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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

192 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 3 of 10

Bulletin of War News. Dramatic Move in Yugoslavia

Camden News · Thursday 3 April 1941 · page 2

With dramatic suddenness the position in Yugoslavia has completely changed. In response to the bitter opposition of the general public and…

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Correspondence. Building Churches in War Time

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

To the Editor, Campbelltown News. Sir,—Notwithstanding the great demands upon our national finances in connection with the war effort. I feel…

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Bulletin of War News. Dramatic Move in Yugoslavia

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 3

With dramatic suddenness the position in Yugoslavia has completely changed. In responsible to the bitter opposition of the general public and…

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A.I.F. in Capture of Jarabub From IAN S. FITCHETT (Acting Official War Correspondent with the A.I.F. in Libya

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 April 1941 · page 6

Queensland infantry in action for the frost time played a major part in the capture on March 21 of the Jarabub Oasis, where the Italians…

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Thirlmere Soldier Writes of His Visit to Biblical Places

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 1

In a letter to his wife, Private B. A. Channell, of Thirlmere, who was amongst those in this district that enlisted early, says:—…

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Soldiers' Pay Books

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 April 1941 · page 4

The soldier and his pay book must never be parted, according to specific directions given by the Minister for the Army, Mr. Spender. "In…

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Easter and the War

Camden News · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 1

Easter—One of the greatest seasons of the Christian calendar—with its message of sacrifice and final victory, comes upon the world this year…

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Bulletin of War News. Thought to a Finish

Camden News · Thursday 10 April 1941 · page 7

"This war must be thought to a finish." That is a wise saying. The people who think only half way are dangerous. They are apt to leave…

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Bulletin of War News. Thought to a Finish

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 April 1941 · page 3

“This war must toe thought to a finish.” That is a wise saying. The people who think only half way are dangerous. They are apt to leave…

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Bulletin of War News. Merchant Service of Air

Camden News · Thursday 17 April 1941 · page 2

Although the entire English-speaking world is rightly proud of the magnificent way in which the British Merchant Service carries out its…

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Soldier's Amusing Prank Milks Cow While Train Waits at Station

The Picton Post · Wednesday 23 April 1941 · page 4

A passenger by the North Coast mail reports an amusing incident near John's River station, writes a correspondent to the "Wauchope Gazette."…

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Anzac Remembrance

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 4

On Sunday next, 27th April, the R.S.S. and A.I. League, Camden Sub Branch, has arranged a combined Anzac Service of Remembrance to…

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Bulletin of War News. Malay's Military Strength

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1941 · page 3

"The military strength of the units in Northern Malaya is tremendous. A high state of preparedness has been reached, and since the large…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 2

With the who[?] world overshadowed by the dark clouds and horrors of the gigantic struggle in progress between nations, the celebration of A[?] Day this year possessed greater significance than over, and the desper and wider interest manifa[?] was…

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Current Topics War News

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 1

'The Australian public wants news of this war, and, most of all, first hand news of what Australian troops arc doing, and what support they are…

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Enlistments at Nineteen

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 1

In order to obviate the necessity for young men who' •have finished their technical school training,: aud who ultimately intend to join :the A.I.F.,…

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Anzac Commemoration. Camden Honours the Occasion

Camden News · Thursday 1 May 1941 · page 1

There was a very large attendance at the combined service of commemoration arranged by the Camden R.S.S. & A.I. League, held in Macarthur…

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Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 May 1941 · page 2

A meeting of the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee was held on Monday night and attended by Messrs. A. G. Mullens, R. Nailer, Bedford, J…

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Commonwealth War Loan. What We Taught the World

Camden News · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 5

In the last war Australians showed the rest of the world two wonderful examples of what a comparatively small number of people in a great…

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Paddy's Market. for Soldiers' Comforts

Camden News · Thursday 8 May 1941 · page 1

The Camden Women's Voluntary Services are devoting much attention to their effort on behalf of comforts for local soldiers, and with the…

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