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The wars & local soldiers, 1943

287 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 15

Police Court Wollongong—thursday (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmatn, S.m.) Soldier in Trouble

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 June 1943 · page 5

Robert Payk (19), soldier, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a bicycle. Det. Marsh stated that on May 27th, defendant took a bicycle from a…

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Cabled News Of Prisoners of War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1943 · page 4

In addition to the total of 5,497 Australian service men officially listed as Prisoners of War, the Red Cross Society has an unofficial list…

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War Photographs On Exhibition

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 5

A very interesting collection of war photographs has been arranged into a vivid and dramatic display at Lowe's building, Crown-st., Wollongong Large…

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RECONSTRUCTION Post-War Activities

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 4

The special committee of the Bulli Shire Council appointed to discuss post war reconstruction works met on June 3rd, when there were present…

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Prisoners of War at Work

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 6

More than 1500 Italian and German prisoners are growing vegetables and other crops under specialist direction, 500 are cutting firewood for…

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Wollongong Post War Works Programme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 10

A special meeting of the council last Thursday night considered a programme of post-war work. Present were Aldermen J. J…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Scheme

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 5

The total collected to 31/5/43 is made up as follows:—Wollongong, £1563/15/9; Wollongong West £381/12/9; Woodlawn £85/10/0…

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Wollongong City Council Post-War Reconstruction Programme Drawn Up

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 4

A special meeting of the Wollongong City Council was held on Thursday night of last week, to draw up a programme of public…

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How U.s. Soldier Views Onus in Pacific

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 June 1943 · page 1

Exception is taken by Pte. E. F. O'Donnell, U.S. soldier serving in New Guinea, writing in the current number of "Salt," the Army Education…

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War Photographs Exhibition Opened

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

A collection of very fine war photographs supplied by the Department of information and Associated Newspapers Ltd. have been on view at Lowers…

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Display of War Photographs

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 2

A fine exhibition of war photographs opened at Lowe's premises Wollongong, last Friday The exhibition has been…

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War Research Valuable Inventions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 3

Many notable achievements in research have been carried out by Sydney University In its war effort, the Vice Chancellor, Sir Robert…

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Central War Loan Committee

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 9

Representatives of loan committees in Bulli and Central Illawarra Shires, Wollongong and North Illawarra municipalities…

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War Loan Committees Entertained At Dinner

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 5

Mr. H. D. A. Joske, representing official headquarters, on Thursday night of last week at Illawarra Hotel, entertained at a dinner representatives…

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Prisoners of War Street Adoption Plan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 9

The Honorary Treasurer reports that the total received to date is over £2650, and the contributions are now coming in stead…

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Diverting Munition Factories To Other War Needs

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 4

A new policy, involving a subatatitial diversion of munition operatives to other skilled trades, was announced this week by the Minister for…

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Soldiers for Trial Assault and Robbery Alleged

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 June 1943 · page 1

Jack Alhert Hyde (20) and Mervyn Ryan (19), soldiers, were committed for trial to the next. Wollongong Quarter Sessions by…

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Post-war Reconstruction Kiama Programme

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1943 · page 4

At the meeting of the Kiama Council on Wednesday night, consideration was given to a preliminary, tentative report prepared by the…

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War Damage Insurance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 June 1943 · page 4

The attention of all owners of fixed property is drawn to advertisement in this issue, in which the War Damage Insurance Commission…

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Mr. Churchill Sees Jungle War Film

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1943 · page 1

Dr. Evatt at the week-end showed Mr. Churchill Ray Parers full length film, "Fighting in New Guinea." Mr. Cnurchill evinced the deepest…

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