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The wars & local soldiers, 1941

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

War at Our Doors

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 9

TO MANY the war has hitherto been something far distant and apart. Today such persons must realise that it is a grim, stark reality, with the enemy within striking distance. Only by unity and a grim resolve to put every effort into our endeavour to…

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One Thousandth of an Inch British Glassmakers' War Achievements

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 7

England has opened the first training centre of its kind in the British Empire for teaching young workers glassblowing and glass instrument…

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In Soldiers' Parcels Send a Bottle of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 December 1941 · page 8

It is suggested that when forwarding a parcel to the boys overseas you include a bottle of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. A good plan also is for…

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S.C. and Tablelands Returned Soldiers Conference at Corrimal

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1941 · page 1

The quarterly conference of the South Coast and Tablelands Sub-branches of the. R.S.S.I.L.A. was held at Corrimal on Saturday, November…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 10

Pte. R. Buckley, who has returned home from service with the A.I.F. overseas, was welcomed home at a pleasant function in his parents' home,…

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Unions and The War

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 12

Illawarra Trades and Labour Council has urged all affiliated unions to use every channel available to settle disputes before resorting to strikes…

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War Effort Industrialists Helping National Broadcast

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 12

Following is taken from a broadcast by Mr. Grant, General Secretary of the Miners' Federation: -- In response to the appeal of the…

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Fairy Meadow Soldiers Entertained

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 24

There was a large and representative gathering at the Fairy Meadow School of Arts on 8th instant to entertain Charlie Marsh and Roy…

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Books for Soldiers Remarkable Response

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 9

Some few weeks ago this journal made an appeal for books and reading matter for soldiers in camp in a western town, on behalf of Rev. G…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 December 1941 · page 8

Private H. Ranson, writing to friends at Dapto, gives an interesting account of a holiday trip he had. En route he visited the Cedars of…

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Helping the War Effort

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 3

Mr. Dal Cross, proprietor of the Kiama Cinema, has received the following handsomely engraved certificate from the Commonwealth…

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Correspondence National Emergency "Australia at War"

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 5

Sir, -- To the officers of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Association and others who are assisting to build up the strength and efficiency of the St…

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Strong As Cast Iron Britain's Discovery for War Industries

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 9

After two years' continuous research, Great Britain is to-day able to introduce pottery into many new fields of British industry to take the…

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War Situation Discussed by Industrialists Messrs. Lazzarini, Minister for Home Defence, and Mr. W. DAVIES, M.L.A., PRESENT

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 8

A representative meeting of delegates from various unions was held at the Trades and Labour Council Hall on Sunday afternoon. Mr. E. Burgess…

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Recreation Hut for Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1941 · page 5

Representatives of the W.V.S. called upon the Mayor of Wollongong (Ald. Pryor) on Monday, and pointed out to him the necessity of providing a…

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Unions and The War Important Wollongong Conference

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 December 1941 · page 12

A largely attended conference of Trade Union executives and delegates was held at the Trades Hall, Wollongong on Sunday afternoon when…

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