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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1930

49 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

The Use of the Militia Forces for War Service Outside of Australian Territory or During Industrial Disputes. (In the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 9

Sir,—It may be of Interest at the present time when a considerable amount of interest appears to be centred, in connection with…

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The Use of Militia Forces for War Service Outside of Australian Territory or During Industrial Disputes

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 January 1930 · page 2

It may be of interest at the present time when a considerable amount of interest appears to be centred in connection with enlistment in the Militia…

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Twice a War Widow. Then Killed by War Husband

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 13

The jury at an inquest at Stoke-on Trent; Staffordshire (Eng.) found that Samuel Hammersley, aged 33, a miner, of Grosvenor Street, Longton,…

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Cost of the War. Some Startling Figures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 9

According to an American Senator, between nine million and 30 million lives were lost in the Great War, apart from the moral and neurotic casualties,…

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"She Goes to War." the Woman's Side of the Great War, with All Its Adventures, Thrills, Gaiety, and Drama

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 11

Climaxing all of the great war pictures with a punch finish, the like of which has never been brought before to the eyes of motion picture…

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"She Goes to War." The Woman's Side of the Great War with all its Adventures, Thrills, Gaiety and Drama

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 15

Climaxing all of the great war picture with a punch finish the like of which has never been brought before to the eyes if motion picture fans…

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Dangers of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 12

The course of the disarmament conference in London brings us face to face with the fact, however much we, dislike it, that the world in general…

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Returned Soldiers' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 February 1930 · page 14
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Satisfactory progress is being made with the new Club Rooms in Church Street, Wollongong, and every confidence is expressed that…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 2

The Toolijooa neighbours and friends gave a very hearty surprise party and welcome home to Mr. Jack Fields and his bride on Monday night…

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IN 1944. Another World War. Chinese Prophesy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 2

Another great world war will occur not later than 1944, and China must be ready to play a major role in this coming conflict, General…

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Anzac Eve Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1930 · page 2

The Kiama branch of the Red Cross Society are holding a Cabaret Dance on the eve of Anzac Day, and a portion of the proceeds, it is hoped, will meet…

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Anzac Day Outing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 15

As in the past the Wollongong sub-branch of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' League is endeavoring to arrange a car outing for its…

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Wireless. Memories of Anzac

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 2

On Anzac Day, April 25th, the Australian Broadcasting Company throughout its chain of "A" Class Stations in the Commonwealth, will fittingly…

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BALGOWNIE. Unveiling War Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1930 · page 5

Saturday, April 26th, will be a Red letter day in Balgownie, the occasion being the unveiling of the Balgownie Soldiers' War Memorial…

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Anzac Day. at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 13

Port Kembla will commemorate Anzac Day with a Combined Service in the White Way Theatre, preceded by a procession from the Public School, to…

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Anzac Commemoration Service. Sunday, April 20th

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 7

"What breastplate like a heart untainted, Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just…

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Anzac Sunday. Procession and Commemoration Service. At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 3

An impressive Anzac Sunday Commemoration Service was held the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, at 3 p.m. on Sunday…

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Anzac Day Service At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 1

The special Anzac Day service at the Wollongong Town Hall on Anzac Day was well attended, a feature of the concourse being the large number…

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War Memorial. Unveiled at Balgownie

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 29 April 1930 · page 6

Delightful weather prevailed on Saturday for the ceremony of unveiling the War Memorial at Balgownie, which was witnessed by…

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