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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

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

Prisoners of War in Japan

Camden News · Thursday 14 September 1944 · page 1

Publication of a special newspaper for distribution to prisoners of war is being arranged by the Japanese Prisoners of War Bureau at Tokyo…

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Prisoners of War in Japan

The Campbelltown News · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 1

Publication of a special newspaper for distribution to prisoners of war is being arranged by the Japanese Prisoners of War Bureau at Tokyo…

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Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 September 1944 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the Soldiers' Clubroom on Wednesday of last week. Present…

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Picton War Loan Committee's Appeal

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 September 1944 · page 1

Let us remember that every soldier, sailor and airman, who has gone from this district must be serviced daily with…

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Thirlmere Soldier Pays Supreme Sacrifice

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 September 1944 · page 2

News was received in Thirlmere on Monday that Private Brandon Chiddy, A.I.F., died on 23rd August, 1943, while a…

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Second Victory Loan Another Appeal By Picton War Loan Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 5 October 1944 · page 1

If citizens face the facts of the Second Victory Loan appeal squarely, it should meet with a hearty response…

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Second Victory Loan Further Appeal by Picton War Loan Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 October 1944 · page 2

There are two sections of the community to which we believe we must most strongly address our Victory Loan…

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Thirlmere Wins Another War Loan Pennant

The Picton Post · Thursday 9 November 1944 · page 2

Thirlmere has made no mistake this time. It slipped in the First Victory Loan, after winning four pennants for…

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Wilton Soldier Rescued

The Campbelltown News · Friday 10 November 1944 · page 2

Mr. Cyril Segal, of Wilton, has received a message from the Officer in charge N.S.W. Echelon and Records regarding his son, NX43572 Signaller…

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News of a Wilton Soldier

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 November 1944 · page 1

Mr. Cyril Segal, of "The Cascades," Wilton, has received the following message from the Officer-in-charge…

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Xmas Cheer. Can You Entertain a Soldier on Christmas Day?

Camden News · Thursday 14 December 1944 · page 3

There will be a number of Servicemen from other States in our district on Christmas Day. Y.M.C.A. Officer Mr T. L. Wilson (Scotty) is…

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Entertaining the Troops Story of Two Picton Soldiers

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 December 1944 · page 1

Hundreds of thousands of troops in Northern Australia and the Islands take their movies under almost any…

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