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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

327 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 15 of 17

Coordination of War Funds

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 3

The co-ordination of all war and Patriotic Funds in this district, under the Control of a Central Committee was discussed at a…

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Patriotic and War Funds

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 2

A meeting of representatives of a number of patriotic and other War funds was held at Wollongong last Friday night…

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War Insurance When Will Damaged Property Be Restored?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 1

According, to a statement made by the Administrative Assistant of the War Damage Commission,. Mr. E. Bennetts, now in this district on…

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Patriotic and War Funds N.E.S. NOTES

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 10

Sector News— Wardens from No. 5 recently helped in a surprise night exercise. Word went out from the Control Centre that help…

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Port Kembla News Death of a Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 November 1942 · page 6

Pte. Leo S. Lennon, 28, youngest son of the late Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Lennon, of 228 Wentworth-st., Port Kembla, died in a military hospital…

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Cpl. S. J. MONAGHAN Killed in Action

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 3

His many friends here will learn with regret that Corporal S. J. ("Paddy") Monaghan, of the A.I.F. has been killed in action on the…

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Bombo School Aids War Effort

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1942 · page 3

A dance was held at the Bombo School on Wednesday, 31st October, to raise funds to provide Christmas parcels. for the 24 men from Bombo…

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Pte. Mark Hart Killed In Action

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 11 November 1942 · page 3

The sad news was received in Kiama on Saturday that Pte. Mark Hart, of the A.I.F., had been killed in action, during the fighting in North…

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War Loan Challenge WOLLONGONG v WAGGA

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 12

On Monday the Mayor (Ald. P. C. Pryor) sent a wire to Wagga challenging that city to a contest in connection with the…

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Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund Annual Meeting

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund was held In the Mayor's Room on Wednesday night. The Mayor (Ald. Pryor)…

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Party at Appin in Aid of War Funds

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 2

A most enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Langdon, Appin, at a party arranged by Mrs. and Miss Langdon…

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War Damage Payment of Premiums to Be Enforced

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 14

The War Damage Commission will enforce payment of premiums for war damage insurance of buildings. The Administrative…

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Australian Record Claimed for Purchase of War Savings Certificates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 2

Coalcliff, with a population of 87 adults and 35 children, claims to have established an Australian record per head of population for the purchase…

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Soldiers Relax by Fishing

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 4

Australian soldiers at a North Queensland battle station are finding fishing a welcome relaxation from war duties. This is disclosed in a report…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. J. Balmain S.m.) Two Soldiers Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 November 1942 · page 15

Two soldiers, Walter Henry Henderson (26) and William Herbert Ireland (31) appeared on charges of being drunk and…

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War Damage Restoration

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 2

According to a statement made by the Administrative Assistant of the War Damage Commission, Mr. E. Bennetts, now in this district, on…

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The British Fleet on War Service

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1942 · page 5

THE BRITISH FLEET ON WAR SERVICE. The British aircraft. carrier H.M.S. "Eagle" (22,600 tons). Armanient: nine 6" 50 calgans. four 4" anti-aircraft guns, 22 smaller. officially carries 21 aircraft. Speed 24 knots. Dimensions; 667' x 105' x 27'…

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War Savings Stamps Drive

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 11

A National Service which has only recently come into prominence but is receiving much well-merited attention is the War…

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War Saving Stamp Drive

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 4

A National Service which hag only recently come into prominence but is receiving much' well-merited attention is the War Saving Stamp Drive…

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Patriotic and War Funds

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 November 1942 · page 2

A further meeting of representatives of various war time and patriotic organisations in Wollongong and the surrounding district…

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