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

The wars & local soldiers, 1944

72 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 4

Menangle News. Prisoners of War Adoption Scheme

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 February 1944 · page 1

From November 1942, when Menangle Red Cross Branch undertook to support the Prisoners of War regular contribution scheme, the funds up to…

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District War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 2 March 1944 · page 1

A full committee attended the last meeting at the Court House, Campbelltown, also present were Mr. Thomas, chairman of the Parramatta…

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District War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 3 March 1944 · page 1

A full committee attended the last meeting at the Court House, Campbelltown, also present were Thomas, chairman of the Parramatta…

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Buxton Welcome Home

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 3

To two of our lads recently returned, we extend a big welcome. They arc David Johnson and Gordon Best. Good luck to you !…

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Shortage of Labour When War Ends

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 1

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. W. J. McKell) states that, although half a million men and women of New South Wales who are now in the Services, or…

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Presentation of War Loan Pennant

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

There was a large attendance at the dance at Thirlmere on Saturday night, at which the pennant won by the district for having exceeded its quota in the…

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Science and the Soldier

Camden News · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

It is coming to be realised that the making of war, according to modern ideas, is a highly scientific business. What is more, the science is not all…

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Science and the Soldier

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 March 1944 · page 1

It is coming to be realised that the making of war, according to modern ideas, is a highly scientific business What is more, the science is not all…

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Thirlmere's Fine War Effort

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 1

In a letter to Wollondilly Shire Council, thanking that body for a donation of five guineas, Thirlmere branch of the Australian Comforts Fund enclosed a…

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Anzac Day Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 April 1944 · page 2

A united Anzac Service, worthy of the occasion, will be conducted in the Shire Hall, Picton, on Anzac Day (Tuesday next), at 11 a.m. Organised by the Rev…

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Anzac Services

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 1

The mystic cords of memory ore again stirred as Anzac Day approaches. Those who served in the first World War and those who have…

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A Vital War Job

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 1

Savings Banks, insurance companies business firms and public organisations, who have already subscribed over £40,000,000 to the First Victory…

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Soldiers Memorial School of Arts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 April 1944 · page 1

On Anzac Day, April 25, shortly before 11 o’clock a.m., the Committee of the Soldiers Memorial School of Arts purpose holding the customary…

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Anzac Service

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 4

The Camden branch, of the R.S.S. and A.I. League will hold their annual Anzac March and Service on Sunday next, 23rd April, leaving the…

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A Vital War Job

Camden News · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 2

Savings Banks, insurance companies business firms and public organisations, who have already subscribed over £40,000,000 to the First Victory…

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Anzac Day, April 25

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

The Soldiers Memorial School of Arts Committee has again arranged for an Anzac Day Commemoration Service to be held at the Institution,…

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Anzac Commemoration and Remembrance Services. Sunday, April 23

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 April 1944 · page 1

A Special! Anzac Service will be commemorated at St. David’s Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. The R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. will hold a…

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Anzac Day

Camden News · Thursday 27 April 1944 · page 1

The Camden branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held their Anzac Commemoration Service in Macarthur Park last Sunday, April 23, and…

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Anzac Commemoration and Remembrance Services. March of Returned Soldiers

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 April 1944 · page 1

The Shrine of Remembrance locally— the Campbelltown Soldiers Memorial School of Arts—was the scene of at least two. Anzac…

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BUXTON Anzac Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 May 1944 · page 2

A service, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Shaw, was held on Anzac Sunday and was well attended. A wreath, made by…

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