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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 8 of 8

Beach Defence Battalion. Returned Men Wanted

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 4

Recruits are. urgently needed to form the 13th Garrison. Battalion, Port Kembla. At least 600 recruits ares wanted, and these men must have had…

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War at Christmas

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 1

So black and chill the river run tonight Beneath die bridges to the chiller soas. Where men are drowning for new loyalties, For old lamps burning in the new, fierce light…

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Only Way to Meet the War Bill

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 1

Iii the opinion of Mr. Luzzarrai, Federal member for Werriwa, whatever be the cost we must continue to pros* cute the war until we achieve victory;…

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Money & War Materials I Every Penny Counts

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 4

Some idea of the -war equipment bought by various denominations of woney is given by Mr. J. Griffio, who was in charge of the campaign to foster…

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Bulletin of War News

Camden News · Thursday 26 December 1940 · page 7

The capture by British forces of Sidi Barrani and Sollum, main points of the Italian defensive system in the Western Desert, coming on top of…

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Send-off to Soldiers. Friday, 27th DECEMBER

Camden News · Thursday 26 December 1940 · page 1

The Camden District Soldiers and Citizens' Association has arranged for the fourth Farewell Social to men who have enlisted from this district, to…

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