Anzac Memorial Hospital Stainless Steel Sink and Drainer
At the last meeting of the Hospital Board the secretary reported that the Commission had agreed to meet half the cost of a stainless…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1939
40 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
The Home for War Veterans and the Appeal for Funds
Sir--I think it is quite likely that donations from the Mountains have already amounted to something worth while, though I have not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Obituary J. L. W. Craufurd, D.c.m. Tribute to War Service
The death in the Anzac Memorial Hospital on Wednesday of Mr. John Leopold Walker Craufurd, late sergeant in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →National Defence Katoomba Asked to Increase Enlistments Mayor's Minute
At last meeting of Katoomba Council, Alderman Freeholder (Mayor) presented the following minute on national defence…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackheath Soldiers Legion Club Various Activities
A big roll-up of members attended the regular meeting of the Soldiers' Legion Club, held in the LO.O.F. Hall on Monday last…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Anglo American Alliance Sir Henry Brandon's Address to Rotary Club "Armed and United These Two Great Nations Can Impose Peace on the World Without War"
The katoomba Rotary Club members were hosts at their usual weekly dinner to Sir Henry Braddon, K.B.E.. M.L.C. Sir Henry, who needs no introduction to the people of this country, was Commissioner for Australia in the U.S.A. in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Veterans' Appeal for Support
At the meeting of Katoomba exservicemen last week, advice was received that it is hoped to open the War Veterans' Home next…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →To-night's the Night! Your Opportunity to Enlist
On one occasion, while I was privileged to be wearing the uniform of the A.I.F., I listened to Vesta Tilley singing "There's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Where to Enlist
Any residents of this district who wish to join the Militia are advised that they may do bo at the Drill…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Call to Arms Nineteen Enlist at Big Katoomba Recruiting Rally Speakers Emphaise Urgent Need of Australia's Preparedness
Martial music to the accompaniment of marching feet, gleaming bayonets borne aloft by khaki-clad Milittamen — for two hours on Saturday night, Katoomba was awakened to a high pitch of patriotic fervour. Seldom indeed does the military atmosphere…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There's Something About a Soldier
The drum-major for the N.S.W. Fire Brigades Brass Band, which rendered so pleasing a programme at the showground on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackheath Soldiers' Legion Club Rosemary Day
Subject to permission from the, the Blackheath Retarded Sailors & Soldiers' Legion Club Intend holding a Rosemary Day on April 22nd…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Katoomba School Column Honour Roll
Last week the following pupils' work was deserving of special mention:—3rd Boys.—Arithmetic: Leslie…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Donations to Anzac Memorial Hospital
The following donations hare been received at the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital since January 11: Mr. E. C. Dibley…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day Dawn Service in Sydney
The State Governor, Lord .Wake-hurst, will again lead the march down Martin Place on April 25, for the Anzac Dawn Service, and offer…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Twenty-first Birthday and Welcome Home
Mr. and Mrs. W. Arnold entertained over forty guests at a party and dance held at "The Niagara" on Saturday night in honour of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Never Another World War
There will never be another world war, believes George Bernard Shaw. Two nations could, bomb each…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Observance of Anzac Day Katoomba Diggers Discuss Arrangements. Clergy's Part
Under the chairmanship of the president (Digger J. Lewis) Katoomba ex-servicemen last week discussed arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day at Blackheath (To the Editor)
Sir,—As an ex-serviceman and one who has for several years attended regularly the united Anzac memorial service held in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Widows Association Formed in Sydney
The Widows of the A.I.F. Association has recently been formed in Sydney, registered under the Charities Act (No. 3679), and has its…
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