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The Campbelltown News

Location

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 07, 1950

Page

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Council Meeting Notes February 21 1950

Mayor and Alderman Solomon presided with absent Alderman Marlow as apologies. Items discussed include leave for Overseer Chas Asher, park work at Ingleburn memorial, road and water concerns, taxi stand placement, and urgent road works. Approvals granted for holiday, Tin Hat Day, and various public works contracts and extensions.

E Orst Chas Asher Coun Ingleburn Assalla Ingle L. Boardman Ion Nardoo Street E Road Transport Department Alc Queen Street Railway Street Queen T Department of Main Water Sewerage Drainage Board Broughton A. J. Pitagibbon Cross Roads Gleneld Crossing J. Fell Mary Street Glenfel Glenfield Progress Association Hosking Crescent Board of Fire Commissioners N.5.w Alds Clissold Goodwin Hazlett Longhurst Marlow Camden Municipal Council Kenny Hill W. G. Forbes Ross Forbes Campbelltown P. and C. Association D. Deighton W. Bursill Campbelltown A. H Ald Ald Longhurst Ald. Goodwin R.S.L

Fashion Parade at Campbelltown Town Hall March 9

Rain totals for Campbelltown show 79 points in the past week with 33 points on the 5th and 46 on the 6th. Solomon's Progressive Stores host a Fashion Parade at Campbelltown Town Hall this Thursday March 9 at 9 p.m. Proceeds go to Legacy. See advt.

Campbelltown Solomon's Progressive Stores Campbelltown Town Hall Legacy Advt

Beverley Park Campbelltown League Meeting Planned

Beverley Park Campbelltown League No 1 meets on March 21 at the School of Arts. Volunteers urged as assistance will be welcomed. Reports of the Torch Be Savers for Legacy and R S L Auxiliary are postponed to next issue due to space limits.

Beverley Park Campbelltown School of Arts Torch Be Savers For Legacy R.S.L

Red Cross Street Stall Nets £14 Profit

Local Red Cross Society branch held a Saturday street stall raising £14. Raffle winners included Cigarettes to Mr. J Payne Open Order to Mrs. Pratt and Shopping Bag to Miss Kitching.

The Red Cross Society Raffles J. Payne Mrs. Pratt Miss Kitching

East Minto Agricultural Bureau Meets At Angus Residence

The East Minto Agricultural Bureau held its March meeting at the Angus residence with F. Goodwin presiding. The group voted £2 2s to Campbelltown A H and J Show. Attendance at the Baby Health Centre last week included 34 on Thursday with 2 new cases and 24 on Friday. This week the centre will move to the School of Arts on Thursday and Friday due to Quarter Sessions in the Court House.

Minto Road Electricity Committee Canterbury Road H.T Lea School of Arts Ald Goodwin East Minto Agricultural Bureau Angus F. Goodwin Campbelltown A. H J. Show Baby Health Centre

American Tea for Minto P C Association at School of Arts

An American Tea to support the Minto Poor and Charity Association will be held at the School of Arts in Minto on March 8 in the afternoon. Parents and friends are urged to attend to ensure success.

Minto P, and C. Association School of Arta Minto

Ingleburn to Launch Baby Health Centre Soon

Arrangements are well in hand for a Baby Health Centre at Ingleburn. A February 20 meeting, chaired by Alderman Hosking, heard from Mrs J Nash and Mrs F J Sedgwick of Campbelltown Centre, with Harley Daly town clerk, and named Mrs Kinghaseen secretary and Mrs Wotton treasurer. The committee is enthusiastic and aims to have the centre operating shortly.

Municipal Officer's Association Electricity Committee If. Miller Ingleburn Glenfield Macquarie Fields Glenfield Park Ald. Goodwin Ald. Apperley Neon Signs (Australasia) Ltd A. G. Payton Sydney Road Ald Hosking J. Nash F. J. Sedgwick Campbilitown Centre Harley Daley King Haseen

St Peter's Guild Holds Annual Meeting In Rectory

Members of St. Peter's Guild met at the Rectory on March 1. Mrs J F Rofe chaired. All officers were re-elected with Mrs A A Walker chosen as Vice-President. Officers include President Mrs J F Rose and Secretary Mrs A Payton. A street stall is planned for May 6 with a bazaar hoped for in November. Tea followed the meeting.

St. Peter's Guild J. F. Rofe A. A. Walker J. F. Rose Mesdames Sheather Froggatt Menzies A. Payton K. H. Hopper

Minto Social Evening Promises Fun and Dance

The Minto Progress Association hosts a social evening on Saturday March 18 featuring community games and old-time dancing. The Hon secretary of the Social Committee promises a jolly friendly night for young and old to mix and enjoy many laughs.

Minto Progress Association

Roll of Honour Tablet Unveiled at Campbelltown Church

Rev John Fullerton unveiled a Roll of Honour Tablet at Campbelltown Methodist Church on Sunday evening. The inscription honours those who served and those who gave their lives with listed names Lieut A W Longhurst MM Flight Sgt E Stones Pte E B Green. Attendees included RSL School of Arts Scouts and Rovers.

Campbelltown Methodist Church John Fullerton A. W. Longhurst M.M Stones Green Fullerton Campbelltown R.S.L., School of Arts Scouts Rovers

Ingleburn Tennis Club Expands for Winter Competition

The Ingle burn Tennis Club reports growing membership and six team entries for the Southern District Winter Competition. Three courts are available, with strong player attendance and a hopeful season. A club social at The Ingle on Tuesday March 7 offers refreshments and a welcoming atmosphere. inquiries to Hon. Secretary Miss Beryl Bain.

Ingleburn Ingle Beryl Bain

Local Birth Announcements and Community News

Mr and Mrs Aub Moore of Glenview Camden celebrate the birth of son Colin Phillip on February 22. Mrs M Wilson of The Oaks welcomes a baby daughter on February 26. Mrs Alan Tory of Vaucluse is in Campbelltown on holiday. Miss Maris Pletcher is hospitalized in Sydney for an operation. Mr and Mrs J Kirby enjoy a short Melbourne holiday. A baby daughter arrived to Mr and Mrs G McMullen Campbelltown on February 26. Mr and Mrs D J Smith Sydney Road announce a daughter born March 3. Mr and Mrs J K Boardman Fairview Camden welcomed a baby girl on March 3. Mr and Mrs H S Reeve recently returned from a Blue Mountains holiday. District Court and Quarter Sessions with Judge O Sullivan opened in Campbelltown this week. Mrs A Stanner Minto is now at Camden Hospital after an accident last week. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Aub. Moore Glenview Camden Colin Phillip Miss Maris Pletcher Sydney D. J. Smith Sydney Road J. K. Boardman Fairview Bramwell O'Sullivan Campbelltown A. Stanner Minto Camden Hospital

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Ald. Solomon Ald Marlow Livingstone Tory M. Wilson the Oaks Alan Tory Vaucluse Mrs. J. Kirby Melbourne Mrs. H Reeve Blue Mountains Nla.gov
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