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

The wars & local soldiers, 1949

16 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers

Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Thursday 21 April 1949 · page 1

"They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them…

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Jottings From Buxton Anzac Day

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

In glorious sunshine a large gathering attended the Anzac Day Commemoration Service in memory of the brave men and…

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Anzac Day Honoured Wreaths Laid At Memorial

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 1

The historic associations of Anzac Day were brought to mind on Monday last as sixty Ex-Servicemen and members of the Junior Red Cross , led by the Picton Brass Band, marched through…

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Outstanding Address by English School Girl Central School Anzac Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 28 April 1949 · page 3

On Tuesday morning pupils assembled in the quadrangle at Picton Central School to…

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Anzac Commemoration Service At Thirlmere

The Picton Post · Thursday 5 May 1949 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last quite a large number of Returned Ex-Servicemen from Thirlmere and Picton…

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Thirlmere War Bride Returns From England Many Others "Homesick"

The Picton Post · Thursday 12 May 1949 · page 5

An article appeared in the "Daily Mirror" early this week concerning the difficulties in securing passages back to…

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£50 Towards Thirlmere War Memorial Hall Ball Great Success

The Picton Post · Thursday 16 June 1949 · page 2

It is anticipated that over £50 will result from the Ball held on Friday night last by the Committee for the Thirlmere War Memorial Hall. Multi-coloured twisted…

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1939-45 War Campaign Stars And Medals

The Picton Post · Thursday 23 June 1949 · page 6

The Minister for Defence (The Hon. J. J. Dedman) has announced that in future 1939-45 War Campaign Stars and…

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Repatriation Education Scheme for Children of Soldiers

The Picton Post · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 3

The Repatriation Commission's Soldiers' Children Education Scheme, started in 1920 after World War 1 and is still…

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War Gratuities In 1951

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 7

To thousands of ex-servicemen and women the 3rd March, 1951 will have a special significance, for on this date the…

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Soldier Settlers Keen

The Picton Post · Thursday 20 October 1949 · page 7

The Minister for Lands, Mr. Sheahan, said last week that the enthusiasm of soldier settlers was evidenced by their keenness…

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Kranji War Cemetery Remembrance Day Service

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 8

Secretary of the Australian Association, Singapore, Mr. P. Gilmore, advises that his Association is holding a service in…

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Snap Shots From The R.S.L. British War Pensions

The Picton Post · Thursday 27 October 1949 · page 8

Special Review Tribunals Time Limit. The British Minister of Pensions announces that…

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Land for Soldier Settlement

The Picton Post · Thursday 10 November 1949 · page 6

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Sheahan) announced last week' that Parliament has approved of the purchase of "Maryvale"…

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Bowls Visit From Disabled Soldiers

The Picton Post · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 5

Teams selected for 11th Dec. P. Farrell. J. Meuleman. P. Mahady, H. Crakanthorp, T. Brooks, A. Feenan, P. Hanuett…

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Bowls T.p.i. Soldiers' Bowling Club Visits Picton

The Picton Post · Thursday 15 December 1949 · page 8

On Sunday last 19 members of the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Bowling Club j visited Picton. They travelled…

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