and Thirlmere and a proposed double set of fast traffic on country roads. The Oaks Progress Association handles the petition and invites signatories to contact the secretary.
Heavy rain kept yarding light at Camden Stock Sale last Tuesday though buyers remained active. Prices ranged from 5/6 to 26/15 for various cattle including porkers 14/0/6 to 5/6/6 and fat cows up to 16/5, with springing cows and mixed paddies also listed.
Percy the Pamper reports a massed start 20 mile ride with mixed results. The race featured carelessness and luck, though many riders impressed and several surprises emerged as all groups finished. Fastest time noted by R McMillan at 57 min 38 sec with Furniss 6:20 and Harders 5:50 both tied Abbott at 5:50. Max Love suffered a chain failure.
A cycling meet report covers riders such as Brunero puncturing and withdrawing, Goodsell repairing a deflated tire, and Don retiring. K Trinder wins the juvenile eight mile race, with Clissold and Cheneval among fast finishers. State Premiership team trials set for Milperra Road on July 3 with top juniors expected to contend.
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