Milk transport woes haunt Appin to Ingleburn dairies
The district dairy supply to Sydney suffers from railway bottlenecks. Ingleburn and Minto producers report limited daily milk throughput, heat exposure, sour returns, and missed connections at Strathfield and Croydon. They seek earlier delivery and better transit facilities from Railway Commissioners to keep up with city demand.
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Appin
Minto
Ingleburn
Sydney
Board of Health
Tablelands
Campbelltown
Ice Co S
Picton
Croydon
Strathfield
Joy Bells for Mrs Denison on 80th Birthday
Joy bells rang on Leumeah heights as Mrs. John Denison celebrated her 80th birthday with a surprise party arranged by her children. Seventy five relatives attended across two days, with greetings from Sydney Clarke and others. The family praised her seventy seven years of NSW residence and unity, ending with a chorus and prayers for continued health.
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Leumeah
John Denison
Mascot
William Clarke
Petersham
England
New South Wales
Australia
Methodist Harvest Festival Brings Large Congregations
Services of thanksgiving celebrated at the Methodist Church for the harvest fruits and crops. Displayed were grapes, passion fruit, apples, quinces, potatoes and pumpkins from Campbelltown East Minto and Kent Farms. Rev. W. Evans preached on God’s blessings and gratitude. gifts were sold Monday afternoon at good prices, marking a highly successful festival.
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Campbelltown
Wedderburn
East Minto
Kent Farms
W. Evans
Citizens' War Chest to Welcome General Birdwood in Sydney
In the Town Hall Sydney on Tuesday April 20 the Citizens' War Chest Fund division will accord an official welcome and reception to General Sir William Birdwood. Campbelltown members are asked to attend a meeting next Tuesday afternoon at Campbelltown Town Hall to decide local branch assistance. All members urged to attend.
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Town Hall
Sydney
Citizens’ War Chest Fund
N.8.w
Australian Comfort’s Fund
Sir William Birdwood
Campbelltown
Patrick Hickey 57 Dies in Croydon After Illness
Patrick Hickey 57 a longtime Campbelltown resident died of heart trouble at his Croydon home after a yearlong illness. He was employed with the Water and Sewerage Board as resident manager near Gledswood. Survived by wife Katherine and five daughters Mary Kathleen Louise Margaret Violet and son Thomas. Funeral held Tuesday at Campbelltown RC cemetery with Rev Father Dunn officiating. Walter F Peters and Son in charge.
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Patrick Hickey
Croydon
Campbelltown
Hickey
Water and Sewerage Board
Gledswood
Thomas Hickey
G Chinnocks
King
Glebe
Mary
Kathleen
Louise
Margaret
Violet
Thomas
Katherine Hickey
R.C
Father Dunn
Walter F. Peters
Campbelltown Council acts on holiday request and road safety
Campbelltown Municipal Council discussed J T Deane’s request to proclaim March 24 as a public holiday in the police district. The council agreed to pursue the ministerial proclamation. A log fence for Wedderburn Hill road near the Campbelltown bridge was deemed urgent. Works Committee to report. Subdivision sale of Kiehone’s estate approved. Train service complaints to Sydney noted. a letter to the Commissioners to protest early arrivals. Dairy business plans approved subject to Dairying Act and Dairy Inspector.
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Campbelltown
J. T. Deane
Works Committee
Ald. Quilty
Ald
Piggott
Kiehone
Lindsay and
Condamine
Alds
Kershler
Marlow
Glenfield Progress Association
Sydney
Ald. Gamble
Quilty
Morgan
Edward Hirst
Springmead
Ald. Kershler
Harvest Thanksgiving Services At Congregational Church
Sunday services will be held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the Congregational Church. The church will be decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables.
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Congregational Church
Campbelltown Arts Memorial Bazaar Gift Evening Held
A Campbelltown School of Arts Memorial Building Fund gift evening took place in the Congregational Church Hall with President Fred Sheather presiding. Attendees donated items for stalls and perishable goods were auctioned by B Kitt, raising funds while vocal items and piano accompaniment entertained guests. The ladies committee was formed with Mrs Fred Sheather as president and other officers named. monthly gift evenings will continue leading to the July or August bazaar.
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Campbelltown School of Arts Memorial Building Fund
Congregational Church Hall
School of Arts
Fred. Sheather
B. Kitt
E. J. King
Fred, Sheather
P. C. Marlow
Miss Allen
Huckstepp
East Minto Farmer Rebuilds Life After Service
Joseph Hall and wife, returning from active duty, invested deferred pay in a sunken-well property at East Minto. They cleared scrub, planted almonds and passion fruit, and grew tomatoes averaging 11 inches in circumference. Amid hardship, Hall has built a dwelling and partial fencing as the Repatriation Executive offers support.
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Joseph Hall
East Minto
Hall
Kangaroo Club Plans Dance and Season Preparations
The Kangaroo Football Club previews the season with a Town Hall dance set for Tuesday the 23rd. Former honorary secretary R R Winton has resigned due to time, with new secretary J H Richardson taking over. The club expects strong membership to form a capable Campbelltown team for forthcoming matches. A brief address by Bruce Walker on national politics followed, with C Pigott chairing and electors present.
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Kangaroo Football Club
R. R. Winton
J. H. Richardson
Winton
Kangaroo Club
Campbelltown
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Joy Bells
Methodist Church
Municipality of
School of Arts Memorial Building Fund
Bruce Walker
Cumberland
Liverpool
C. Piggott
Sutton
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