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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 2 of 2

Outstanding War Loan Efforts

The Campbelltown News · Friday 20 June 1947 · page 6

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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Camden War Cemetery. To Be Maintained by the Local Branch of the Legion of Ex-servicemen

Camden News · Thursday 26 June 1947 · page 1

Members of the Camden Sub-branch of the Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women have interested themselves in the care of the War…

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School of Arts Thirlmere War Memorial

The Picton Post · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 5

The people of Thirlmere and district are striving to erect a School of Arts as their War Memorial, and they have elected a hard working…

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War Cemetery

Camden News · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 1

Following the decision of the Camden branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-servicemen and Women to undertake the control and care…

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Railways at War

Camden News · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 10

The Commissioner for Raailways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced recently that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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Thirlmere War Memorial Ball Grand Success Proceeds Should Swell Funds

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 August 1947 · page 4

Maintaining the high standard of last year's Diggers' Ball, the ball held last Friday night in the Protestant hall, to…

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Railways at War

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 August 1947 · page 3

The Commissioner for Railways, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, announced recently that the story of the part played by the New South Wales…

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Historic Day at Hilltop War Memorial Hall Opened Record Crowd Attends Opening Ceremony And Dance

The Picton Post · Thursday 4 September 1947 · page 1

A perfect day, with the sun shining brightly marked the memorable occasion of the official opening of the Hilltop Citizens' War Memorial Hall by Mr. Jeff Bate, M.L.A., last Saturday…

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Farmers Back Distinguished Soldier Medico For Picton

The Picton Post · Thursday 18 September 1947 · page 1

Dr. A. T. Deaneen has sold his extensive practice which he has held for the past nine years, to Colonel C. R. Bloomfield, Deputy…

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Appeal for Funds. Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers

Camden News · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

The Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers of New South Wales are still appealing for funds, and they have purchased a property known as…

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R.S.L. Conference at Picton Meeting Of Southern Highlands District Council Wollondilly Shire Council to Be Asked Not to Compete with Three Returned Men in the Selling of Electrical Appliances

The Picton Post · Thursday 11 December 1947 · page 3

A meeting of Southern Districts Council of sub-branches of the Returned Servicemen's League, was held in the Picton Soldiers' Club on Saturday afternoon. The President (Mr. W. McDowall) occupied the chair and stated that the…

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