Metropolitan Clubs

Fisher's Ghost Amateur Radio Club was created in 1982 by 3 local CB operators.

Why Fisher's Ghost?

The Ghost of Fred Fisher one of the best known stories in Australia's folklore is that of the ghost of Frederick Fisher.
The story of the death of Fisher, a ticket of leave ex-convict, & the appearance of a ghost have given Campbelltown a legend which has now become the lynchpin of the City's promotion & the vehicle for building of community spirit.

Foul play was not suspected for some months after Fisher's disappearance on 17th June, 1826.
The discovery of a decomposed body in a shallow grave following the sighting of "his ghost" gave police the evidence they needed to bring a neighbour of Fisher's to trial.

Frederick George James Fisher was transported as a convict to Sydney in 1814. By 1826 Fisher had acquired property at Campbelltown bordering on that of George Worrall.

Fisher fell into debt, and was sent to prison. He gave his neighbour George Worrall full power of attorney and transferred his property to him to safeguard his interests and to present a false picture of assets.

Worrall regarded Fisher's property as his, and was concerned when 6 months later Fisher was released. Worrall suggested to Fisher that he return to England to visit his family and the small farming community of Campbelltown was well aware of these discussions despite Fisher's protestations that he would never return to England.

Fisher disappeared, and Worrall spread the story that he had suddenly left the district & fled to England to escape a forgery charge. Later Worrall's actions in trying to sell a property belonging to Fisher and his attempt to gain possession of the title deeds of Fisher's farm aroused suspicions. Worrall was questioned & admitted he had seen Fisher killed by four men with whom he had been living. When Worrall's story could not be substantiated the search for Fisher continued.

James Farley, a respected farmer, was out one night when he saw a figure sitting on a bridge rail about 500 yards from Fisher's house, Farley staggered ashen-faced into the Plough Inn where he told others he had seen the ghost of Frederick Fisher. The ghost, he claimed, pointed to a position along the creek. Police went to the area where the ghost had pointed and Gilbert - an Aboriginal tracker, taking a leaf, skimmed the surface of the creek. Smelling the leaf, he pronounced it to be "white man's fat" & told the police to dig.

The decomposed body was exhumed and identified as that of Fisher who, from his injuries, had been the victim of foul play. Worrall was charged, found guilty and sentenced to hang.

Meetings

The Club wishes to advise all members that the August monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th August 2010 commencing at 7.30PM at Campbelltown School of Performing Arts, 1st floor,Beverley Rd, Campbelltown.

Club Activities & Events

As caretakers of the Amateur Radio station at Cataract Scout Park, the Club is holding an OPEN DAY at the "Radio shack" Cataract Scout Park, Baden Powell Drive Appin from 10AM to 3PM on August 29 2010.
Details on the clubs website.

Training Courses And Assessment Information

On the weekend of 31July/1 August 2010 in conjunction with Liverpool and Districts Amateur Radio Club (LDARC)the club successfully conducted another Foundation Licence Course and assessments weekend.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

The next Foundation Licence Course and Licence upgrade will be conducted at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Building \"M\" Beverley Rd Campbelltown on the weekend of 4-5th September 2010.
For any enquiries about this course please contact the President or Secretary.