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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

138 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 7

Anzac Day Gerringong Celebrations

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 2

Anzac Day will be celebrated at Gerringong this year on Sunday, 23rd April with a combined service to be held at the School of Arts at 11' o'clock. The…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

Lest We Forget. We quote the Kipling phrase. But can remembrances over fade and die,…

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Gerringong Celebration of Anzac Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

Arrangements have now been finalised for the celebration of Anacz Day at Gerringong on Sunday next, April 23rd. There will be a procession from the…

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Anzac Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

Once more it is our privilege to pay A tribute to the patriots who fell; While fighting in a country far away…

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Anzac Celebrations

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

The passing of the years has by no means dimmed the spirit of Anzac, and the indications are that the memory of the gallant deeds at…

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"Zaza" Hair-do Starts Hollywood Fashion War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 5

The next world war has already begun! The latest of those violent feminine conflicts, which from time…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Lone Pine Cabaret

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 13

The Lone Pine Cabaret staged at the Wollongong Soldiers' Club on Wednesday night was one of the most successful and enjoyable functions…

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Anzac Day. Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 2

Gerringong folk are holding their Anzac Day celebrations to-morrow (Sunday) with it combined religious service at 11 o'clock. This will be held either…

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Anzac Day Commemoration at Gerringong. Inspiring Address

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 26 April 1939 · page 2

The Anzac Day Celebrations at Gerringong were held on Sunday last with a procession from the Memorial Hall to Jubilee Park, where there was a united service of commemoration. The weather was beautiful and the setting perfect, and there was a large…

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Anzac Service of Commemoration

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 16

Organised as usual by Wollongong sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, the…

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Anzac Day Services At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 6

A service of commemoration was held in the Crown Theatre on Sunday afternoon. It was preceded by a procession. from Jubilee Bridge to the…

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War Veterans' Home Appeal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 2

In that dramatisation of Active Service—"Journey's End"—one character on the eve of battle said of departed comrades: "It can't be so bad…

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Boy Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 3

"Newcastle Herald" writes: When the Empire called back in 1914-1918 many persons past military age managed to pass the doctors and become…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 12

A big smoke for members only will be held in the club rooms on Saturday night, May 6. The Theatrical Sub-branch of the…

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Kiama Celebration. of Anzac Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

A reminder is given of the Anzac Day celebrations to be held at kiama to-morrow (sunday) afternoon. A procession will be formed at the…

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Anzac Day Service at Jamberoo. the Lesson of Tradition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

The Commemoration of Anza[?] Day at Jamberoo was held on Tuesday, the actual day of the anniversary, and there was a large and reverent gathering in the School of Arts for a united religious service. The address was given by Major J. Anschau, of the 34th…

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Anzac Day Kiama Celebrations. Procession and Service

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

Kiama celebrated. Anzac Day with a procession and service on Sunday afternoon, and there were large gatherings on the streets and later at the Oddfellows' Hall. where a very impressive service was held, with a great address by Mr. Brunton Gibb, who deservedly…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 6

Mr. W. J. Wiseman presided at a meeting of the Social Committee last Friday night when final arrangements were made for the grand smoke to…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Diggers' Choir Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 13

Mr. E. C. Barton President of the R.S. League) presided at a meeting of the Diggers' Choir on Wednesday night. He expressed his deep…

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W'gong Soldiers' Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 15

Mr. W. J. Wiseman (president) presided at a meeting of the Social committee last Friday night when final arrangements were made for…

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