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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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"The 'W' Plan" the Greatest War Mystery Ever Seen

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 7

Most of your may known the story of the delirous wanderings of a dying German officer which leads to the discovery by Colonel Duncan Grant…

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"The 'W' Plan." The Greatest War Mystery Ever Seen

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 9

Most of you may know the story of the delirious wanderings of a dying German officer, which leads to the discovery by Colonel Duncan Grant (of…

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Movie Moments "The 'W' Plan." Author Was Spy in War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 9

"Graham Seton," author of the novel from which the great British talkie, "The 'W' Plan," which comes to the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on…

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"The 'W' Plan." Author Was a Spy in the War

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 13

"Graham Seton," author of the novel from which the great British talkie, "The 'W' Plan," which conies to the Crown Theatre, Wollongong…

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Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 9

In the Arcadia Theatre, Thirroul next Thursday night, 26th, a welcome home is to be extended to Rev. Father O'Donnell and a fare…

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Returned Soldiers League. Kiama Branch

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held of the Masonic Hall on Thursday night last. The president (Col Fuller) was…

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Welcome Home to Father O'donnell

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 13

The Arcadia Theatre Thirroul, was filled last night with an enthusiastic gathering to tender a welcome home to Father O'Donnell, who has…

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Wear the Badge. Returned Soldiers' Campaign

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1931 · page 5

Mr. L. A. Robb, Slate President of the N.S.W. Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., in officially launching the "Wear the Badge" membership drive of his…

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"War Nurse." Robert Montgomery Leads a Remarkably Celebrated Cast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 14

What the old-time circus ads would undoubtedly have described as a "Glittering Galaxy" of Scintillating and Superb Artists" is claimed by…

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"War Nurse." Robert Montgomery Leads a Remarkably Celebrated Cast!

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 8

What the old-time circus ads would undoubtedly have described as a "Glittering Galaxy of Scintillating and Superb Artists" is claimed by Metro…

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"War Nurse." the Woman's Side of the War

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 8

What the old-time circus ads would undoubtedly have described as a "Glittering Galaxy of Scintillating and Superb Artists, is claimed by…

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"War Nurse." Robert Montgomery Leads a Remarkably Celebrated Cast!

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 8

What the old-time circus ads would undoubtedly have described as a "Glittering Galaxy of Scintillating and Superb Artists" is claimed by…

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Returned Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers last week, Mr. A. B…

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Anzac Day. Returned Soldiers and Council

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 2

The Mayor was asked by Ald. Drew at the Council meeting on Wednesday night whether he had received notificaiton from anyone as regards the…

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Anzac Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 9
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Activities of the next few days, of interest to diggers and the public generally are many and varied, and the hope is expressed that this…

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CORRIMAL. Anzac Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 10

The Anglican Church have been fortunate in securing the services of Dr. (Colonel) Maguire, to deliver an Anzac address on Anzac Sunday night,…

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Balgownie United Service on Anzac

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 8

At a recent meeting it was decided by representatives of the various Protestant Churches, to hold a united service in Balgownie on Anzac…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, the president (Col. Fuller) in the chair, and a, fair…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 3

Once more it is our privilege to pay, A tribute to the patriots who fell. While fighting in a country far away, To save the sunny land they loved so…

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