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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

287 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 15

This Is A People's War (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 13

Sir.—Mr. P. Salmon, who writes in your last week's issue, under the heading "This is a People's War" is to be commended on…

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Soldiers in Trouble At Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 March 1943 · page 5

At the Wollongong Police Court yesterday, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., Arthur John Twist and John William Harrigan, members of the…

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Local Returned Men Many Interesting Experiences

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 5

Local men who have recently returned from service in the Middle East tell some very interesting stories, both of experiences in the firing line, and…

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"FIBROLITE" Goes To War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 2

One of the factors entering into the successful prosecution of the war has been the speed with which suitable buildings could be constructed to…

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Fibrolite Goes to War

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 13

One of the factors entering into the successful prosecution of the war has been the speed with which suitable buildings could be…

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HARBOURS & RIVERS Great Post War Plan Envisaged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 March 1943 · page 5

I am at present considering a great post-war plan for the development of the harbours and coastal rivers of the State submitted by my esteemed…

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Anzac Day Kiama Arrangements

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1943 · page 3

The celebration of Anzac Day was one of the main items of business discussed at the meeting in the Council Chambers on Thursday night of the…

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Kiama Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting On Monday Night

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1943 · page 1

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

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War Bonds Are Negotiable

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1943 · page 4

There is a generally held and entirely wrong view on the part of small investors in Australia that puting money into Government bonds…

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Typing Letters For Prisoners of War

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1943 · page 3

Letters have been sent from Wilberforce, Orange, Rooty Hill, Canberra Taralga and the Macleay River to the Red Cross Office, 117…

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Harbours and Rivers Post War Scheme

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 March 1943 · page 4

The Premier (Mr. McKell) states that he is at present considering a great post-war plan for the development of the harbour and coastal…

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Bulrushes Help War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 4

It has been discovered by British Scientists that an insulating board can be made from bulrushes which grow in the Hutch district, Palestine…

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Bomb Explosion Four Soldiers Killed

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 5

Four soldiers were removing a bomb on Monday afternoon, found on a South Coast beach, und they were getting through a fence when…

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Four Soldiers' Killed

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 April 1943 · page 7

Four soldiers were killed when a mortar bomb exploded on a South Coast beach late on Monday afternoon…

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Local Men Found Are Prisoners of War

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

The relatives of Jesse Higgs and George Colyer, Jamberoo, and Stan Gemmill, Gerringong, have been relieved by the notification that these…

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Local Soldiers Letters Home

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1943 · page 2

Relatives and friends are hearing more news of their boys away on active service. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harries, of…

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War Savings Army Why You Should 3uy War Savings Stamps & Certificates

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 2

Lend and he victorious or spend and be conquered. Which do you prefer? Answer this question honestly and then; if you have not already done so…

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Stole £5 War Saving Certificate

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 14

At Wollongong Court on Monday, Henson Colen Manning (28) crane driver, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a £5 War…

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"War Dogs" Gala Loan Theatre Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 5

"War Dogs," a classic of the screen will be presented at the Savoy Theatre on Monday, April 19th, at 8 p.m. The last Loan Gala Night was such…

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Stole War Savings Certificate Man Fined £5

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 April 1943 · page 1

For stealing a £5 War Savings Certificate, the property of E. W. Ross, of Weston, Henson Colin Manning (28), crane driver, was fined £5 and…

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