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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · The wars & local soldiers
20 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers
In this issue is published the balance sheet of the recent effort in aid of the War Chest held locally by a continental in Macarthur Park. The net result was the handing over of £149 7s 2d to the fund…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The meeting and welcoming home of our returned soldiers has not been carried out with any joint movement by the local public, although it is known the Camden War Service Association intend holding a public welcome when their…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Fruit and Vegetable Fund is out on the warpath after supplies of fruit, vegetables or food of every description, in addition to women's and children's clothing, or…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fruit and Vegetable Fund is out on the warpath after supplies of fruit, vegetables or food of any description, in addition to women's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mrs. F. G. Waley has generously given Mowbray Park, her home on the Picton to The Oaks Road, as a home for invalid soldiers and sailors, and the Federal authorities hope to enter into possession in May next. The property, which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →As soon as the restrictions were lifted, the Cobbitty girls began Arranging a "Welcome Home" to Sergt. Charles Ryder (Anzac) and Pte. Arthur Brooks. This took place on the,, evening of Saturday, 15th inst., in the Cobbitty…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The unveiling of the Honour Roll of the soldiers of the above district took place on Sunday, 23rd inst., in the Holy Innocent's Church of England, Rossmore. The ancient building was crowded to excess, every available space being…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"We have fought says "The Times," for four years in Europe in Asia and in Africa. We have won a great victory. Now, for the first time, we begin to learn officially at how hreat a cost. Our causalities on land amount…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →On Wednesday of last week the Red Cross Welcoming Girls had the station nicely decorated for the return of three more of our Camden heros, Gunner J. Roberts, Driver R. Stuckey and Pte. H. Cooke. but owing to the crowd that…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Definite information is to hand concerning the Federal Grant to Local Governing bodies for the employment of returned soldiers. The following communication received by the Camden Council explains the proposal:—…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Welcoming Home Committee had a busy time last week, but an enjoyable one. On Thursday they met Capt. S. M. Moore, Tpr. G. Moore, Pte.. G. Graham, and Tpr. R. Asimus; On Friday, Pte. W. Clemson; and on Saturday,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Special services were held in S. John's Church, Camden, on Anzac Day, Friday, April 25, the day we comhemorate those who laid down their lives for us in this great war. Also there were services at St. Paul's, Cobbitty, where…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Rev. G. C. Percival, of Camden, has received word from his son, Warrant-Officer Cecil H. Percival, notifying his appointment as one of the war artists at work on pictures…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The average man in the street has really very small conception as to what the Department of Repatriation, as represented in this State, is doing for returned soldiers. He has…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The benefits for married men, are rather more liberal, and include all those outlined in the previous article. Sustenance, for instance, is paid on a sliding scale, varying from 52/-…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The postponement of Peace Celebrations in Camden and the long delay in tendering a public welcome to some of our returned soldiers by no means lessened the ardour of the Camden public, for when the time did arrive the entire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The subject of returning soldiers and their wives has accupied the minds of the imaginative for some months past. Vague stories are told regarding the large number of brides…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Any returned man suffering from a war disability can receive free treatment through the agency of the Department of Repatriation. So, said Dr. V. Benjafield, departmental…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A statement issued by the Comptroller of the Repatriation Department shows that during the month of October, 8150 applications for employment were received in the various…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Repatriation local committees were recently circularised by the Sydney office of the Repatriation Department for information as to neglect or otherwise of soldiers' orphans in…
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