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

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

31 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Mushroom Drug In War On T.B.

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 February 1947 · page 4

At the laboratories of Adelaide's Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, experiments are being conducted with a new drug extracted…

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Honour Roll

The Campbelltown News · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 4

CLARK.—In proud and loving memory of our dearly beloved son and brother, James Henry, 2/19 Battalion, killed in action, Singapore,…

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Returned Soldiers' District Council Annual Meeting

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Southern Highlands District Council of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Town Hall, Bowral, on…

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Returned Soldiers' District Council

Camden News · Thursday 20 March 1947 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Southern Highlands District Council of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Town Hall, Bowral, on…

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The Australian Journal New Novel by Ex-soldier

The Picton Post · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 5

The principle feature of the April "Australian Journal" is the first instalment of a new three-part novel by Rett Rouget, former member of…

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School of Arts. Anzac Commemoration

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

Anzac Day, with its treasury of memories, is approaching. The usual service will be held at 10.15 a.m. at the Soldiers’ Memorial School…

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Proposed World War II Memorial for Campbelltown

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 1

On Thursday evening, April 10th, a large attendance was present at the meeting called to arrange a suitable Memorial To Those Who Served…

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Anzac Service

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

Camden's Anzac March and Service, will be held on Sunday next, 27th April. Servicemen and women will march from the main street to…

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25th April, 1915. The Toast is "Anzac."

Camden News · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 1

Gentlemen,—die toast is "Anzac." Yes, it is really 32 years ago since Australia's 1st Division of the Australian' Imperial Forces, was…

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25th April, 1915. The Toast is “Anzac.”

The Campbelltown News · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

Gentlemen,—the toast is “Anzac.” Yes, it is really 32 years ago since Australia’s 1st Division of the Australian Imperial Forces, was…

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Anzac Day Incident

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 3

And so Mr. Editor, Anzac Day has come and gone for another year. Please let me tell you of a little tableau that I happened across on…

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Jotting[?] From Buxton[?] Anzac Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 8

A large gathering attended the [?]zac Service held in the School [?] Arts, on the 25th, organised by [?] C.W.A…

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Anzac Day Commemorated Diggers and Citizens Pay Homage

The Picton Post · Thursday 1 May 1947 · page 2

Last Friday, Picton Sub-branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. and Citizens of the town and district paid homage to those who made the supreme sacrifice, at the Anzac Day Commemoration Service, held in the Shire Hall. Young and old, veterans of world war 1, whose deeds at Gallipoli were the foundation of Anzac Day, marched side by side with those who carried on…

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Trirlmere Anzac Commemoration Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 May 1947 · page 3

Last Sunday week, April 27th, Thirlmere Sub-Branch of the R.S.S. and I.L.A. aid a large gathering of citizens combined once again in…

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War Gratuities Regulations Amended

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 2

War gratuities regulations have now been amended to provide early payment to ex-servicemen needing the money because of distress or…

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Appeal for £25,000. Disabled Soldiers' Assn

Camden News · Thursday 15 May 1947 · page 8

An appeal for £25,000 has been launched for the building of a comfortable club rooms in Sydney, for the thousands of ex-servicemen in New…

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Appeal for £25,000. Disabled Soldiers’ Assn

The Campbelltown News · Friday 16 May 1947 · page 5

An appeal for £25,000 has been launched for the building of a comfort able club rooms in Sydney, for the thousands of ex-servicemen in New…

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War Savings Stamps. Collection by Children

Camden News · Thursday 5 June 1947 · page 3

The Commonwealth Loans and National Sailings Organisation has decided to extend its N.S.W. children's 6d. Savings Stamps competition…

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War Savings Collection by Children

The Campbelltown News · Friday 6 June 1947 · page 2

The Commonwealth Loans and National Savings Organisation has decided to extend its N.S.W. children’s 6d.-Savings Stamps competition…

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Outstanding War Loan Efforts

Camden News · Thursday 12 June 1947 · page 5

Voluntary committees comprising people in all walks of life have played no small part in Commonwealth Loan Organisation efforts in raising…

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