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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

305 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 16

War Victims' Relief Day

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 4

At an enthusiastic meeting, held in the Town Hall, Sydney, the Lord Mayor, Ald. Stanley S. Crick, launched an appeal on behalf of War Victims'…

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Anzac Day March

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 14

All members of the 34th Battalion (Illawarra Regiment) are asked to parade at Jubilee Bridge, Wollongong on Sunday afternoon next at…

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Anzac Day Celebrations at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 8

Very complete arrangements have been made for the Anzac Day Celebrations at Wollongong next Sunday, which will have special significance…

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Polish War Victims Relief Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 10

In addition to assistance for thousands of refugees, a separate section of the Polish Relief Fund is now providing necessary comforts…

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Rugby League District Match at Thirroul — Newtown's Visit This Sunday No Games in Wollongong District—Anzac Sunday Observed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 12

The only League fixture to be staged in the District will be at Thirroul this Sunday, April 21st. The popular Newtown XIII. will clash with an Illawarra team selected from 1st grade teams. LAST CITY TEAM TO VISIT…

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Corrimal Chatter Soldiers' Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 10

Extentions and alterations to the club buildings of the Corrimal branch R.S.S.I.L.A. are being carried out at a cost of £850. A new hall, measuring…

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Returned Soldiers League Kiama Sub-branch

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Kiama Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers oil Thursday night, the president (Mr. P. J…

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Anzac Day. District Celebrations

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 2

Arrangements have now been finalised for the celebration of Anzac Day in the district. All celebrations are to be held on…

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Anzac Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Port Kembla Anzac commemoration service and procession was held on Sunday afternoon. The procession began at the public school and proceeded…

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Anzac Dawn Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 10

The Dawn Service organised by Wollongong Sub-branch of the R.S. League was largely attended by members of the V.A…

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Anzac Service of Commemoration. Poignant Memory to Heroic Dead the Spirit of Anzac Is a Real Thing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 19

To the steady tramp, tramp of marching feet on Sunday last the hosts of Anzac, in the flesh and in the spirit, moved…

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Anzac Day Service at Wollongong Rev. Stocks' Inspiring Address the Anzacs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 7

Time moves onward, gaily sailing People falter, courage falling. But think of all the Anzacs great, Read their names on the Memorial…

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The World Is Playing More Britain Exporting 10% More Golf Balls Since The War London (by Air Mail)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Equipment for sport as well as war is increasing throughout the world, and Britain is taking u leading part in arming neutral…

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2nd A.I.F. Enlistments Prominent Players Enlist

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

Many prominent League players answered the Nation's call this week. Wollongong players to leave on Wednesday were J. Tate, M. Tussop and…

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Cent. Illawarra Council Deputation from Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 10

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Central Illawarra Shire Council was held in the Council Chambers, Unanderra, on Monday night. Present: Crs…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

A reminder is given of the various Anzac Day Celebrations to be held tomorrow (Sunday) At Kiama the service will be held in…

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Anzac Day Service. at Albion Park School

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 2

The pupils of the Albion Park Public School held their commemoration service of Anzac Day in the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Anzac Day Celebrations United District Services. Inspiring Addresses; Large Attendances

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

The 25th Anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli was celebrated in district centres on Sunday by united services and addresses on the significance of the day, given by former members of the A.I.F. The Kiama returned…

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Anzac Service At Thirroul

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 4

The Anzac Service was held in King's Theatre, Thirroul, on Sunday, Cr. T. Gibson presiding. Thirroul and Austinmer Boy Scouts and Cubs, and…

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Japanese Opinion Of War in the Pacific

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 12

The extension of the anti-German blockade to the Pacific has been the subject of much newspaper comment, and the press on 10th April, reported…

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