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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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Country's Support for War Loan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 2

Promises of country support for Commonwealth £100,0000,000 War and Conversion Loan, which will be open on October 7th, indicate that…

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Cokeworkers' Dispute Settled War Loading Granted

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 9

As the result of a compulsory conference convened by Justice Webb on September 25, proposals were made for [?] settlement of the Cokeworkers'…

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Overseas News Four Derby Winners Among £1,000,000 Worth of Thoroughbreds Earning Money for the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 7

The fourth Derby winner to be shipped from Britain in the last 12 months to earn foreign exchange for the war effort brings to something…

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Soldier Farewelled

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 October 1941 · page 6

Gunner A. A. Woodlands was farewelled by the Austinmer Patriotic Committee at a function in the Austinmer Kiosk. Dancing and cards…

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Gnr. Eric Milgate Good Treatment. As Prisoner of War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1941 · page 2

Friends of Gunner Eric Milgate, who was in the Kiama Band and who joined the A.I.F. from here, will be glad to know that he is being very…

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Australia At War Why Australian Arms Are Accurate

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1941 · page 6

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

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Soldiers' Addresses Out of Date

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1941 · page 6

At the meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund, a matter of some importance to relatives of men serving overseas was raised, when…

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North Illawarra Lord Mayors Patriotic War Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 9

The monthly meeting was held at the Council Chambers, Fairy Meadow on Thursday, the 2nd inst. The Mayor, Ald. McMahon occupied the…

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North Illawarra Lord Mayor's Patriotic War Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 4

The monthly meeting was held at the Council Chambers, Fairymeadow, on Thursday, October 2. The Mayor, Ald. B. McMahon, occupied the chair…

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Aged 89 Years and an Active War Worker

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 6

This, from Coff's "Advocate" should shame many a reader: "At the age of 89 years, Mrs. Wake, of Moonee, an active war worker, has made a double…

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Record Medal Year Expected at Royal Mint After the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 5

London's Royal Mint expects to turn put more medals in the year following the present war than at any period in its history and in an average year it…

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Three Courses -- 10d English Miners Are Living Well in War Time

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 5

Three-course meals for [?]enpence are now being served daily from one o'clock to half-past six at Mansfield colliery in Nottinghamshire…

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By Soldiers for Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 October 1941 · page 8

One of the most successful new experiments in the BBC programmes for the forces is "Home Town" which first came on the air, about four…

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Patriotic and War Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 October 1941 · page 4

All residents of the Municipality of Kiama are cordially invited to attend the second annual general meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and…

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Missing Soldiers Located Prisoners of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 6

Three district soldiers who have been reported missing have boon located. All are prisoners of war, On Saturday last, Mrs. A. Halliwell,…

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War Decoration For Corporal Bill Sharp

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 9

Many Illawarra residents, particularly those in the building trade, will be pleased to learn that Corporal William E. Sharp, known to his…

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War Loan Who Will Help Big Radio Programme

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 9

On Sunday night from 8 to 10 p.m. there will be a big radio link-up of all commerrial stations to further the appeal for…

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Corrimal Patriotic and War Fund Gala Sports Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 4

The Sports bay which is being organised Dy the comoinea sporting bodies of Corrimal, on Sunday next, Oct. 19th, at the Memorial Park, in…

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Soldier Honoured

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 October 1941 · page 11

The popularity of Wally Ratcliffe, of the A.I.F., and who is in camp at Scheyville, was fully demonstrated while he was home with his parents…

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The War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1941 · page 8

Port Kembla's contribution to the War Loan amounted to £459 (cash) and £1510 (conversion)…

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