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 Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 24th of February 2010 commencing at 7.30PM upstairs in 'M' Block of Campbelltown Performing Arts High School, Beverley Rd. Campbelltown NSW.

Club Activities & Events

The Club is committed to JOTA with at least two sites being operated from each year.

As caretakers of the Amateur Radio station at Cataract Scout Park, the Club is currently preparing for the 22nd Australian Jamboree ( AJ2010) when approximately 12,000 Scouts and Leaders will be in attendance from 2 January to 15 January 2010.The Club will be operating for the Jamboree with the activation of a Special Event Callsign.

Training Courses And Assessment Information

On the weekend of 30/31 May 2009 in conjunction with Liverpool and Districts Amateur Radio Club (LDARC)successfully conducted another Foundation Licence and Upgrade assessments weekend.Seven candidates obtained their Foundation Licence,two passed their Standard Regulations & Practical and one passed their Standard Theory.

Upcoming Courses and Assessments

The Club has combined with Liverpool & Districts Amateur Radio Club (LADARC) to succesfully conduct Foundation Licence Courses.

The next Foundation Licence Course and Licence upgrade will be conducted at Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Building \\\"M\\\" Beverley Rd Campbelltown when there are sufficient number of candidates.

For any enquiries about this course please contact the President or Secretary.