Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1942

327 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 6 of 17

Scabies and Impetigo War Time Hints from the Health Department

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 2

"In war time, skin troubles are common," Says an article issued by the Central Health Education Council (England) on "Scabies and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

V.d.c. Enlistment

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 April 1942 · page 4

There is only one form of enlistment in the Voluntary Defence Corps, both for those who volunteer for full time duty and those who…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day Service To Be Held At Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 1

At a meeting of the Wollongong Branch of the R.S. League on Thursday of last week, it was agreed to hold the Anzac Commemoration…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 5

The ordinary committee meeting of the Wollongong Patriotic and War Fund, was held on Wednesday, 25th March. Present: Alderman J. W. Lee…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"No Rich Men After the War"

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 3

Sir Victor Sasson, on his arrival in New York from the Orient, declared that after the war there would be no more rich men "because this is a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Risk Insurance Procedure to be Followed

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1942 · page 8

The War Damage Commission has advised Bulli Shire Council of the procedure to be followed in connection with War Risk Insurance…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Anzac Services SATURDAY 25th APRIL at 11 a.m. in Soldiers' Memorial Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 10

Through many years Anzac Day has been commemorated in very Special services of remembrance in Wollongong, usually on the Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

War Damage Insurance Commission Explains Requirements

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 2

As many inquiries are being made Regarding obligations of property-owners in regard to war damage insurance, the War Damage…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Day Day of Remembrance

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 1

Departing from the usual custom of conducting a Grand Parade and Mass Commemoration Service on Anzac Sunday, the Wollongong Sub-branch…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Day Service of Remembrance

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 3

Departing from the usual custom of conducting a Grand Parade and Mass Commemoration Service on Anzac Sunday, the Wollongong…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Loan Pennant Presented to Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 5

At the Mayor's Room, Wollongong, on Wednesday afternoon, a number of townsmen assembled to witness the presentation of the War Loan Pennant…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Forces' Sweetheart Is War Workers' Favourite at New Gramophone Shows

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Vera Lynn, the "sweetheart of the Forces" as the B.B.C. called her, is to-day the favourite singer of men and women workers in Britain's war…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Liberty War Loan Grand Effort by Wollongong Honor Pennant Presented

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

A pleasing little ceremony took place in the Mayor's Room, Wollongong, on Wednesday afternoon, when the Honor Pennant won in…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Overseas News Not a Dishcloth Used in Washing Up After Meal for 7,000 War Workers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 April 1942 · page 4

Housewives may well envy the great kitchens which are now part of Britain's war factories, serving substantial meals at 1/5 and washing up in one…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Anzac Day Celebrations Curtailed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 3

The celebration of Anzac Day this year was discussed at the meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held in the Council…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Damage Insurance Scheme

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 1

In his report to the Kiama Council on Wednesday night, the Town Clerk stated :— "Application has been made to the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Returned Soldiers' League Kiama Branch

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1942 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night, Mr. P…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

"Lest We Forget" Wollongong's Anzac Commemoration Anzac Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 5

In the gleaming diadem of Australia's nationhood this is the brightest jewel. The very name is magic. It whispers of sadness and pain, it murmurs of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Lest We Forget" Wollongong's Anzac Commemoration

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 3

Responding to the appeal by our Prime Minister, Wollongong Subbranch R.S. League has modified its Service of Remembrance this year, a…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Savings Certificates Voluntary Worker

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 April 1942 · page 5

Copy of badge which is being presented by the Commonwealth War Loan and War Savings Certificates Campaign to voluntary workers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →