Mother's Day tribute from Minto reader
A wartime era verse by Mrs. M. M. English from Minto honors mothers on Mother's Day. It speaks of remembrance, comforting thoughts, and wishes for health, happiness, and brighter days despite past strains.
07 May 1948
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Newspaper
The Campbelltown News
Location
Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1948
Page
1
A wartime era verse by Mrs. M. M. English from Minto honors mothers on Mother's Day. It speaks of remembrance, comforting thoughts, and wishes for health, happiness, and brighter days despite past strains.
Rev G M Lancaster delivered Anzac Day remarks urging remembrance of World Wars I and II sacrifices and warning that pride and greed rekindle war. He urged collective responsibility and steadfast pursuit of justice, security, and universal welfare under God’s law of love.
Mrs. Ben Lowe pupils excel at Lindfield event with Elizabeth Thorburn winning two medals while Wendy Solland and Janet Lowe each receive two medals apiece.
Members of the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society heard M. H. Ellis discuss 1810 to 1820 in the Airds and Appin districts. He covered Macquarie’s exploration policy, Evans 1812 road work, early settlers, school and church leadership, conflicts with Illawarra people, and Macquarie’s 1820 Campbelltown founding.
Last Saturday night brought a dance to Minto with gentlemen bowing to ladies and ladies curtsying. Organisers Hill Harris and Paddy Barrett kept the evening flowing, earning praise for a highly enjoyable event. A similar function is planned for next month and for future months.
The Tin Hat Day Appeal street collection raised £21 7d. Campbelltown Sub Branch R.S.S. and ALI.L.A. and the United Returned Soldiers Fund each received £19 13s 6d.
A large gathering of townspeople and friends bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Nicholson and family who left Campbelltown last Tuesday. Forty attendees praised their friendship and hosted a gift presentation of perfume stockings and a fountain pen with cigars. The evening featured musical items and a supper prepared by local ladies.
Large turnout of buyers attended the Camden stock sale last Tuesday with keen competition across stock types. Pigs and calves sold well with prices rising for fat cattle and milkers. Beef prices ranged with fat steers £16 to £19/15/6 and fat cows up to £17/2/6, while dairy and calved stock also showed strong demand and price levels.
Rain plagued travel to Robertson for Campbelltown A and Reserve in Group Six rugby. Despite poor conditions and gusty winds, Robertson’s forwards dominated the greasy field as Campbelltown pressed in their blue and gold, with penalties mounting in the early stages of the Reserve match.
In a mud soaked match Campbelltown and Robertson fought to a 8 6 halftime score, with Campbelltown leading at times and Robertson equalising then taking the lead. Rain drenched the field, spectators urged officials to set weather play rules and refunds for abandoned games.
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