War Comforts A.C.F.'s Record
"Weather or other circumstances permitting" is a phrase that rarely enters into calculations wherever the A.C.F. carries out its operations…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1943
287 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 15
Dr. Bean Assesses Task of New War Historian
Insight into the patient research required from a war historian is given by Dr. C. E. W. Bean, former official War Historian, in an article…
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Names of three servicemen from this district have appeared j in casualty lists issued recently. Pilot officer Ron Wheatley, of…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →War Agricultural Committee
The Unanderra branch of the Nowra committee meets regularly each fortnight and the members are very keen and have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme
At a committee meeting held on Monday last the Hon. Treasurer reported that over £2200 was ow in hand. There are only ten…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →SOCIAL to SOLDIERS At Gerringong
There was a large gathering in the School of Arts on Monday night last when a number of local servicemen were entertained…
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The Hon. Treasurer reports that the only streets now to be organised in Wollongong are Bligh st., Dudley st., Hilltop Ave., Mercury…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Four Soldiers Drowned Swept Off Rocks
Struck by a huge wave, four, Australian soldiers who were standing on rocks at a point on the South Coast, on Sunday, were swept out to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Prisoner of War Mail
To help the Red Cross in its work of checking and addressing letters to prisoners of war, senders of letters are asked to be sure to include in…
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Struck by a huge wave, four Australian soldiers who were standing on the rocks at a point on the South Coast on Sunday were swept to sea…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kiama Patriotic and War Fund Monthly Meeting On Monday Night
The monthly meeting of the Kiama Patriotic and War Fund was held in the Council Chambers on Monday night last. In the absence…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letter-dumb Relatives Depress Soldiers
Many servicemen complain about the newsless, useless kind of letter they get from home, says the Army Education journal, "Salt"…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Post War Works
Following a request by the government for particulars of works suitable for post war reconstruction, Bulli Shire Council at…
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To help the Red Cross in its Work of checking and addressing letters to prisoners of war, senders of letters are asked to be sure to include in the…
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The Secretary reports that the new window signs are very attractive and are much sought after by the contributors in the various…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Post War Works Bulli Shire Suggestions
In response to a Government quest, Bulli Shire Council has drawn up a list of suggested works to be done in the post war…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Comforts A.C.F.'s Splendid Record
"Weather or other circumstances permitting" is a phrase that rarely enters into calculations wherever the A.C.P. carries out its operations in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →W.A.A.A.F. at Work Lady Gowrie To Open Official Display Women's War Jobs to Be Demonstrated to Public
Her Excellency, The Lady Gowrie will officially open a special W.A.A.A.F. display at the Auditorium on the seventh floor of David Jones main…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Current Jottings Our Prisoners of War
In addition to the total of 5,497 Australian service men officially listed as Prisoners of War, the Red Cross Society has an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sea Tragedy Soldiers Drowned
At the Coroner's Court, Wollongong, on Wednesday, the District Coroner held an inquest on the bodies of Privates Geoffrey Wm. Pitt, Rose Bay…
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