01 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1949
Page
1
In a note from Ampbellton, readers are urged to support the town band with a small grant to fund direct music for public events. The piece argues that real live performances inspire community pride and selflessness, contrasting them with mechanical recordings. It calls on locals to donate to keep the band active in park concerts and street gatherings.
The council presided by Mayor Suluman debated general rates, set a minimum rate of 26 shillings, and fixed Main Roads rate at ad in the pound with rural discount. Tenders were invited for a two year lease, showground savings to tennis courts funded, and road and drainage projects reviewed. An accident damaged the council truck prompting repair estimates, and drainage work in Warby Street and Wedderham Lane was debated before final adjournment.
Residents held a meeting to discuss reopening and funding after a fire damaged the East Minto School site. The minister promised rapid action, with 9300 collected for transport to relocate children to a safer nearby facility while work continues.
The approval covers multiple constructions including dwellings, sheds, garages, and alterations within Campbelltown and Macquarie Fields. Notable entries include Crompton Parkinson Pty Ltd shed at Campbell Town for £1500, Lanne dwelling and garage at Sydney Road for £1700, and various additions and poultry sheds with prices ranging from £45 to £550. Some sites restrict use to non residential purposes.
In Campbelltown Branch Torch Bearers for Legacy, February 23 elected officers. President Mrs Solomon re elected. Vice Presidents Mesdames Sedgwick Price Rennie Reeve. Secretary Mrs Clissold re elected. Treasurers Mrs Sedgwick. Garden Fete planned at Mrs Reeves home March 26. Legacy Debutante Ball set for June 17 at Town Hall.
Local items note a Licensing Court session in Campbelltown tomorrow with several local cases. Other brief notes include taxi man De Clissald back on the roads with a new bus, a Queen Street bank building undergoing a face lift, historic train fares and times, a grassed footpath complaint, Post Office clock repairs completed, and meetings of the Chamber of Commerce and Glen Progress Association planning upcoming activities. Rain totals at St Helen’s Research Station for February and a progress conference address by L McLeod are also mentioned.
Larry Doran is named as Campbelltown Football Club coach this season. Campbelltown A A C hosts its annual dance and trophy presentation in Town Hall on April 5 with Mr. C Moses attending.
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