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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

107 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Land for Soldiers. Issue of Preferential Rights

Camden News · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 2

The Government Gazette" of May 23rd contains a schedule of areas proposed to be made available for the settlement of Returned Soldiers, and in connection with which…

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Welcome[?] Home and Send-off at Mt. Hunter

Camden News · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 1

The Sc[?] Mount Hunter, was packed on Monday night to welcome home Pte. Walter Pike and Pte. Les. Franklin, [?]to farewell Pte. Arthur Brooks. Pte. Les. Franklin was unable to be present, but the two lads and the…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 6 June 1918 · page 1

The German offensive continues towards the Marne. A German official message states that south of Fere-en-Tardenois they are fighting their way towards the Marne. The centre of the enemy advance has reached Vezilly, 18…

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Welcome Home Big Function at [?] Driver Asher Honor

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 3

Driver J. Asher, of Ing[?] who has recently returned [?] the front, was tendered a [?] home by the Soldiers' Social…

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"Land for Soldiers"

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 1

The "Government Gazette" of May 23rd contains a schedule of areas proposed to be made available for the settlement of returned…

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Unarmed Soldiers

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 1

Mr. D. A. Daws, who recently visited the Western Front, has written to the Y.M.C.A. concerning the forward area work of the Red…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 13 June 1918 · page 1

French critics unanimously agree that the recent German losses were exceedingly heavy. This alone is said to be sufficient to epxlain the diminution of the pressure. Solid barriers are now erected on the three principal roads…

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War Chest Seeks

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 2

The secretaries of [?] town War Chest [?] that all socks being [?] War Chest…

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Ingleburn Soldiers

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 1

A Roll of Honor containing the names of fifteen members of the congregation wag unveiled in St. Banabas' Church of England, In…

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Another Boy Enlists

The Campbelltown Herald · Saturday 15 June 1918 · page 1

Mr. Norman Jones, of [?] road, Campbelltown had volunteered and been accepted for active services…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 1

The Germans launched a new attack between the Aisne River and Villers Cotterets. German submarines have sunk two Norwegian steamers off the United States Coast. The sinkings off the coast to date…

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Repatriation and War Service Association. Camden Branch

Camden News · Thursday 20 June 1918 · page 1

The committee of the above which wan appointed at a public meeting held in Camden on 17th May last, have commenced operations, and are settling down to solid work covering the many duties that are involved in such an…

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Anzac Club and Buffet (London)

Camden News · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 1

We Lave received from the Australian Natives Association (London Branch) a copy of the Anzac Club and Buffet third annual report and balance sheet. This Club was formed for the purpose of entertaining and looking after our soldiers…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 1

Minor operations only are again reported from the West front. Latest Italian advices show that the Italians have reached the Piave, near Saletto. This has separated the Austrian…

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Repatriation and War Service Association. Camden Branch

Camden News · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 1

The committee controlling the above have laid the foundation stone of their work and commenced operations in building up a progressive association calculated to do much to conserve the interests of our soldiers, and to claim support…

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Best for Soldiers. Y.M.C.A's. Fine Work

Camden News · Thursday 27 June 1918 · page 6

A returned soldier; Pte. Percy Pinson, one of the original 9th Light Horse, who left Australia three years ago, has paid tribute to what he terms the grand work of the Y.M.C…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 1

The Italians have advanced a mile in the Monte Grappa sector and south-west of Monte. They captured a further 1700 Austrians. The Piave being in flood the Italians are unable to land a force on the eastern bank…

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An Australian War Museum

Camden News · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 2

An Australian War Museum is being estab-lished for the collection and display of objects of historical interest connected with Austra-lia's share in the war. There will be official…

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Pan-germanism. New Manifesto. Twelve War Aims

Camden News · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 1

Amsterdam advices state that the Pan-Germans continue to attack Herr von Kuhlmann, German Minister for Foreign Affairs; and, assisted by General von Ludendorff's influence, a great wave of Pan-Germanism is spreading in every…

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Federal Tax Officers Enlist

Camden News · Thursday 4 July 1918 · page 6

Some two years and a half ago an embargo was placed on the enlistment of permanent officers of the Commonwealth Taxation Department, and some who had already…

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