City of Campbelltown’s Wade Della Torre, Manager Assets and Engineering and Kevin Lowe, Executive Manager Economic Development and Innovation spoke to the club on the progress of the Magill Village. This exciting regeneration of this shopping and business precinct radiates out from the corner of St Bernards and Magill Roads and includes the participation of … Continue reading MEETING 1130: MAGILL VILLAGE
MEETING 1129: A TRAGIC LIFE
Foundation member, Pauline Hill, told us about the tragic life of Elizabeth Woolcock, the first and only woman to be executed in South Australia. Elizabeth was hung in the Adelaide Gaol 147 years ago, but her life leading up to that was so sad. Born in Burra, the family lost all of their possessions when … Continue reading MEETING 1129: A TRAGIC LIFE
MEETING 1128: BERNARD’S STORY
Our octogenarian and honorary member, Bernard crammed a lifetime into 25 minutes with his address to the club. Born on the legendary North West Frontier (I saw the exciting movie with the same name as a kid, starring Kenneth More and Lauren Bacall), enjoyed an idyllic life as boy, especially with his favourite pastime was … Continue reading MEETING 1128: BERNARD’S STORY