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Barney Ponsonby

Oral History Interview

Born 1950, Barney spent all his childhood growing up in a house on Chamberlain Street, Campbelltown that was built by Frank Thornton in 1946. His grandfather was the Stationmaster at Menangle.

Discussions include: Arthur Campbell, Moore Street, By-Pass, vegie gardens, Mossberry, Campbelltown Central, Schoolboy Championship racing bikes, Pansy, Camden Train, Bill Fairburn Campbelltown North, the Rixons Campbelltown Show, swimming at Menangle River, cars, Lacks and club hotels, Ampol garage, Downes.

Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library

Recorded: 14 March 2014

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