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The Campbelltown News

Location

Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

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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.

Anzac Day Sermon Calls for Unselfish World Peace

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.

G. M. Lancaster League of Nations Judas England

Campbelltown Pupils Shine at Lindfield Eisteddfod

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.

Ben Lowe Lindfield

Address Highlights 1810 1820 Airds and Appin History

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.

Campbelltown Airds Appin Macquarie Evans Broughton Redfern Richard Atkins Macquarie Fields Thos. Reddall St. Peter's Church Ellis Nepean Hawkesbury Lower Upper Minto Thomas Rev J. Rose Rider Reece

Dance delights Minto crowd with old world gallantry

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.

Minto Hill Harris Paddy Barrett

Street collection aids Tin Hat Day Appeal total

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.

Campbelltown R.S.S Ali.l.a United Returned Soldiers’ Fund

Farewell to Mr and Mrs Nicholson of Campbelltown

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.

Camden Stock Sales Record High Buyer Attendance

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.

Campbelltown A and Reserve Open Group Six Clash at Robertson

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.

Campbelltown A Robertson Campbelltown Bowral Campbelltown Boys Reds

Campbelltown and Robertson Battle Through Heavy Rain

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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C.A.H.S. Gathering Camden Stock Sales R. Boardman R. Toardman B. Evans C'town G. A. Taplin A. Taplin
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