History repeats itself as Russia halts Nazi advance
The piece argues history mirrors Napoleon in 1812 with Moscow near fall to Germans, as Soviet counter offensives defend Moscow Leningrad and Sebastopol. Hitler’s plans stall amid winter and Russian defiance, while Napoleon’s retreat and suffering echo in today’s fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Leningrad
Sebastopol
Hitler
Ukraine
Caucasus
Stalin
Europe
Napoleon
Russia
Xerxes
Camden W V S thanks Mt Hunter residents for donation
The Camden Women’s Voluntary Service expresses gratitude for a 20 pounds 2 shillings 9 pence donation from Mt Hunter residents via the Men’s Auxiliary. The group is sewing clothes for children of sailors lost on HMA Sydney and HMAS Parramatta and plans to send gifts before Christmas. The next W V S meeting is on Tuesday January 8 at 3 pm in Camden Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden W. V.S
Mt. Hunter
Mt. Hunter Hall
Camden Centre
H.M.A.S
Sydney
H. M.A.S
Parramatta
Camden National Emergency measures outlined to residents
Camden authorities announce National Emergency actions under wartime rules. Wardens limited to over 45s, volunteers become probationary wardens after exams, and a central control office will issue precautionary instructions. Residents urged to supply stretchers, sand, and vehicles for first aid, decontamination, and firefighting services. Registration for ES continues with deadlines before 23 December 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ald
H. S. Kelloway
Ix. B. Wilson
National Services
National Emergency Services
Sydney
Wardeng
Military Service Enrolment Notice for Home Defence
The advertisement calls men to enrol for Home Defence military service. Eligible ages on 11 December 1941 include those 35 to under 45 who are unmarried or widowers without children, and those 18 to under 35 who are married or widowers with children. Exclusions apply to non British subjects and those not resident in Australia for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Barracks
Ieee
Australia
Price of Milk
Mr. Ff Sedgwick reports a Milk Suppliers Association conference advancing despite wartime impacts. Delegates consider suspending drastic action and may reconvene in one month under the President’s discretion while urging government to act to avert financial disaster amid seven years of drought affecting milk production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff Sedgwick
Country Milk Suppliers’ Assn
Pacific
Milk Suppliers’ Association
Campbelltown Pushermen Send Off Bert Hall
Members of the Campbelltown Pushermen Association held a farewell at the Scout Hall for Bert Hall who recently stepped down as secretary. The event, arranged by treasurer W Boucher, included a presentation of a tobacco pouch by J James and readings of fish yarns before the group sang the National Anthem to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbelltown Pushermen’s Association
Scout Hall
Au Revoir
Bert Hall
W. Boucher
J. James
Golf Club
D. J. Chernich
National Service Meeting Forms Camouflage Netting Effort
A large combined C W A and Women’s Voluntary National Service meeting chose Mrs. Tucker as chair and Miss Grace Moore as honorary secretary to organize camouflage netting for urgent wartime use. Weekly classes begin with times and locations, and participants are urged to join and register for the national service effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
W.V
Tucker
Grace Moore
P. C. Furner
Women's Hospital Auxiliary
Sparkes
N. Rapley
R. M. Crookston
B. A. Davis
H. C. Terry
H. L. Moore
Camden Red Cross Appeals For Donations
The Camden Red Cross executive thanks donors including Miss Chisholm Miss Noad and Mrs. Gracie. They list socks caps mufflers rugs and fabrics plus cakes street stall profits and ongoing drives for clothing medical hospital ward supplies food and bedding. Donations welcomed at the Town Hall meeting next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Picnic and Dance Mark Xmas Spirit in Menangle
A Parents and Citizens' Association picnic at the school grounds featured lunch, games, and a coin gift for each child, followed by a hall dance with Mrs Kennedy and Miss Roach. The sewing circle reports a successful year with 300 garments donated to multiple centers including Archdeacon Hammond in Sydney and Infants' Home Ashfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Citizens’ Association
Archdeacon Hammond
G. Cowie
Sydney
the Good Samaritan Convent
Newtown
Home of Peace
Petersham
A. Maclean
Redfern
Ashfield
Hospital Carnival Nets 139 Pounds 1 Shilling 2 Pence
The 5 December 1941 carnival raised £139 1s 2d in cold weather. Organisers Messrs. K. G. Chapman and H. C. Haylock commend the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary and VAD staff for stall supervision and wide support. They note a warmer night might have yielded a larger profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Chapman
H. C. Haylock
Women's Hospital Auxiliary
Housie
Lucky Bank
J. B. Huthnance
Also Mentioned on This Page
Campbelltoun News
Voluntary Services
Ar.p
Camden Nes
Nivel
Military
Air Forces of
Commonwealth
National Service
Camden Red Cross
Menangle News
Hospital Carnival
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!