Total War Effort
The national way of life is changing. It is a long-term process, but recently the tempo has been accelerated. As the nation strips for war, non-essentials have to give way to essentials…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
327 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 17
Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund
The ordinary meeting of the Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund, held in the Mayor's Room, Town Hall, Wollongong, was attended by the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Advisory Committee For Illawarra and Shoalhaven
The inaugural meeting of the War Advisory Committee was held at Nowra on Thursday, 3rd September, 1942. Mr. L. Judd, Senior Agricultural…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Corrimal News Soldiers Welcomed Home
In the School of Arts on Friday night, Ptes. Jackson, Ainsley and Layden who have returned from service abroad, were welcomed home, at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →How I Bought a War Bond
Readers of this journal are invited to write a letter to the Editor setting out briefly how household and personal expenses can be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Damage Audit Fees
At the meeting of the Shellharbour Council last week, a letter was received from Council auditors, Messrs. Allen and Allen, notifying the charges…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Bill" Plummer Benefit Dance Next Wednesday Night, Soldiers' Hall
League fans, South Coast dancing fraternity and all sports are reminded of the monster dance for the "Bill" Plummer benefit…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kiama Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund Committee was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night, the president, (Ald…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War and Austerity Loan Points At A Glance
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced this week that the £100,000,000 War and Austerity Loan would open on 3rd November, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Austerity War Service Campaign
The hon organiser of the above campaign, at Wollongong is highly gratified at the progress so far being made and anticipates in a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Savings Certificate Campaign House to House Canvass
All the workers in the house to house canvass at Wollongong for War Savings Certificates are acting in an honorary capacity…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bees Help War Effort Wartime Demand for Honey and Beeswax Economic Importance of Bee-farming
During the last war and post-war periods the demand for honey and beeswax became so great that both local and overseas requirements could…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldier in Trouble Stole Dress Material
At the Wollongong Police Court on Monday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Cecil Bernard Delaney, soldier (36), was charged with stealing a roll of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War and Austerity Loan Points At A Glance
The Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) announced this week that the £100,000,000 War and Austerity Loan would open on 3rd November, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Advice to Senders of Letters To Prisoners of War
To assist Red Cross in its work of checking and re-addressing letters to prisoners of war, senders are asked to conform strictly to regulations…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Enlistment of Women More Restrictions
Women are wanted urgently by both the Army and Air Force authorities but the shortage of labour is so serious in rural districts generally…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Support Sought War Agricultural Committees Widespread Activities
War Agricultural Committees have now been established throughout Australia primarily for the purpose of mobilising local labour in all rural…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Patriotic and War Fund
Dr. Maldon presided over the September meeting of the Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund. Others present included Messrs L…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund
The last meeting of the Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund was attended by Dr. Maldon (chair), Mrs. Brown, Messrs. L. Hart, A. Lee, T. Maguire…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Russia's War Horses Being Kept Fit on Veterinary Supplies from Britain
Russia's famous Cossack cavalry, are receiving a steady flow of veterinary supplies for their horses from Britain's Royal Society for the…
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