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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Returned Soldiers' League. Annual Meeting

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. Mr. P. J., Davies…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 February 1937 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, following the annual…

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A Welcome Home Party

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

On Saturday evening, the 27th February, friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Langley, 45 Rhodes Avenue, Guildford, to welcome home…

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Welcome Home Party

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

On Saturday evening, the 27th Leb friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs. G. Langley, 45 Rhodes Avenue, Guilford, to welcome home…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. The president…

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Jim Mallon a War-time Epic

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 16

A well-hidden enemy machine emplacement was taking heavy toll of the men at Sil-le-Sec, France, towards the end of winter, 1918…

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Anzac Day Arrangements

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1937 · page 17

A new venture undertaken with keen interest by the local sub-branch R.S. League is a Dawn Service to be held at the Memorial Arch, Town…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 2

The arrangements for the celebration of Anzac Day on Sunday next have now been completed. The usual procession, this year augmented by the presence…

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Anzac Day Commemoration

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 6

On Sunday, Anzac. Day, members of the Corrimal Returned Soldiers' League, the local Boy Scouts and members of other organisations will…

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Tribute to Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 April 1937 · page 10

Rugby League has acceded, to the Returned Soldiers' request and has transferred matches arranged for the Showground on Sunday 25th April, to…

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Anzac Day Local Celebrations. Services at Kiama and Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 April 1937 · page 2

The twenty second anniversary of the historic landing at Gallipoli was celebrated on Sunday at Kiama and Gerringong with large united services at which appropriate addresses were given. At Kiama the celebrations were held…

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Anzac Service at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 3

The usual Anzac Service, held in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Sunday, was very well attended—in fact, the best attendance for several years…

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Anzac Services Dawn Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 3

For the first time in the history of the Wollongong Returned Soldiers" League, a Dawn Service was held in front of the Soldiers' Memorial. There…

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Anzac Day Valor Not Forgotten

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 4

The South Coast Community joined wholeheatedly in the celebration of the historic landing of 22 years ago, when thousands of young…

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Corrimal Chatter Anzac Day Services

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 6

Anzac Day was observed at Corrimal by a united commemoration service held in the theatre, at which addresses were given by the rector, Rev. J. F. G…

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Soldiers' Social

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1937 · page 10

Thirroul sub-branch of Returned Soldiers' League conducted a very enthusiastic social gathering in the local School of Arts on Monday night…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1937 · page 3

A meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held on Thursday night in the Council Chambers, at which final arrangements were…

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Nearness of War Doubted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 12

Speaking at a Bondigo Rotary Club lunchcon last Friday, Mr. R. D. Elliott said he did not believe Europe was on the brink of a big conflict. He saw no…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 3

Col. C. D. Fuller presided at the monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held in the Council Champers on Thursday…

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Returned Soldiers' Conference. Diggers Meet at Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 June 1937 · page 3

A meeting of the South Coast and Tablelands Council of sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League was held at the Council Chambers, Kiama, on…

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