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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

138 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 3 of 7

Welcome Home. at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 2

At their residence at Jamberoo on Tuesday night, Mr. and Mrs. Les Sproule, who were recently married, were welcomed home by a large…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Presentation to Mr. C. P. Negus

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 14

As a mark of appreciation for the many years of splendid work he had done for the club as treasurer, Mr. C. P. Negus was the recipient of a gold…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Empire Night Cabaret

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 May 1939 · page 6

Final arrangements were made by the Social Committee at a meeting on Tuesday night for the Gala Empire Night Cabaret to be held next…

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Returned Soldiers' Conference

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 2

A conference of Sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers League from the South Coast and Tablelands was held recently at Helensburgh, representatives…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Empire Cabaret

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 6

Flags of the Empire, Union Jacks, bunting, red, white and blue decorated the Memorial Hall on Wednesday night, when the social…

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Soldiers' Club Wollongong Soldiers' Club Empire Cabaret

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 May 1939 · page 8

Flags of the Empire, Union Jacks, bunting, red, white and blue decorated the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday night when the social…

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Fascist Salute. Returned Soldiers' Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1939 · page 3

The Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, having protested to headquarters regarding the giving of the Fascist Salute by Italian…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Kiama Sub-branch

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 May 1939 · page 2

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

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Ex-british Soldier and Sailor in Australia

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 2

The secretary writes:— It is incredible that of the thousands of British ex-service men in Australia only a few are aware of the existence…

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Dapto Doings Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 3

At a meeting held in the School of Arts on Monday night, it was decided to form a branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Club "Smoko"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 5

Since the recent successful club "smoko" members have been clamoring for a similar entertainment. Members, here is your wish, and it is…

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Soldiers' Club Wollongong Soldier's Club Club Smoko

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 16

Since the recent successful club smoko members have been clamoring for another similar entertainment…

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Dapto Returned Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 June 1939 · page 16

At a meeting of returned men at Dapto on Monday night it was decided to form a sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Monthly "Smoko"

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 4

It is regrettable to think that there are many members who continually complain about the social life of the club, but when it comes to a function…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 June 1939 · page 9

It is regrettable to think that there are many members who continually complain about the social life of the Club, but when it comes…

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Preparing India for War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 16

On the Wednesday before Easter the Government introduced in the House of Lords a bill to amend the Government of India Act, 1935. The…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Gala Cabaret Next

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1939 · page 2

The social committee will hold another big gala cabaret next wednesday night. Bookings are already very promising, but checking through the…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Gerringong Branch

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 June 1939 · page 2

A very welcome visitor to the last meeting of the Gerringong branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was Mr. Greenwood, a Digger from Sydney, who…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Kiama Sub-branch

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 July 1939 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Sub-branch, of the Returned Soldiers' League was hold in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. Mr. P. J…

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Wollongong Soldiers' Club Successful Cabaret

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 7

An excellent crowd attended the monthly cabaret held last week, and a most enjoyable time was had by all. Many expressed the desire that future…

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