War-and After!
Recognition of the riches and the commercial possiblities of Australia is growing apace in Great Britain. Capital from the motherland and from the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1941
35 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Last War Losses Heavier
Commenting on Australian losses in Crete and Greece, Dr. C. E. W. Bean, Australian Official War Historian and Official War Correspondent in the last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Katoomba-Leura War Comforts Fund
At the monthly meeting of the Committee, information was given as to how that great band of silent workers, the Women's Auxiliary, is providing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Workers at Wentworth Fals a Splendid Effort
On Monday last a display of hundreds of articles donated or made by the womenfolk of Wentworth Falls, was held in the School of Arts…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Thanks for War Comforts Soldier's Letter to Woodford Branch
The secretary of the Woodford Branch of the Comforts Fund has received a letter from L. J. Cranage, Wireless Operator, R.A.A.F., in which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Plan Pleasure Party! in Aid of Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross and War Comforts Fund
The Police Ball which was held at Katoomba several years ago is remembered as one of the outstandinging social successes of all time, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers' Rates B.M. Shire Council Resolutions for Conference
The B.M Shire Council is asking the Local Government Conference (which takes place at Newcastle on September 24, 25, and 26), to try and make some…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To-morrow's Tree Planting Ceremony at Lawson Soldiers to Be Honoured
In beautifying the surroundings of Wilson Park and the Swimming Pool at Lawson by the planting of trees, the Blue Mountains Shire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blackheath Soldiers Farewelled
At the Comforts Fund dance last Friday night the opportunity was taken to wish "God speed and a safe return" to two more Blackheath lads who will…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Fellowship of Women
The Hon. Secretary of the Katoomba Branch of the above is in receipt of the following letter from the Sydney headquarters of the organisation:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Finance
The campaign for the sale of War Savings Certificates and for advance subscriptions to future War Loans is being intensified and both these…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Post-War Reconstruction
Sir,—What might prove of interest to citizens of the Mountains, is that I am very hopeful of getting Dr. Evatt, K.C., M.P., to come along in the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Council Staff Enlistments Mayoral Minute
Two more members of the Council's staff, M. Kirby and E. Browne, have enlisted, reported the Mayor of Blackheath (Ald. Bradshaw), in a minute…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blackheath's War Effort How You Can Help!
From time to time we often hear that common cry — "But, how can I help the war effort?" Oftimes this is a genuine plaint and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Benefits for Returned Soldiers
Returned members of the 2nd A.I.F. will receive many benefits from the extensive scheme announced by the Minister for the Army (Mr. Spender)…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Charity Drive Netts Over £300 Grand Ball a Social and Financial Success Hospital, Ambulance, Red Cross and War Comforts Funds Benefit by Excellent Organisation
"The Tops!" hardly describes the Police Ball on Friday night last. This grand charity ball brought a great crowd of over 500 from far and near to rub shoulders in this social outing of the Mountains' "Boys"…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian Textiles and the War
More than 26,000,000 single items of clothing have been delivered by Australian textile manufacturers since the outbreak of war. The "digger" of 1941…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farewell to Katoomba Soldiers New Recruits
The Katoomba boys who have enlisted in the A.I.F. during the special recruiting campaign now in full swing on the Blue Mountains, will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Advocates £1 a Day as Soldiers' Pay
Speaking to a motion at the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A. conference last week on a motion that the minimum pay for the A.I.F. should be £1 a day, Mr. Albert…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Xmas Parcels for Soldiers
A batch of Xmas parcels were forwarded to Blackheath soldiers last week. A sample parcel is on show in Mr. Dash's window and covers a wide…
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