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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 10

War Orphans' Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 3

An appeal will be made on Friday, July 21, throughout New South Wales for cash donations to assist the work of Legacy. A generous…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 July 1944 · page 4

Present at a meeting of the Nowra District War Agricultural Committee, held at Kiama on Monday last, were: Messrs. L. Judd (chairman),…

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Current Jottings Anzac House Rehabilitation and Service Centre

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 3

Anza House is no suddenly conceived idea. It has been for years the aim of the R.S.S. and A.I.L.A. to have established in the City of…

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War Orphans' Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 July 1944 · page 7

An appeal will be made on Friday, 21st July, throughout New South Wales for cash donations to assist the work of Legacy. A generous public…

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Discussion Booklets Post-War Farming

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 3

To promote and assist discussion by farmers and other citizens of the problem of rural reconstruction, the Minister of Post-War…

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Returned Soldiers What Shall Their Organisation Be?

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1944 · page 2

Unless the R.S.L. widens its vision and opens its doors to the servicemen and women of this war, it will gradually fade away and will cease…

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Welcome Home to Servicemen At Kiama

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 19 July 1944 · page 5

Despite the very inclement weather conditions on Friday night last, there was a fair attendance at the social and dance in the Oddfellows'…

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Returned Soldiers What Shall Their Organisation Be?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1944 · page 3

Unless the R.S.L. widens its vision and opens its doors to the servicemen and women of this war, It will gradually fade away and will cease to be a…

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GERRINGONG R.S.L. And Anzac House

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1944 · page 1

At the monthly meeting of the Gerringong branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, it was decided to donate £20 to the Anzac House…

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Current Jottings Returned Soldiers What Shall Their Organisation Be?

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 July 1944 · page 3

Unless the R.S.L, widens its vision and opens its doors to the servicemen and women of this war, it will gradually fade away and will cease…

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War Agricultural Commitee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 29 July 1944 · page 5

A meeting of the Nowra District War Agricultural Committee was held at the Nowra Co-op. Dairy Co., Bomaderry, on Monday of last…

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Post-war Quiz For Motorists

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 2 August 1944 · page 5

Realisation that the end of hostilities in Europe is in sight compels attention to the post war period. What will it be like? is the…

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Anzac House

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 10

Mr. C. M. Wilson, country organiser of the Anzac House Appeal, is in the district for a few days. He stated that he was very pleased with the results…

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Firemen Assist Anzac House Appeal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 6

A meeting of officers and firemen of the district fire brigades was held at the Wollongong Fire Station last week to further the N.S.W. Firemen's…

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Fire Brigade's Queen Competition Anzac House Appeal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 August 1944 · page 2

All Fire Brigades in the State are combining in helping this special appeal and will be nominating a candidate in the Queen competition…

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COUPONS For Discharged Soldiers

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 9 August 1944 · page 1

Traders are advised by the Rationing Commission that discharged soldiers are issued with extra coupons to cover the purchase of a…

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The Powers Bill and Post-war Planning

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 5

The address to members of the Rotary Club last Tuesday evening was up to the usual high standard, when Mr. A. G. Hebblewhite, Transport…

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New Army Service Help for Soldiers' Dependants

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 August 1944 · page 4

Special officers have been appointed by the Australian Army to help in adjusting problems for solders dependants…

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Nowra District War Agricultural Committee

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 1

At a meeting of the Nowra District War Agricultural Committee, held at Bomaderry on Monday last there were present: Messrs. L…

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New Army Service Help For Soldiers' Dependants

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1944 · page 4

Special Officers have been appointed by the Australian Army to help in adjusting problems for soldiers dependants. An Amenities…

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