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

The wars & local soldiers, 1943

171 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 9

Thirlmere Soldier Wounded

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 2

ON New Year's Day Mrs. Har[?] Richards, of Thirlmere, re[?] two telegrams from the [?]iry authorities, one in the…

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War Agricultural Committee Berrima suggests withdrawal "of Picton Section

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 4

At a recent meeting of the Comma District War Agricultural Committee the question of the limitation of the area under…

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Soldiers' Letters Greetings and Thanks

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 2

Christmas greeting cards were received by the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee from Private S. Maynard, of the 1st Aust…

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"Young Soldier's Lapse

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 January 1943 · page 2

A young man in uniform named Max Hancock appeared before Mr. M. J. Ryan. P.M.. at the Picton Police Court on…

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About Soldiers. Military Medal Award

The Campbelltown News · Friday 8 January 1943 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sheather, of 21 Railway St., Campbelltown, are in receipt of advice that their nephew, Corporal Lester George Pett, of 25…

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Prisoners of War in the Far East

Camden News · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 2

The Australian Red Cross has received information through the International Red Cross in Geneva that, with the permission of the…

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Malta R.a.f. Hits Italian Merchant Fleet: Important Axis War Supplies Go to the Bottom of the Sea

Camden News · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 6

Picture shows an Italian merchant ship in flames, floundering in the waves before sinking. The ship was attacked by a British R.A.F. plane from Malta…

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War Damage Insurance

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 2

For the period ended the 31st of December 1942, the number of Assessments issued by the staff of Campbelltown Council totalled 800;…

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Prisoners of War in the Far East

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 4

The Australian Red Cross has received information through the International Red Cross in Geneva that, with the permission of the…

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Malta R.a.f. Hits Italian Merchant Fleet Important Axis War Supplies Go to the Bottom of the Sea

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 January 1943 · page 1

Picture shows an Italian merchant ship in flames, floundering in the waves before sinking. The ship was attacked by a British R.A.F. plane from Malta…

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War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 1

A new District War Agricultural Committee has been formed to include the Shires of Wollondilly and Nepean and the Municipalities of Picton,…

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Waste Paper And The War

Camden News · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 8

Even after 3 years of severe fighting, Australian people are still dangerously unaware of the importance of salvage, an officer of the Salvage…

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Prisoners of War Adoption Scheme

Camden News · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 4

During the past five months the Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme has become established in Camden with excellent results…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting of Picton Sub-Branch

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Picton Sub-branch of the R.S.L. was held in the soldiers' room of the School— of Arts on Monday night and well…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 1

A new District War Agricultural Committee has been formed to include the Shires of Wollondilly and Nepean and the Municipalities of Picton,…

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Waste Paper And The War

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 January 1943 · page 6

Even after 3 years of severe fighting, Australian people are still dangerously unaware of the importance of salvage, an officer of the Salvage…

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What of the Empire After the War ?

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 1

Significant statements have just been made in Britain regarding the future of the Empire—a topic which tends to be obscured in all the…

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[?] SOLDIERS [?] Picton Branch

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 4

[?]reports to increase the [?]picton Sub-branch of [?]ldiers' League will [?]ear. The…

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Soldiers' Welfare Committee Discuss Canteen Orders and Comforts

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 4

At a meeting of the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee at the School of Arts on Monday night, a lengthy discussion took place on a…

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A Family of Soldiers

Camden News · Thursday 28 January 1943 · page 1

The six sons of Mr. S. J. Crane of Camden Park, enlisted for active service with the Australian Forces. In addition to L/Cpl. Clem Crane, who…

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