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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

287 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 15

Prisoners of War. Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 July 1943 · page 5

The Hon. treasurer reports that the amount received to date is £3113 and the contributions continue steadily at the rate of about…

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Local War Agricultural Committee Kiama Meeting Interesting Talks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 24 July 1943 · page 1

Some very interesting facts regard-War Agricultural Committees were given at a meeting held in the Kiama Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Welcome Home At Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 3

During the Euchre Party and Dance at Gerringong on Saturday night occasion was taken to welcome home Gnr. J. Sharpe, A.I.F. and Sgt…

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One People, One Army, One Purpose Victory in War — Reconstruction in Peace United Parties' Policy Declared by Mr. Fadden

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 July 1943 · page 6

A National Government—An End To industrial Anarchy—Undivided Effort—Maximum Production—Rehabilitation of Service Men and Women—"Pay-as-you-earn" Taxation Reform…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 3

The Hon. Treasurer reports that the amount received to date is over £3220 and the contributions, continue to come in steadily at…

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Police Court Wollongong — MONDAY (Before Mr. Balmain, S.m.) Soldier Begs Alms, and Other Charges

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 1

Reginald John Kealy (31), alias Kelly, alias Pearce, appeared in military uniform on a charge of begging alms, to which he pleaded guilty…

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Soldier Candidate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 2

Sergt, Michael Kartzoff, a member of the 9th Division, has announced he is to be a candidate for the Werriwa Federal seat…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY. Before Mr. J. Balmain, S.M. Soldier Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 July 1943 · page 3

Reginald John Kealy (31) who appeared in uniform, pleaded guilty to a charge of begging. Sergt. Roy Smith said he saw…

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The Service Viewpoint Of Post-War Problem

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1943 · page 3

Reviewing proposals of the new Post-War Reconstruction Department, "Salt" the Army Education journal, states in its current number…

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Kiama Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting On Monday Night

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1943 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last, the President (Ald. C. S…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1943 · page 3

The Hon. Treasurer reports that up to the end of the first year of operations on 31/7/43 the amount collected totalled S3413. The…

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War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 1

A meeting of the South Coast War Loan and National Savings Council was held in the North Illawarra Council Chambers on Friday, July 30, which…

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War Savings Certificate Drive

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 8

Purchasers of War Savings Certificates through the agency of the House-to-House campaign or ganisation are now receiving a…

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Australian Metallurgists Do Great War Job

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 5

In 1911, the most modern automobile of the day used only 11 different types of steel in its construction. By 1943, the number had grown to about l25 specialised steels—and there was a genuine advantage in the use of each type…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 11

The Hon treasurer reports that the amount in hand is now, well over £3500 and Wollongone and District are now providing funds…

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Picture Matinee For Holders of War Savings Certificates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1943 · page 4

Holders of War Savings Certificates purchased through the agency of the House-to-House campaign organisation in Wollongong will be entitled…

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War Loan Council

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 3

At the last meeting of the South Coast War Loan and National Savings Council, held in the North Illawarra Council Chambers, the…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 5

The Hon. Treasurer reports that the total received is rapidly approaching £3600 and the support of 132 prisoners of war per week…

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Wollongong Court MONDAY (Before Mr. C. Pickup, S.m.) Soldier Fined

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1943 · page 16

Jack Peter Daly (19) soldier, was charged with stealing £3/14/- the property of Allan W. L. Turner, on August 11th also £1/0/0…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1943 · page 11

The annual meeting was held last Friday at the C.W.A. Rest Room in Burelli street, Wollongong. The Wollongong branch of…

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