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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 2 of 8

A Job For Everyone. Money for War Funds

The Campbelltown News · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 6

Throughout Australia there is likely to be a ready response to the War Savings Certificates campaign which has been launched by the…

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War Fund Carnival

The Campbelltown News · Friday 29 March 1940 · page 1

On Saturday afternoon of next week the local Municipal War Fund Carnival will commence its activities of enjoyment on ground next to Town…

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Patriotic Carnival. Money For Soldiers Comforts Rolls In. Military Band Draws The Crowd

The Campbelltown News · Friday 12 April 1940 · page 1

The spirit of Patriotism definitely held sway last Saturday afternoon and evening and again on Monday night in Campbelltown at the Municipal District Patriotic War Fund Carnival held at the Town Hall…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Thirlmere R.s.s.i.l.a

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the above sub-branch the principal business transacted was in connection with the annual Anzac…

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A.I.F. Despatches Soldiers' Love of a Flutter Bet on Pennies or Beeties. Jerusalem, March 25

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 2

Hard and serious work in Palestine, has not robbed Australia's soldiers of their love of a "flutter," or their ingenuity in finding ways…

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The War in New Phases

Camden News · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 1

In a recent speech the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, struck an optimistic note. Among other statements he said:—"I feel…

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Patriotic War Fund Carnival

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 6

The Mayor (Ald. P. C. Marlow) has drawn our attention to the, report of the Campbelltown Municipal District Patriotic War Fund Carnival…

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The War in New Phases

The Campbelltown News · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 5

In a recent speech the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, struck an optimistic note. Among other statements he said:— “I feel…

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Returned Soldiers' Welcome Pastor Thomas

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

A pleasing feature of the monthly meeting of the Picton Sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A., held in the club room on Friday last, was a welcome to Pastor…

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Anzac Day

Camden News · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

To-day is Anzac Day and it will be duly honoured in our local Park by the usual service arranged toy the Camden Returned Soldiers'…

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Public Meeting. Send-off to Soldiers

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 1

It is no exception to the rule for only a comparative few citizens to attend a Mayoral convened public. meeting in Campbelltown, but as the…

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Schools Celebrate Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

The Education Department appointed Tuesday April 23 for the celebration of Anzac Day in the publia Schools…

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Anzac Day in Picton United Commemoration Service

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 1

A sincere tribute to the memory of the Anzacs was paid by the local Diggers and citizen on the occasion of the twenty - fifth anniversary of the…

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Anzac Day

Camden News · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 7

The Anzac Day Memorial Service, arranged under the auspices of the Camden Returned Soldiers' Fraternity, held in Macarthur Park last…

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Anzac Day

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 1

While the majority of Returned Soldiers took part in the Anzac March and Service at the Domain last Thursday, an Anzac Memorial…

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Soldier, Member. Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A , Granted Leave of Absence . Wollondilly State Electoral Conference

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 2

The Wollondilly State Electoral Conference at a specially convened meeting held in the Picton Town Hall j on Monday night, at which the President…

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Soldier Farewelled

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

Charles Eather, a life-long young man of Campbelltown, also possessed with the qualifications such as to bring him in. line with the esteem and…

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Farewell Dance to Soldiers Function at Menangle Park

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 4

The dance held at Menangle Park as a farewell, to the 150 A.I.F. lads that were in training with the 2nd A.I.F., proved a delightful function, which…

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War Savings Groups. Purchases by Employers

Camden News · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

For the conduct of war savings groups, formed for the purchase of war savings certificates, standard rules have been prepared by the…

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Members of Parliament Enlistment in A.i.f

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 May 1940 · page 3

Mr. Frank Burke, M.L.A. asked the Premier in the Legislative Assembly if it were a fact that strong pressure is being brought to bear to secure…

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