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

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

48 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Anzac Day—1940

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 2

Those tirggers who have been dallying with the idea of making the trip to New Zealand for the Anzac Day celebrations in 1940, are advised to…

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Militia Unit Picton Enlistment

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 1

Official enlistments for the militia unit to be formed in Picton will commence soon after the termination of the 4th Battalion camp at Liverpool…

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Anzac Day Service

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

The State Governor,, Lord Waker hurst, will again lead the march down Martin Place Sydney, on April 25 for the Anzac Day Dawn’ Service, and…

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War Veterans' Home

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 2

The appeal for funds for the War Veteran's Home at Narrabeen., which, will be officially opened on Anzac Day now totals over £17,000—a generous…

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Anzac Day Services

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 1

At the request of Rev. J. P. Mortimore, who hag extended invitations to the Campbelltown Sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. and the Mayor and…

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Anzac Day. Tuesday. Next, 25th APRIL

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 1

Once again we are about to commemorate Anzac Day. A Service of Remembrance will be held at Macarthur Park, Camden, on Tuesday next,…

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Anzac Day

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 4

Next Tuesday the Campbelltown Sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. will again take part in the Anzac March in Sydney, when all returned soldiers…

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War Veterans’ Home

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 3

The first section of the War Veterans’ Home, which is being jointly sponsored by the R.S.S.I.L.A. (N.S.W. Branch) and the Legacy Club of…

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Thirlmere Anzac Commemoration

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 1

Under the auspices of the local Retrned Soldiers' Sub-branch, the annual March and United Church Service will be held on Sunday afternoon,…

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Barnardo Farm School Visit of Lady Gowrie on Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

The Barnardo Form School was honoured on Tuesday by a visit from Lady Cowrie, who was travelling from Canberra to attend…

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Anzac Day

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 1

Anzac Day in Campbelltown was commemorated by the. holding of a United Service on the lawns of the Memorial School of Arts.'' The President…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

About 50 ex-service men from [?] parts of the Piston district wearing their war medals and many of them sprigs of rosemary as well…

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A War on Words

Camden News · Thursday 10 August 1939 · page 1

Mr. Chamberlain hit the nail right on the head in the course of the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons, he said "bad feelings…

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A War on Words

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 2

Mr. Chamberlain hit the nail right on the head in the course of the debate on foreign affairs in the House of Commons, he said “bad feelings…

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The British Empire at War with Germany

Camden News · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 1

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, announced this fact in a broadcast message to the Empire on Sunday morning, Speaking from No. 10 Downing Street, London (8.15…

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The British Empire at War with Germany

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 1

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, announced this fact in a broadcast message to the Empire on Sunday morning, Speaking from No. 10 Downing Street, London (8.15…

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War Time Is Caution Time

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1939 · page 8

The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…

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War Time is Caution Time

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 2

The Government has issued a plea to the public that they carry on their duties as though there were no war. While most people are willing to obey…

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Socks for Soldiers How to Knit Them

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1939 · page 4

Many ladies have already taken up the work of knitting socks for soldiers, and no doubt many more would do so only for lack of…

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The Empire at War

Camden News · Thursday 28 September 1939 · page 1

Cr. W. S. Hewitt, President of the Nepean Shire, and Chief Warden of the area, on Thursday last, on opening the shire council meeting,…

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