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

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

105 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Total War—total Effort

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 1

The national way of life is changing. It is a long-term process, but recently the tempo has 'been accelerated. As the nation strips for war,…

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Soldiers’ Buffet Canteen. Campbelltown Soldiers Memorial School of Arts. Official Opening on Saturday, 12th SEPTEMBER

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 September 1942 · page 5

The official opening of the Soldiers Canteen at the Campbelltown Soldiers Memorial School of Arts, is to take place on Saturday afternoon of next…

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Austerity Is Weapon of War. Government Calls for Simpler Living

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 6

With the Japanese meanacing Port Moresby, the Nazi thrusting ever deeper into Russia, and events on all fronts of this global warfare…

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Enlistment of Women. More Restrictions Imposed

Camden News · Thursday 10 September 1942 · page 7

Women are wanted urgently by both the Army and Air Force authorities but the shortage of labour is so serious, particularly in Victoria, South…

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Prisoners of War Adoption Scheme

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 1

The magnificent response of Campbelltown and environs to this scheme has been most gratifying to the sponsors. The house to house collections…

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Enlistment of Women. More Restrictions Imposed

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 3

Women are wanted urgently toy both the Army and Air Force authorities but the shortage of labour is so serious, particularly in Victoria, South…

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Soldiers’ Canteen Buffet

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 September 1942 · page 5

The official opening of the Soldiers Memorial School of Arts Soldiers Canteen Buffet is to take place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock…

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Soldiers’ Canteen Buffet. Campbelltown Soldiers Memorial School of Arts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 September 1942 · page 5

Made possible by the splendid spirited co-operation of the people of Campbelltown, the long felt want of a Soldiers’ Canteen Buffet in…

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Town Planning Scheme. Post War Proposal

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 1

A suggestion before the Campbelltown Council some months ago to consider town improvements to meet the demand for labour after this…

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The War-challenge to Our Women

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1942 · page 1

More and more women are to be drawn into war industry, in one capacity or another. Already Australia is becoming…

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Town Planning Scheme. Post War Proposal

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

A suggestion before the Campbelltown Council some months ago to consider town improvements to meet the demand for labour after this…

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The War-challenge to Our Women

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

More and more women are to be drawn into war industry, in one capacity or another. Already Australia is becoming…

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Lord Mayor’s Patriotic & War Fund. Campbelltown Branch

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 September 1942 · page 1

The Hon. Sec. of the above fund (Mrs. W. R. Morris) is very anxious to supply further books for the Camp Library Service, and those desirous…

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Campbelltown Red Cross. Prisoners of War Appeal

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 October 1942 · page 1

The town honour sign has now been erected adjacent to Mawson Park opposite Railway Street. The rate of contribution are being well…

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Talkie Talk. Maequarie Cinema, Campbelltown. "The Chocolate Soldier."

Camden News · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 8

The new Metro—Goldwyn—Mayer musical comedy, showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday night, offers Nelson Eddy in a…

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Campbelltown Red Cross. Prisoners of War Appeal

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 1

The street stalls conducted by Mrs. Lysaght, President of the local Red Cross Branch, to the end of September, have realised a total of…

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Talkie Talk. Macquarie Cinema, Campbell town. “The Chocolate Soldier.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 6

The new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical comedy, showing this Saturday, matinee and night, also Monday night, offers Nelson Eddy in a…

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How War Loan Money Grows

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 7

Should you invest £10 in the £100,000,000 War and Austerity Loan, in five years time at 2 1/2 per cent., you will receive £11/5/0; if…

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Campbelltown Red Cross. Prisoners of War Adoption Scheme

Camden News · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 5

The scope of the scheme is now extended by the inclusion of the Soldiers' Settlement and Leumeah. The collectors are Mrs. Stoves, for the…

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How War Loan Money Grows

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 October 1942 · page 3

Should you invest £10 in the £100,000,000 War and Austerity Loan, in five years time at [?] per cent., you will receive £11/5/0; if…

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