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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 5 of 9

War Orphans

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 4

One of the most sensible suggestions we have heard for some time recently came from the lips of that sturdy champion of the…

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War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the District War Agricultural Committee was held at the Court House, Campbelltown, on Friday night last, at which Messrs…

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A.c.f. Soldiers' Wonderful Friend

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 June 1943 · page 2

In a little farmhouse, well off the beaten track, a woman sits knitting. The lamp is drawn close to her toil-worn hands, the…

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Campbelltown A.I.F. Farewell and Welcome Home Committee. Annual Report for Year Ending 25th MAY, 1943

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 4

There was a good attendance at the Annual Meeting of the above committee held in the Council Chambers, Campbelltown, on Tuesday…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the District War Agricultural Committee was held at the Court House, Campbelltown, on Friday night last, at which Messrs…

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Ingleburn Council. Post War Reconstruction Works

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 1

At the May meeting of the Ingleburn Aldermen discussion arose following the Orders of the Day in respect to Post-War Reconstruction,…

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Mayor’s Patriotic, War and Comforts’ Fund. Carnival Proceeds £269/14/0

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 2

The Campbelltown Branch of the Lord Mayor’s Patriotic, War Fund and Comforts Fund Carnival held on the afternoon arid evening of April 3, at…

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District War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the above Committee was held in Campbelltown last Saturday morning, those attending were the chairman, Mr. M. R. Hawkey;…

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Soldier's Arm Gut Off by Passing Truck

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 June 1943 · page 4

A soldier's right arm was severed at the elbow while he was driving a military truck along Hume Highway near…

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District War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the above Committee was held in Campbelltown last Saturday morning, those attending were the chairman, Mr. H. R. Hawkey;…

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Nerve Centre of Malta’s Dogged Resistance: War H.q. on George Cross Island

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

War Headquarters, Malta, centre of the island’s splendid defensive and offensive fight, is underground and safe from air attack. Picture shows:—Men at work inside the underground Coastal Defence Room at Malta War Headquarters…

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Tahmoor Romance. War-time Wedding

The Picton Post · Thursday 24 June 1943 · page 3

A war-time wedding was quietly celebrated on Wednesday, 16th June, at the Anglican Church, Tahmoor, when Elsie…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Tablet. Unveiling on Sunday Night

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

At the 7.15 evening service in the Campbelltown Methodist Church, on Sunday night next, 27th June, the unfailing of a Memorials Tablet in…

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District War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 1 July 1943 · page 1

The District War Agricultural Committee met on Friday last at the Court House, Campbelltown, there being a full attendance, viz. Messrs. H…

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District War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 July 1943 · page 5

The District War Agricultural Committee met on Friday last at the Court House, Campbelltown, there being a full attendance, viz. Messrs. H…

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Will We Win the War

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 4

One of the greatest dangers of to-day is the possibility that we shall defeat the Axis without winning the war; that is, without gaining a…

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Prisoners of War to Work on Farms

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 1

The Minister for the Army has announced a plan for the large-scale employment of selected Italian prisoners of war. This will alleviate the…

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The British Fleet on War Service. H.m.s. 'Eagle.'

Camden News · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 5

Picture shows the 22,600 tons aircraft carried, H.M.S. 'Eagle.' Armament: Nine 6in. 50 cal. guns, four 4in anti aircraft guns, 22 smaller. Officially carried 21 aircraft. Dimensions: 667 ft. x 105.1/6 ft. x 27 ft…

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Soldiers Land Applicants Most Obtain Qualification Certificate

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 1

It has been officially announced, that no soldier can apply for land set apart exclusively for members of the forces…

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Young Soldiers' Escapade

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 July 1943 · page 2

Smart work on the part of Constables McCarty and Quinell, of the Picton Police Force, accounted for the arrest of two…

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