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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Anzac Day at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 5

At the invitation of the Wollongong Sub-branch R.S. League, 400 New Zealand ex-service men will be visiting Wollongong, on Sunday and take part…

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Causes of War (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 2

Sir,—Wars in Biblical history were not caused by high tariffs. The Romans who subjugated Europe and most of the world then known…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

It would have been the hardest thing in the world to find an ex-serviceman it home on Monday; everyone went to Sydney for the big march. Quite a good…

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Anzac Service. GERRINGONG

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

There was an attendance of 200 people at the Anzac Memorial Service. which was held in the Gerringong School of Arts on Sunday morning…

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Anzac Commemoration the Spirit of Anzac Still Lives

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 19

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the year's condemn:…

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Corrimal Chatter Anzac Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 6

At Balgownie last Monday morning the Anzac Day observances were held. A. procession headed by the Balgownie Band marched to the Balgownie…

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Anzac Day At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 10

The Anzac Day Service in the Crown Theatre, Wollongong, on Sunday last will be a memorable one in the annals of the town, as associated with the…

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Our New Serial Brocklebank's Adventure Rival Financiers. "Private War." Former Friends Pursue one Another in Relentless Contest. Daughter as an Envoy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 23

When financiers quarrel, the consequences are often disastrous for one or the other party. Reckless man have operated against one another on…

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Anzac Service

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

The United Anzac Day Celebration Service Will be held to-morrow (Sunday) morning in the Oddfellows' Hall, when the address will be given by…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 4

Despite the absence of many Diggers, who availed themselves of the opportunity to take part in the combined service In the city, the local Anzac Service, held…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 2

The monthly 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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Anzac Commemoration at Kiama. Impressive Service and Ceremonial

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 2

The Anzac Commemoration was held at Kiama on Sunday, the usual., date, having been departed from on account of the absence of ex-servicemen in Sydney on the Anzac Day itself. The guest of honour who delivered a fine address at the united service was…

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Returned Soldiers' League. New Sub-branch at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 2

Jamberoo has again demonstrated its progressive spirit by forming a sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League. Local Diggers attended a meeting…

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Modern Thought on War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 10

We all know that the radicalism of one generation is the conservation of the next. We all know that religious beliefs have vitally altered in the last…

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Welcome Home at Foxground

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 May 1938 · page 2

A largo and representative gathering of residents of Foxground and Broughton Village assembled on Wednesday night, May 11th, at the residence of Mr…

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Returned Soldiers' Auxiliary

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1938 · page 3

The final meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary in connection with the forth-coming Kiama Diggers' Ball, was held on Monday night in the Council…

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Generous Gift To Disabled Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 10

In a Sunday metropolitan paper, a paragraph appeared to the effect that the Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Association required a billiard…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1938 · page 2

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

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War is in the Air

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1938 · page 14
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Every day reports come from abroad of unsettled conditions in international affairs. In short, war is in the air; however, we have war in our own…

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