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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

146 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 8

Soldier Farewelled

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 January 1940 · page 1

Some 60 men of all ages were congregated in the Scout Hall on Tuesday evening to give a message of "God-speed and Farewell" to one of…

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The War, Day by Day Reminders of War

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 4

Every train traveller on the South [?] Railway in England receives with his ticket one of the many grim reminders of war which, fortunately, do…

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Help for Polish War Victims

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 2

The Australian Polish War Victims Relief Committee, 76 Pitt St., Sydney acknowledges a donation of £1/1/- from Miss Valerie Bownrigg, of…

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Soldiers Farewelled. Presentations to Local 2nd A.I.F. TROOPS

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 January 1940 · page 1

To use the words "A real good time" would not be fitting to describe the Citizens' Farewell to some nine local young men who have given their…

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The War, Day By—day Modern T.b. Detecting

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 4

The nation will save a large amount of money in payment of pensions for tuberculosis because of the careful examination which the Army Medical…

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Metal from Mud Thames Discovery Helps to Win the War. Vital Element for Armaments

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 4

Thames mud is going to play its part in winning the war. The secret lies with a panel of industrial chemists in the Home Countries, who have…

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Returned Soldiers Annual Meeting of Local Branch

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 2

The annual meeting of the local branch of the R .S .S .I. L . A. was held in the club-room at the Memorial School of Arts on Friday night. The…

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The War, Day by Day Second A.i.f. March

The Picton Post · Wednesday 31 January 1940 · page 4

Cheering thousands lined Melbourne streets under an overcast sky to witness the march of 5,000 members of the Second A.I.F. The troops…

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Knitting Socks for Soldiers Directions to Follow

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 February 1940 · page 4

In view of the fact that several pairs of socks for soldiers received at the Picton Red Cross depot have not been made in accordance with the pattern…

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Campbelltown District War Fund

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

The meeting of the Campbelltown Municipal and District Patriotic War Fund held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday night was attended by…

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Campbelltown Soldiers’ Memorial School of Arts. Annual Meeting

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

The attendance at the Annual Meeting of the above Institution held on Wednesday evening of last week an the Committee Room was little more…

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Soldier Wins The “Bat.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 3

The much sought for autographed Cricket Bat which formed the basis of a lucky number competition in aid of the Campbelltown Baby Health…

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Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

The meeting convened by the Mayor (Alderman Oakman) at the instance of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association for the purpose…

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The War, Day by Day Hell Will Break Loose in Spring

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 4

That, intense fighting of vast magnitude would develop on the western front seems assured. Colossal preparations have been made by the…

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Picton War Memorial Education Department's Request

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 1

Throught its Gazette the Education Department has made a request to teachers throughout the State to supply copies of…

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Australia's Part in War Historical Record

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

Among the marry war magazines being published is One that will record in word and picture the story of the New Anzacs. "War History and the…

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Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee Gifts for Enlisted Men

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 March 1940 · page 3

A decision to make presentations to those men who have enlisted from Picton in the 2nd A.I.F., the gifts to be handed over a at time convenient Harold Williams, the Sydney boy, [?] went to Europe as a Digger, and became famous as a singer. Harold Williams is now back in…

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Campbelltown Patriotic and War Fund

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 March 1940 · page 1

In addition to raising money by subscription and working hard for the Carnival,to be held early next month, the local branch of the Lord Mayor's…

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Anzac Celebrations Picton Diggers Plans

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 2

At the regular monthly meeting of I Picton subbranch of the R . S . S. I. L. A., presided ever by Mr. Roy Bedford, letters of acceptance of patronship…

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"A Job for Everyone" Money for War Funds

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 March 1940 · page 4

Throughout Australia there it likely to be a ready re*poiue to the War Savings Certificate campaign which has been launched by die Commonwealth Government. The treasurer (Mr. Spender) has with a currency of seven years. They…

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