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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Splendid War Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 2

Mr. H. G. Morton, who is contesting the Wollondilly seat, has the following war service to his credit: "Gunner Henry Gaden Morton.—Joined 28/1/17;…

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Brief Mention War Scare in Ireland

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 November 1938 · page 6

The "Irish Times" states: During the recent crisis, the rush to Ireland was one of the most notable features of the war scare. Thousands of young…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Monthly Meeting

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 November 1938 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, with a good…

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Returned Soldiers at Berry. Rumoured Formation of Sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A.

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 November 1938 · page 2

During the week, two prominent offlcals of the R.S.S.I.L.A. Nowra Sub-branch had a conversatlon With a prominent returned soldier from Berry, says the…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Gerringong Sub-branch

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 14 December 1938 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Gerringong Sub-branch of the Returned Solaiers' League was held on Saturday night in the Memorial Hall, the…

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False Pretences Soldiers' Club Victimised

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 December 1938 · page 13

At the Wollongong police court yesterday, before Mr. Hardwick, S.M., James Watson, alias James Meehan, was charged with obtaining £7/10/0 by…

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