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

The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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War Casualties

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 3

At the 30th September last, Australian war casualties totalled 69,960, including 10,266 killed and missing, presumed…

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Wilton's War Effort

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 1

As a result of monthly card parties, the residents of Wilton have contributed £167/19/9 to the Australian [?]ate Lord…

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Wilton Soldier's Right Hand Blown Off

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 January 1945 · page 2

Sad news, from the military authorities was received last Friday by Mrs. L. Wonson (widow of the late Mr. Ike…

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Britain's War Effort Master Bombers

Camden News · Thursday 8 February 1945 · page 2

Photographs taken after the recent raids by British Lancasters and Halifaxes on the fortified Rhineland towns of Dueren and Juelich (N.E…

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Killed in Action

Camden News · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 1

Word has been received that Royston, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clifford of The Entrance, Tuggerah Lakes, has been killed during…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting of Picton Sub-Branch

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 February 1945 · page 2

The following report was received too late for publication in our last issue:— The annuall meeting of the…

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Britain's War Effort Rescue Ships

Camden News · Thursday 22 February 1945 · page 2

From time to time Germany threatened us with renewed vigour on the part of their U-boats. New weapons, modified craft, different tactics—none…

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War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 1 March 1945 · page 1

Farmers, particularly cereal growers, who have experienced difficulty in securing spare parts to repair farm machinery, should inform the District…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 1

Farmers, particularly cereal growers, who have experienced difficulty in securing spare parts to repair farm machinery, should inform the District…

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Britain’s War Effort Rescue Ships

The Campbelltown News · Friday 2 March 1945 · page 4

From time to time Germany threatened us with renewed vigour on the part of their U-boats. New weapons, modified craft, different tactics—none…

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Scout Farewelled. Enlists in R.A.A.F.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 9 March 1945 · page 1

The big crowd in the Scouts’ Hall on the evening of Thursday, 22nd February, decidedly gave the younger folk of Campbelltown a majority,…

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Returned Soldiers' League District Council Formed

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 March 1945 · page 2

A meeting sponsored by the Picton branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to form a District Council of…

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Farm Mechanisation. District War Agricultural Committee. Premier Pleased With Work Done

Camden News · Thursday 22 March 1945 · page 5

At the District War Agricultural Committee's meeting held last Friday night, the following communication was received from the Premier of N…

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Presentation to War Worker

The Campbelltown News · Friday 23 March 1945 · page 1

At a meeting held in the School of Arts, of the R:S.S. & A.I.L.A. Women’s Auxiliary, on Tuesday, 6th March, Mrs. E. Sedgwick, President,…

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Menangle Park War Agricultural Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 19 April 1945 · page 1

At its last meeting the local War Agricultural Committee strongly criticised delays in securing spare parts for rotary…

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Anzac Service

Camden News · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 1

The annual Anzac Service under the auspices of the Camden Sub-Branch of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. was held at the Cenotaph on Macarthur…

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Thirlmere Exceeds Its Quota in War Loan

The Picton Post · Thursday 26 April 1945 · page 1

A very successful War Loan rally was held at Thirlmere on Monday night, 23rd instant. Mr. Cash kinnly, made bis picture…

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Killed in Action. Libyian Hero

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 1

With deep regret we place on record the death of Lieut. A. W. (Gus) Longhurst, M.M., only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Longhurst of Queen St.,…

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Anzac Services

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 April 1945 · page 2

Anzac Services commemorating the Birth of Australia. as a Nation were held last Sunday and on Anzac Day Our nest issue will give a…

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Anzac Services. R. S. S. and A.I.L.A.

The Campbelltown News · Friday 4 May 1945 · page 1

The Campbelltown Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League held their Anzac Commemoration Service following a march from the League…

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