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The wars & local soldiers, 1944

198 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 10

Policeman Assaulted Soldiers Before Court

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 August 1944 · page 5

Two soldiers, John Allan O'Connor (21), and Geoffrey Earle Browning (20) appeared before Mr. Hodgson, B.M., at the Wollongong Police Court…

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Hope Appeals For War Loan Support

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 August 1944 · page 4

Comedian Bob Hope stepped out of character for a few moments during his stay in Sydney and made a moving appeal for war bonds 'to…

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Wollongong's Post-war Sewerage

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 4

A tentative allotment of £[?] has been made for the extension of sewerage facilities at Wollongong generally, as part of the Board's…

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Regional Council For Post War Planning

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 6

At at conference or the five local governing bodies in this area —Bulli, North Illawarra, Wollongong Central Illawarra and Shellharbour…

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Soldiers in Trouble Civilian Bound Over

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 2

An alleged fracas in the bar of the Wollongong Railway Refreshment Rooms, on Wednesday lead to the appearance of two soldiers…

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Soldier and Cafe Proprietor Cross Action for Assault

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 September 1944 · page 3

At Wollongong Court last Thursday, two soldiers were charged with assaulting a cafe proprietor and the latter with assaulting one of the…

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War Map

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 September 1944 · page 3

We have received from the Department of Information, a very interesting map of the New Guinea area. It is on a large scale, and coloured,…

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No Alternative To War Loans

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 6 September 1944 · page 4

Australia has no shortage of "authorities" of momentary systems, credit and finance, Some think we should raise money for…

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Port Kembla News Anzac House Benefit [?]

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 5

As the result or a [?] by the Port Kembla Bowling Club, and held at the club last weekend £180 was raised for the Anzac House…

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"Anzac House" Appeal a Tribute to Workers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 10

Mr. Tom Watson, referring to the Miss Sydney Contest, stated:— Being chairman of the committee which supported Miss Pauline…

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Rugby League Major Dispute — Mount's Soldier Players Appeal Made To Country League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 September 1944 · page 8

This Sunday's competition ties terminate the third round of first and reserve grade fixtures. C.B.C. has been eliminated from both grades. port Kembla and Unanderra (undefeated) are respective minor premiers…

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Britain's War Effort "Mere English"

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 6

The Predominant Partner is playing the predominant part in the present war. That is as it should be Certainly the English do not make…

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Club House for Soldiers Jamberoo Proposal

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 September 1944 · page 1

The Jamberoo Council is to consider a proposal for the provision of a clubhouse and meeting place for returned service personnel…

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Unanderra War Agricultural Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 7

A meeting of dairy farmers and vegetable growers was held at the Figtree Hall on Thursday, August 31. This was caled by the above…

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CO-OPERATION And Post-War Reconstruction

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 1

The address to members of the Rotary Club on Tuesday evening last was delivered by Mr. A.B. Sheldon, B.A., LL.B., the Registrar of…

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Soldier Footballers (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 September 1944 · page 12

Sir,—Mt. Kembla football cloub, owing to injuries and also to the fact that quite a number of their soldier players have been…

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Soldiers Celebrate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 September 1944 · page 5

Nearly 200 revellers attended a dance held in the Warrawong hall on Thursday night of last week and organised by members of a military unit…

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War Veterans' Art Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 3

A pair of modern brick semi-detached cottages in a near Sydney Suburb, valued at £2,160, well let and returning £169 a year at…

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The Feathered Soldier

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 September 1944 · page 3

Cpl. Lloyd Hindmarsh, A.I.F., of Gerringong, sends us the following interesting poem written by his camp-mate, Cpl. Rex Cunday, A.I.F.,…

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War Agricultural Committee

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 27 September 1944 · page 4

Items dealt with at the last meeting of the Nowra D.W.A.C., held at Bomaderry on Monday of last week, included:—…

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