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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

168 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 2 of 9

Soldier Settlements Escape Damage

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 27 February 1952 · page 4

Though there have been some heavy individual losses soldier settlers in southern bushfire areas, where there is the heaviest…

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War Service "A Credit Balance"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 25

"A good war record can never be a determining factor as to innocence of guilt but it may well be regarded as a…

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Thirroul Soldiers' Memorial Club

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 6 March 1952 · page 20

The annual general meeting of the club was well attended and the following officers were appointed:…

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War Savings Certificates and Savings Certificates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 13 March 1952 · page 11

When War Savings Certificates began to mature in 1947 the then Treasurer announced that, if holders of maturing…

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War Threat to Australia "Serious"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thurs. —War had broken out at five, points within 4000 miles of Australia and…

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Red Cross To Check Germ War Charge

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 14 March 1952 · page 3

GENEVA, Thurs.—The International Red Cross Committee announced to-day if had agreed to…

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Round of Events Raises Funds For War Victims

Kiama Independent · Saturday 15 March 1952 · page 2

Kiama R.S.L. Ladies' Auxiliary have promised the Sub-branch every assistance in its intention to sponsor a candidate for the…

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Chinese Red Cross Check On Germ War Claim

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 March 1952 · page 3

HONGKONG, Mon.—Representatives of the Red Cross Society of China left Peking yesterday to…

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Lie Brands Germ War Claim "False"

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 March 1952 · page 9

NEW YORK, Wed.—Mr. Trygve Lie, United Nations' Secretary- General, last night said he was satisfied…

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Over 1100 Enquiries for Enlistment

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 27 March 1952 · page 23

"1,135 enquiries regarding enlistment in the permanent defence forces were received in New South Wales last week"…

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The Tin Soldiers

Kiama Independent · Saturday 29 March 1952 · page 1

A special item at the Convent Concert on Friday night will be "The Tin Soldiers" to be staged by members of the Infants' Class. The…

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Gang War at Butchers' Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1952 · page 8

SAN FRANCISCO, Mon.—A gang feud flared up during the annual Butchers' Ball at San Francisco's civic…

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Wear a Tin Hat for Those Who Have Served Soldiers' Day Appeal

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 2 April 1952 · page 4

The old tin hat has become the symbol that we still care about those who served King and Country. Anzac Day is a time…

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Anzac Day Parades

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 April 1952 · page 1

Last night's meeting of the Greater City Council gave Wollongong subbranch of the Returned…

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Soldier Charged

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 10 April 1952 · page 1

A 21 years old soldier Raymond John Barnaby stationed at the Mt. Drummond Coastal Battery has been charged with…

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"Anzac Day"

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 April 1952 · page 8

Never shall they be forgotten, Never etched from memories vein, Generations will remember, as…

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Wounded Man Still in Serious Condition

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 April 1952 · page 1

A Polish migrant, admitted to Bulli Hospital with severe abdominal wounds last Wednesday night was reported last night to still he in a serious condition. The migrant, Adolf Nikel…

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Two Soldiers for Trial on Theft Charges

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 14 April 1952 · page 8

Two soldiers from the Mount Drummond Battery were at the Wollongong Court on Thursday committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on May 12th on charges of breaking, entering and stealing…

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Anzac March To Cenotaph Tomorrow Night

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 4

Anzac commemoration services will start in Wollongong tomorrow night, when there will be a…

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