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

The wars & local soldiers, 1940

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We Enter the Second War Year

Camden News · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 1

If the success of the Nazi war plans depended upon quick victory—as we are confidently assured—then it can only be said the plan has…

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£18 for Local War Fund

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 September 1940 · page 1

The honorary treasurer of the Campbelltown Municipal District Patlotic War Fund (Mr. P. Solomon) has adviced us that Mrs. H. S. Reeve has…

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N.S.W. Railways and the War Interesting Survey of Work Mr. Hartigan Describes Some of the Department's. Activities

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 September 1940 · page 4

Speaking at Gouldburn recently, the Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, gave some very illuminating information in regard to the part the…

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Soldiers Farewelled

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 4

The management of the Camden Park Estate Pty. Ltd. arranged a bright social evening tost night Wednesday, to honour the employees of…

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Soldiers Rail Fares

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1940 · page 6

Mr. Jeff. Bate, M.L.A., has been approached by several public bodies in his electorate with regard to free travel being granted to members of…

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Soldier Farewelled at Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 4

Mr. Eric Middle ton, a member of the firm of W. E. Middleton and Sons, who is serving with the 2/lst Survey Regiment, A.I.F., at Greta, was…

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Queen Elizabeth Goes Among the Wounded

Camden News · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 3

Queen Elizabeth's smile both surprises and delights this British soldier whom she found enjoying his tea when she recently visited the wounded.—Commonwealth Department of Information's photo…

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The War Is On!

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 1

"The war is on," said old man John, As he leaned on the of wire fence, "And things are wrong in this billabong,…

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Bulletin of War News

Camden News · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 7

These bulletins of authentic information concerning aspects of the war at home and abroad are issued by the Commonwealth Department of…

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Bulletin of War News

Camden News · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 6

These bulletins of authentic information concerning aspects of the war at home and abroad are issued by the Commonwealth Department of…

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Soldier's Farewell Party

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

Some sixty friends accepted the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. McGrath to a surprise social evening in honor of their son, Private Ernest…

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Soldiers Farewelled

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 1

On Thursday right Privates R. McKenzie and K. Wilkinson were entertained by the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee and presented with small…

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Bulletin of War News

Camden News · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 7

These bulletins of authentic information concerning aspects of the war at home and abroad are issued by the Commonwealth Department of…

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The King Sees Britain's War Effort

Camden News · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 7

Heavy artillery claims the attention of King George, during his inspection of an officers' training unit in England. FOR GERMAN COMMUNICATIONS. Aboard Whitley bombers of the British Royal Air Force go the bombs…

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Great Britain's Civilian War Victims' Relief Fund

Camden News · Thursday 10 October 1940 · page 1

Between 70 and 80 residents of Camden and district attended the public meeting convened by the Mayor, Ald. H. S. Kelloway, and the…

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Great Britain's Civilian War Victims' Relief Fund

Camden News · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 1

Generous and enthusiastic support is being accorded the Committee in their efforts to enable all citizens of Camden and District to contribute towards the appeal for funds to alleviate the suffering of our fellow citizens in the bombed…

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Soldiers’ Farewell Evening

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 1

With the establishment of Oversea Training Military Camps throughout various parts of the State, and the fact that Campbelltown’s A.I.F…

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British Civilian War Victims' Fund

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 2

Inaugurated at a public meeting at the Shire Hall, Picton, last night, contributions to the Wollondilly Shire's Fund for the benefit of Great Britain's…

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Children's Gift to War Effort Fund

Camden News · Thursday 31 October 1940 · page 2

Red, white and blue were the colours chosen for the decoration of the School of Arts hall, Upper Burragorang, on 19th October, for the…

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Soldiers' Dependents and Rent A Bowral Case

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 November 1940 · page 2

Legislation enacted in September to protect soldiers' dependents against eviction from their homes was brought into a case at Bowral Court On…

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