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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 2 of 3

Sport as Safety Valve to War Tension

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 1

During the Great War sport was not cast aside, but there were modifications, which enabled young men to continue their physical training,…

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War and Profiteering "Time Women Were Given a Chance." Mr. Lazzarini's Views

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 1

Speaking on the Prime Minister's statement on the War in Europe in the Federal Parliament a few days ago, Mr. H. Lazzarini, M.P. for…

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Facing the Facts Why the Truth Must be Told Information Head on War Aim

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 1

The Government's outlook on the war situation as it affects Australia was outlined frankly by the Minister for External Affairs…

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Internal Crude Oil in Australia Divining Rod Versus Government Geologists £10,000 Expended in Bore at Bargo Would Shorten the War and Save the Voluntary Sacrifice of Our Bravest and Best

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 October 1939 · page 4

The recent decision in the British Empire to increase enormously the supply of 'planes and pilots for the War in the West is the best possible…

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The War, Week by Week

Camden News · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

A review of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement on the point that…

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Polish War Victims. Relief Fund

Camden News · Thursday 26 October 1939 · page 5

Appalled by the sufferings of the people of Poland following the invasion by Germany, a committee of leading citizens of New South Wales…

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The War, Week by Week

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 October 1939 · page 6

A review of public utterances throughout the Commonwealth over the last fortnight discloses complete agreement on the point that…

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The War, Day by Day Britain's Advantage

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 November 1939 · page 4

Australian producers are performing a special service of the highest importance in the war effort merely by supplying foodstuffs for Britain on…

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The War, Week by Week

Camden News · Thursday 2 November 1939 · page 5

A timely warning has been given by the Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) against a current illusion that the issues of the present war would…

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The War, Day by Day the Baker Helps

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 November 1939 · page 4

Red Cross workers in Port Pirie, (South Australia), have devised a novel and effective means of providing a steady flow of funds for…

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The War, Week by Week Training Militia

Camden News · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 5

Activities in camps thrughout Australia will be maintained for many months yet, with training of men of the Second A.I.F., the force enlisted…

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Producer Gas. Fuel for Vehicles. War-Time Desirability

Camden News · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 4

It is expected that action will shortly be taken by the Government to encourage the extensive use of producer gas for the propulsion of…

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Comforts for Soldiers

Camden News · Thursday 9 November 1939 · page 5

For the convenience of persons in Australia wishing to send personal gifts to relatives and friends (men or women) serving in the British Forces…

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Patriotic and War Fund

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 1

Fire Brigade Practice, Show Meeting, Pictures, and other minor attractions caused only a fair attendance being present at the Public Meeting…

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The War, Week By Week. Training Militia

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 6

Activities in camps thrughout Australia will be maintained for many months yet, with training of men of the Second A.I.F., the force enlisted…

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Producer Gas. Fuel for Vehicles. War-Time Desirability

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 5

It is expected that action will shortly be taken by the Government to encourage the extensive use of producer gas for the propulsion of…

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Comforts for Soldiers

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 November 1939 · page 3

For the convenience of persons in Australia wishing to send personal gifts to relatives and friends (men or women) serving in the British Forces…

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Welcome Home Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hewitt Entertained

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 1

A very happy function took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Thirlmere, last Wednesday Afternoon, when a welcome…

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Drastic Powers All Because of the War

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 4

Wide and drastic provisions in a proclamation issued a few days ago empowers the Defence Department to commandeer from…

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The War, Day By—day Second Camp Period

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 4

At intervals during November, the second batch of militiamen will enter camps in different parts of the Commonwealth for a month of intensive…

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