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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1947

53 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Britain Declares War on the Fire Menace

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 January 1947 · page 5

Fifteen hundred lives are lost in fires in Britain overy year and damage to the extent of £10,000,000 is done by them. In an attempt to save these lives and prevent this damage, the United Kingdom Government has set up a Fire Research Organisation consisting of…

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Aftermath of the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 January 1947 · page 3

Victory in Europe had boon very complete, but it brought in its tram very big problems, conditions were following the same pattern as after…

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War Loans

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 5 February 1947 · page 3

Writing to the Editor, Mr. E. Colin Davis, Publicity Officer for the Commonwealth Loans and National Savings Organisation, said "I think it is…

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Austinmer Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 3

At the annual meeting of Austinmer Returned Soldiers on Friday night, officials elected were: President, Mr. R. Robertson; secretary, Mr. J…

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Corrimal Returned Soldiers' Club. Annual Horticultural Show and Dog Show

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 February 1947 · page 6

These two big events win be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon. The Flower Show will take place in the hall and the Dog Show in the…

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Kiama News Returned Soldiers' League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 7

With a membership stated to be more than a hundred, the Kiama branch of the Returned Soldiers' League could only muster an…

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Corrimal Returned Soldiers' League. MR. S. MARGERISON — New President

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 February 1947 · page 18

The annual meeting held recently was very largely attended, and members showed a great deal of interest in the business of the…

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War Memorial Library

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 3

At the annual meeting of Wollongong Secondary Junior Technical School Parents and Citizens' Association it was decided to appeal…

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Austinmer Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 March 1947 · page 6

Because they were unable to obtain a suitable cricket ground in Sydney, King's Cross Sub-branch of the Ret. Soldiers' League played the return…

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Editorial a War Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 7

A public meeting held in Wollongong last Friday night decided upon an Olympic Swimming Pool as a memorial for those servicemen and women…

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Olympic Pool Suggested As War Memorial

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 3 April 1947 · page 3

A public meeting at Wollongong last Friday night decided to suggest to the City Council that a War Memorial take the…

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Boy Scouts. Anzac

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 3

On Anzac Sunday (20th April) all Boy Scout Troops will co-operate with the local brrnches of the Returned Soldiers' League and…

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Boy Scouts Anzac

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 6

On Anzac Sunday all Boyl Scout troops will co-operate with the local branches of the Returned Soldiers' League and attend Anzac Sunday…

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Totally & Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Assn

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 April 1947 · page 6

The Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers' Assn. of N.S.W. is holding a most unusual competition in the Wollongong district in an effort…

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Kiama Soldier In Japan

Kiama Independent · Saturday 19 April 1947 · page 5

Writing to the Secretary of the Kiama Branch of the Returned Soldiers League (Mr. W. G. Dawes), Sgt. Roy Tuohy, who is with the…

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Anzac Commemoration Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 3

Anzac Commemoration Parades were held in a number of centres throughout the district last Sunday, and in other…

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Anzac Day at Corrimal

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 5

The celebrations will again take the form of a procession from the public school on Sunday at 2 p.m. when all ex-service men and women…

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Wollongong and District Tennis Association Big Tournament Anzac Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 April 1947 · page 8

A mixed tournament will be held on the city courts to-morrow. Anzac Day, commencing at [?] a.m. JUNIOR COACHING SCHOOL…

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Anzac Day District Celebrations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated in several centres throughout the district on Sunday. In most instances the attendances were not…

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War Loan Subscriptions

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 April 1947 · page 6

Wollongong has Avon a pennant in practically every War loan, since the inaugural of the Commonwealth War Loans and National Savings…

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