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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 11 July 1918 · page 1

American newspapers express disguest at the sinking of the Llandovery Castle. The New York "Times" says that the sinking of an illuminated hospital ship adds another atrocity to Germany's foul record. The Allies, adds the…

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War Service and Repatbiation Association

Camden News · Thursday 11 July 1918 · page 1

The committee of the Camden branch of the above met ou Friday las; July 7, at the Camden School of Arts, present were Mr. E. H. Street, President, Dr. F. W. West, Dr. R. M. Crookston, Rev. G. C. Percival, Messrs. M. M. Ford, hon. sec.,…

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The War Cables the Week's Summary

Camden News · Thursday 18 July 1918 · page 1

The Italians have advanced 15 miles towards Berot, on a front of 50 miles. A Vancouver message states that Field-Marshall von Hindenburg, chief of the German Great General Staff, is dead…

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Welcome Home To Sigualler J. Hutchinson

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 3

There was a very pleasing function in Oakdale on Thursday, July 10th, the occasion was to welcome home an Oakdale hero, Sig-Joseph Hutchinson, who had spent over two…

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The War Cables the Week's Summary

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 1

Following the German offensive which. started on Monday of last week, General Foch's statement to Mr. Lloyd George that he was well satisfied with Monday's fighting, was exemplified by the French attack on the enemy's flank in the…

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War Memorials and Monuments. Official Attitude

Camden News · Thursday 25 July 1918 · page 1

Schemes for erecting memorials in connection with the War are being put forward from different parts of tho State, and it is considered advisable therefore that an announcement should be made as to the official authority required in that…

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The Seventh War Loan

Camden News · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 4

Tho Mayor of Camden, Aid. G. F. Furner, convened a meeting of citizens, held last Thursday, when he placed before a number of local gentlemen a request made to him by…

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Fourth Anniversary of the War

Camden News · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 1

Sunday, August 4th, will mark the fourth anniversary of the war. In compliance with the command of the King and the desire of the Commonwealth Government, the day is to be observed as a Day of Prayer. A United Service will be held…

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The War Cables the Week's Summary

Camden News · Thursday 1 August 1918 · page 1

The Germans' retreat continues, though their resistance has strongly increased. The Germans on Saturday retreated on their front north of the Marne, the right bank of which is now clear…

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Welcome Home and Send Off

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 1

Following tho meeting in commomoration of the fourth anniversary of the declaration of tho war, the Mayor continued to preside over the gathering at the request of the Camden War Service Association, and much enthusiasm was…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 1

It was reported on Saturday that the Allies attacked on a ten-mile front four milec south of Soissons, and wiped out a considerable salient. Fismes is in the hands of the Americans, who took the…

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Fourth Anniversary of the War

Camden News · Thursday 8 August 1918 · page 1

On Monday night the Foresters' Hall, Camden, was filled by local citizens when the Mayor, Aid. G. F. Furner, called for an expression of loyalty from the Camden community at…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 1

A strong and effective Franco-British attack on the Western front east and south-east of Amiens was launched at dawn on Thursday last. All Sir Douglas Haig's first objectives were secured, and several important villages were…

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Red Cross and War Service

Camden News · Thursday 15 August 1918 · page 1

On Tuesday afternoon, senior-Chaplain Green visited the weekly meeting of the Camden Red Cross Society, and gave a most interesting account of women's, work in connection with the war, showing how the war had levelled up the…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 1

The great battle on the West front continues with the Allies still making progress slowly. British troops on Saturday repulsed a strong counter-attack at Damery, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. Substantial progress has been…

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Wollondilly Shire. War Loan Quota £20,000

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 3

The War Loan quota for the Wollondilly Shire has been fixed by the Central War Loan Committee for N.S.W. at £20,000. This amount has been arrived at from data…

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The Coming War Loan. Campaign Organised at Camden. Challenge to Liverpool and Campbelltown

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1918 · page 4

A meeting in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening last for the purpose of making further arrangements for the local campaign in connection with the War Loan was attended…

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The War Cables

Camden News · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 1

The Anglo-French advance continues. A number of villages have been captured. Over 17,000 prisoners have been taken by the Third arid Fourth British armies since Aug. 21. The French report the occupation of Le Plemont…

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Seventh War Loan Honor Flag. Your Town Must Win It

Camden News · Thursday 29 August 1918 · page 6

In the Seventh War Loan Campaign every municipality and shire in N.S.W. will have an opportunity to win an Honour Flag, When at last Peace comes this flag will be pointed…

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Sons of Temperance Honour Roll

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1918 · page 1

The Honour Roll of the Star of South Division Sons of Temperance Friendly Benefit Society, Camden, will be unveiled on Tuesday night at the Foresters' Hall at 8 p.m. Several delegates from the National Division of the Order…

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