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

The wars & local soldiers, 1945

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Thirlmere's War Effort Minister's Congratulations

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 May 1945 · page 1

"Greatly appreciate your town having filled both Victory Loan quotas. Hearty congratulations…

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Australians at War Terrific Artillery Concentration

Camden News · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 6

A terrific artillery concentration, probably the heaviest volume of fire ever poured into such a small area by Australian twenty-five pounders…

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Glad Tidings of Soldie Soldier

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 May 1945 · page 2

Joyful news has been received by Mr. Dogger that his brother, Signaller Sydney K. Dogger, NX 7287, of…

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Campbelltown A.I.F. Farewell and Welcome Home Committee. Annual Report

The Campbelltown News · Friday 1 June 1945 · page 1

On behalf of the committee, I wish to thank all our various helpers— those who have assisted in raising funds, and those who have assisted in…

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Thirlmere Soldier Secures Precious Take Care of Your Ration Book

The Picton Post · Thursday 7 June 1945 · page 1

With the advent of a new ration year, consumers are urged to take the utmost care of their new food ration books…

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Death of Pte. Bill Fallon While Prisoner of War

Camden News · Thursday 28 June 1945 · page 4

Sad news has been received by Mr. Ves Fallon of Werombi, of the death of his brother, Pte. H. A. (Bill) Fallon, whilst Prisoner of War in Japan…

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War Facts in Brief

Camden News · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 3

Despite shipping losses, Britain now has a bigger and more modern fleet of ocean-going tugs—including salvage vessels—than before the war…

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The War Ended Just in Time

Camden News · Thursday 5 July 1945 · page 1

Among many interesting things which have come to light in Germany since Allied occupation began nothing is more intriguing than…

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The War Ended Just in Time

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 July 1945 · page 1

Among many interesting things which have come to light in Germany since Allied occupation began nothing, is more intriguing than…

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Lower Burragorang War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 26 July 1945 · page 5

At the second annual meeting of the Lower Burragorang War Agricultural Committee, it was agreed that the branch had, generally…

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Military Honor for Picton District Soldier

The Picton Post · Thursday 2 August 1945 · page 2

Congratulations to Lieut. James Copeman, M.M., whose name appeared in a list of 58 members of the Australian…

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War Agricultural Committee

Camden News · Thursday 9 August 1945 · page 1

During the twelve months ended 30th June last, the Committee dealt with 286 applications for the release of soldiers for rural work, of these…

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Tahmoor Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 August 1945 · page 4

The following is a copy of the animal report presented by Mrs. Lillian B. Miller, hon. secretary, at the fifth annual…

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Welcome Home to Pte. G. Totterdett

The Picton Post · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

On Thursday afternoon last, 16th August, the C.W.A. Hall at Tahmbor was crowded by a very representative gatherings…

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Picton Lady Marries American Soldier

The Picton Post · Thursday 23 August 1945 · page 1

The following wedding announcement of local interest appeared in the "S.M; Herald" last Saturday…

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Soldiers' Welfare Committee

The Picton Post · Thursday 30 August 1945 · page 1

A meeting of the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee will be held next Monday night at the School of Arts…

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Shire Council's Tribute To Fallen Soldiers

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 September 1945 · page 1

At the September meeting of the Wollondilly Shire Council, the President (Councillor E. H. K. Downes), after the minutes…

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Picton Soldiers' Wellare Committee Important Decision Regarding Funds

The Picton Post · Thursday 13 September 1945 · page 2

A meeting of the Picton Soldiers' Welfare Committee was [?]eld at the School of Arts on [?]rd instant to decide what to…

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Welcome Home Queen Competition

The Campbelltown News · Friday 21 September 1945 · page 1

The Campbelltown A.I.F. Welcome Home Committee met once more on the 13th September. Among those present were, Mesdames Rose,…

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Thirlmere News Local Soldiers

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 September 1945 · page 4

The following Thirlmere soldiers, who were prisoners of war in Japanese hands, are now reported , safe:—Privates…

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