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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1941

295 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 15

War Effort First Premier Mair Emphasises Essentials a Realistic Policy

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 6

OUTSTANDING in the Policy Speech of the Premier (Mr. Alex. Mair, M.L.A.) is the declaration that the Government's first care is to aid the national war effort. "No matter what other objectives we may strive for, that is our…

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Management of Soldiers' Farms. Threatened Labour Shortage

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1941 · page 3

Mr. A. W. Yeo, M.L.A., Minister for Lands, who is chairman of the Soldiers' Farms Protection Committee, said recently that his Committee,…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Services at District Centres. Large Attendances, Despite Showery Weather

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1941 · page 1

The Anzac Day Celebrations were held on Sunday last in this district, with united services at all centres. The weather on the day was most unpropitious but this did not deter large congregations from attending. This year, perhaps more than any other,…

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Anzac Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 10

The Anzac Service on Sunday was well attended. A procession marched from the public school to the Memorial Gates at Corrimal Park and…

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Anzac Day at School

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

On Thursday addresses on Anzac were given to the children at the Thirroul Public School. Later they marched down to the Honour Stone…

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Thirroul News Anzac Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

The annual Anzac Day United Service was held in the King's Theatre on Sunday afternoon, when there was a particularly large attendance. Prior…

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Woonona Girls' School Anzac Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 6

Over two hundred pupils of the girls' department of the Woonona Public School attended school in Red Cross uniform on Thursday. During the…

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The Mutual Life and Citizens' Assurance Company Limited Record Increase in Funds. Maximum Support to War Effort. the Year's Figures

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 2

The following extracts from the Company's Annual Meeting held on 17th April show up clearly and definitely how this Australian…

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Protection of Animals War-time Difficulties of R.S.P.C.A. "Be Kind to Animals Week" (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 5

Sir, -- May I, through your valuable columns, draw attention to the forthcoming "Be Kind To Animals Week" of the R.S.P.C.A., and to accentuate…

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Corrimal News Soldiers' Re-union

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 May 1941 · page 10

The annual re-union of the Corrimal Returned Soldiers was held in the club rooms on Friday night, when Mr. W. Shaw (president) presided over a…

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Anzac Ceremony

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1941 · page 4

On Anzac Day the children of the Jamberoo Public School took part in a ceremony which deeply impressed those who witnessed it…

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Arranging Welcomes for Returned Soldiers

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

At the last meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund, Mr. P. J. Davies raised the question of arranging suitable welcomes to any…

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War Loan Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 13

As a number of the members of the recruiting committee had to leave to attend other meetings, it was only a very limited number that…

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Patriotic & War Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 15

Wollongong committee or this fund held its meeting in the Mayors' room on 30th April. The Mayor (Aid. Lee) presided…

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Cabaret Dance For Greek War Victims

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 1

A cabaret dance in aid of the Greek War Victims Appeal was held in the Agricultural Hall, Wollongong, last Saturday night. There was a very…

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Bulli War Savings Committee Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 8

The annual meeting of the Bulli War Savings Committee was held on Tuesday night, when Mr. D. Scott was in tho chair. There was a good…

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Men and Money Urgently Needed War Loan and Recruiting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 13

Very few of the business and professional men of Wollongong were present at the public meeting called by the Mayor of Wollongong to consider the proposal to assist the War Loan and Recruiting…

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Dapto Soldiers

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

Dapto Patriotic committee conducted a very successful dance on Tuesday night when occasion was taken to farewell A.I.F. men…

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Soldiers Entertained

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 May 1941 · page 12

On Tuesday night in the Soldiers' Hall, Ptes. W. Ring and M. Davis, who are members of the A.I.F., were entertained to a party. Dancing was…

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Council Invests. in War Loan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1941 · page 3

When the matter of the new Commonwealth Loan came before the Kiama Council on Wednesday night, with an appeal for support, there…

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