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

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

17 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Military Camp. 500 Soldiers Coming to Campbelltown

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

The fact that 500 soldiers will be encamped on the Campbelltown Show Ground from the 12th March for ten days is by no means an indication…

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Soldiers Memorial School of Arts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 February 1937 · page 1

The Annual Meeting of the above institution was held on Friday evening of last week. In the absence of Dr. K. O. Jones who was ill, Mr. D…

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Soldiers '"Invade" Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 February 1937 · page 3

Picton had an invasion of soldiers yesterday afternoon, when about 150 of the militia arrived in town, and slaved overnight, most of them being…

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Soldiers’ Memorial School of Arts. the President’s Annual Report

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 February 1937 · page 5

“As the Balance Sheet will show, the Financial position of the Institution is quite satisfactory. On 31/12/1936, there was a credit…

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Thirlmere Doings the Electricity Proposal Returned Soldiers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 1

At the annual meeting of the local sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, the following office-bearers were A well attended public meeting, called by the Thirlmere Progress Association, was held to consider a communication received from the Minister for…

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Thirlmere Preparations for Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 2

The usual Anzac Day celebrations will be held at Thirlmere on Sunday, 2nd May. Owing to several of the members of…

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Thirlmere News Anzac Celebrations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Thirlmere Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, arrangements were finalised to suitably celebrate Anzac Day…

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Anzac Day

Camden News · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

The combined Memorial Service held under the auspices of the Camden ex-Servicemen's Fraternity, will be held in Macarthur Park, Camden,…

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Thirlmere. Anzac Celebration

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 3

The Anzac celebration at Thirlmere next Sunday, May 2nd, promises to be a wonderful success. The march will start at the Picture Theatre at 2 p.m.,…

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Anzac Day

Camden News · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

Macarthur Park on Sunday afternoon last, April 25th, was in excellent order, and a fitting setting for the Anzac Day Commemoration…

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Returned Soldiers' Fraternity

Camden News · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

On Saturday night last the Camden branch of the Returned Soldiers' Fraternity held their annual meeting and social re-union, at which several…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration. Service at Soldiers’ Memorial School of Arts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 1

Space of time in no ways deteriorates the thought of commemorating the sacrifice of the Anzacs in Campbelltown on an Anzac Day. Although…

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The Tragedy of Civil War

Camden News · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 2

For many months the carnage in Spain has excited the interest and provoked the horror of all civilized peoples. Towards the end of April…

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Thirlmere Anzac Day Celebrations a Large Gathering Present

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 4

The members of the Thirlmere SubBranch of the Returned Soldiers' organised a very successful Anzac celebration on Sunday afternoon., May 2,…

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Ambulance Service. Separate Station for Camden Not Necessary. Motion to Establish an Ambulance Station Failed to Receive a Seconder. Unanimous Decision to Support the Liverpool Service by Enlisting Subscribers at 10/- per Annum

Camden News · Thursday 29 July 1937 · page 1

On Thursday night last, 22nd inst. a public meeting was held at the Town Hall, Camden, in response to a petition, aimed at forming an Ambulance…

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Campbelltown Soldiers Memorial School of Arts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 September 1937 · page 8

Mr. D. J. Chernich successfully defended-the title of Billiards Champion defeated Mr. J. O’Loughlan. Until 1935 Mr. O’Loughlan was…

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In The Post. Letters to the Editor the War Without End

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 November 1937 · page 4

Sir,—The Returned Soldiers of New South Wales would be so glad if you could find room to publish tie article hereunder before Armistice Day:—…

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