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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 3 of 4

Anzac Commemoration Service. At Campbelltown Methodist Church

The Campbelltown News · Friday 5 May 1944 · page 1

A large congregation assembled at the Methodist Church, on Sunday evening the 23rd April to commemorate Anzac Day. There was a good…

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War Loan Rally

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 May 1944 · page 2

The Victory War Loan on Monday rally in on Monday night in the Picton Picture Theatre generously allowed by Mr. Slatyer, was not as…

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Jeff. Bate Keen on Post War Employment

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 3

"The residents of Wollondilly are entitled to ask their Local Government bodies. (councils and shires) to have…

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Jeff, Bate Keen On Post-War Employment

Camden News · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 8

"The residents of Wollondilly are entitled to ask their Local Government bodies (councils and shires) to have prepared and practical plans…

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Soldiers Cowardly Act

The Picton Post · Thursday 25 May 1944 · page 4

The temper and determination of a soldier in uniform Resulted in injury to a young lady employed on the staff of…

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Jeff Bate Keen On Post-War Employment

The Campbelltown News · Friday 26 May 1944 · page 6

“The residents of Wollondilly are entitled to ask their Local Government bodies (councils and shires) to have prepared and practical plans…

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Campbelltown A.I.F. Farewell and Welcome Home Committee. Annual Report Year Ending May 23, 1944

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 June 1944 · page 1

The Annual Report presented by the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. U. Laird, at the Annual meeting held on Tuesday evening, 23rd May…

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War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 15 June 1944 · page 1

The usual fortnightly meeting of District War Agricultural Committee held at the Court House, Campbelltown, last Friday night, was…

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War Agricultural Council

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 June 1944 · page 4

The usual fortnightly meeting of District War Agricultural Committee, held at the Court House, Campbelltown, last Friday night, was…

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Proposed Post War Scheme

The Picton Post · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 4

Picton Lakes T.B. Village Settlement asked whether Council would consider including in its post-war plans the…

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Soldiers Without Uniform

Camden News · Thursday 22 June 1944 · page 3

You also serve—you who stand behind the plough, pledged to feed the Fighters, the Workers, our Allies, and, with God's help, all the hungry…

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Soldiers Without Uniform

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 June 1944 · page 1

You also serve—you who stand behind the plough, pledged to feed the Fighters, the Workers, our Allies, and, with God’s help, all the hungry…

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Anzac House P.p. Board's Dilemma

The Picton Post · Thursday 29 June 1944 · page 1

Wollondilly Shire Council, in response to an appeal from the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. for funds for buildfng and furnishing At a meeting of the Goulburn P.P. Board last week, the stock inspector stated that he had offered a man a job at £1…

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TAHMOOR Annual Meeting of Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 July 1944 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Tahmoor Welfare Committee was held on Tuesday, June 27th, in the C.W.A. Hall…

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Settling the Soldiers on the Land

Camden News · Thursday 27 July 1944 · page 1

Reports submitted (to State and Federal authorities indicate that post-war soldier settlement on this occasion is to the safeguarded as fully…

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Settling the Soldiers on This Land

The Campbelltown News · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 1

Reports submitted to State and Federal authorities indicate that post-war soldier settlement on this occasion is to be safeguarded as fully…

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“There’s Something About a Soldier.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

Showing next Wednesday night is something different and exciting in the way of contemporary entertainment. It is reported to be sort of…

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War Loans

Camden News · Thursday 17 August 1944 · page 8

Jack Benny, American film comedina, and radio star, does not only see the funny side of life. Speaking at a Sydney luncheon in his…

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Hope Appeals for War Loan Support

The Picton Post · Thursday 31 August 1944 · page 4

Comedian Bob Hope stepped out of character for a few moments during his stay in Sydney, and made a moving…

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War Loans

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 3

Jack Benny, American film comedina and radio star, does not only, see the funny side of life. Speaking at a Sydney luncheon in his…

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