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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

295 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 15

Corrimal War Effort (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 10

Sir.—The Women's Auxiliary of the Corrimal Branch of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. desire to point out to the citizens of Corvimal the efforts…

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Britain Delivers X-ray Apparatus to Eight Countries in War Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 9

Countries as far apart as China, Iceland, Jamaica, the Malay Straits, Egypt, Finland, India and the British West Indies, all had X-ray and…

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British Soviet Friendship League Big Rally Tuesday Night Appeal to Returned Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 10

A cordial invitation from the British Soviet Friendship League is extended to all returned soldiers to attend a torchlight procession on…

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Appeal to Returned Soldiers (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 12

Sir,--A cordial invitation from the British-Soviet Friendship League is expended to all returned soldiers to attend a torchlight procession on…

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Presentation to Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1941 · page 8

The Ladies' Presentation Committee held, a presentation dance and euchre party in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night, when presentations were made…

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War Finance

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1941 · page 3

Councillor Shaw, vice-president of the Local Government Association and president of the Sutherland Shire Council, who is touring the…

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Letters and Articles to Lonely Soldiers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 10 September 1941 · page 3

"There has been an increase recently in letters and parcels addressed by well meaning people to a 'Lonely Soldier' overseass", said the…

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War Effects in Australia

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 9

AUSTRALIA'S war bill to June 30 last is estimated at £228 [?] millions and the war expenditure has by now approached if not exceeded the total war expenditure of £270 millions during the five financial years 1914-19 which covered the period of the…

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North Illawarra Lord Mayor's Patriotic War Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 13

The usual monthly meeting was held at Council Chambers, Farry Meadow. Mr. J. C. Jones occupied the chair in the absence of the…

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Overseas News Young Australia Is Landing Its Own Army From War Zone

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 7

Tov soldiers and miniature war equipment direct from the war zone are the latest craze with Australian children…

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Magic Ray Gives Unique Pictures of Air War in the Black Out

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 7

Unique records are being made of incidents in the air war on Britain, thanks to a device perfected by British inventors. Even at midnight it is…

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Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund "V for Victory Drive" 5th SEPTEMBER, 1941

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1941 · page 11

The total proceeds from stalls and sale of badges in connection with the "V for Victory" Drive on the 5th September, 1941, amounted to £143149…

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Clothing For Prisoners of War

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 September 1941 · page 4

The welfare of Australia prisoners of war is regarded as a matter of vital concern by the Commonwealth Government. When reports…

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War Inventions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 9

The Sydney Division of The Institution of Engineers, Australia, has appointed a sub-committee for the purpose of assisting members of the…

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Parcels for Prisoners of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 9

The British Red Cross is giving the same service to Australian Prisoners of War as is being given to British prisoners. Our men are receiving…

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Fine Art for the War Chest Britain Shipping 500,000 Dollars Worth a Month

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 7

America is a steady and increasing buyer of British fine art reproductions: mezzotints, wood-cuts, etchings, drypoints, colour-collotypes, lithographs…

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Presentation to Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 September 1941 · page 6

At an enjoyable dance organised by the Thirroul Presentation Committee, and held in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night, presentations were made to…

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Australia at War Why Australian Arms Are Accurate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 September 1941 · page 5

Australia's war effort abounds in dories of industrial enterprise, skill and determination, and one of the most gallant of these stories concerns…

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Returned Soldiers' Social at Gerringong

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1941 · page 3

A very pleasant social evening was held on Tuesday in the Memorial of the Returned Soldiers' League, Hall, Gerringong, by the local branch…

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Patriotic and War Fund Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 10

The Combined Sporting Bodies have arrangements well in hand for their Gala Carnival to be held in the Corrimal Park on October 19…

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