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The wars & local soldiers, 1952

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Doctors Operate on Wounded Polish Migrant

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 1

A man, allegedly stabbed in the stomach last Wednesday night was operated on at Bulli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. His condition is still very…

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District-wide Anzac Commemoration Services on

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 17 April 1952 · page 1

Throughout the Illawarra District, on Sunday, Anzac Day Commemoration Services will be held in many centres, while in the others the services will be held a week later. Following the practice of the…

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Anzac Wreath Flowers

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 18 April 1952 · page 8

The women's auxiliary of the Wollongong Returned Soldiers' League is appealing for flowers to make…

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Anzac Day Trains

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sun. — Special Anzac, Day weekend train timetables had been arranged, Railways Secretary…

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Impressive District Wide Anzac Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 1

Thousands of citizens joined ex-servicemen in the many Anzac Commemoration Services held throughout the district yesterday. Many centres reported larger attendances of ex-servicemen in…

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Radio News and Programmes Anzac Day Radio Broadcast

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 21 April 1952 · page 2

To commemorate Anzac Day (April 25) descriptions of the marches ceremonies in Canberra and Sydney, together with other special programmes will be broadcast from the A.B.C. Details are as follows:…

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Illawarra Pipe Band in Anzac March

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 7

The Illawarra Pipe Band will go to Sydney on Friday (Anzac Day) for the march. This will be the second…

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40,000 Expected in Anzac Day March

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 April 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon. — About 40,000 soldiers, sailors and air men, including many who have fought in Korea…

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Anzac Services

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 1

Both Kiama and Gerringong Sub-branches of the R.S.L. are holding Commemoration Services this Sunday…

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Steelworks Band In Anzac March

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 8

Wollongong Steelworks Band will take part in the Anzac March in Sydney on Friday…

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Soldier Settlement

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 23 April 1952 · page 4

Servicemen from both the Korean and Malayan campaigns will be eligible for the New South Wales soldier settlement scheme benefits, the…

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Anzac Day Trading Arrangements

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

Anzac Day trading arrangements in Wollongong will be: Meat: All butchers will be…

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Anzac Commemoration Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 1

Anzac Commemoration services will be held at Austinmer and at Woonona this Sunday, these completing the series of services held throughout the Greater Wollongong area…

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Postal Arrangements For Anzac Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 24 April 1952 · page 11

The following holiday arrangements will be observed at Wollongong Post Office tomorrow, Anzac Day…

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Queen's Anzac Day Cable

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thurs.—The Prime Minister (Mr. Menzies) announced today that the…

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Diggers Will Remember King in Today's Anzac March

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 25 April 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.—R.S.L. members have been asked to wear a black ribbon behind their…

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Anzac Ceremony in Greece

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 3

ATHENS, Sun. — Australian, New Zealand and British representatives yesterday attended a service of…

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Unconscious Since Anzac Day

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 6

SYDNEY, Sun.—A young man, allegedly assaulted after objecting to a man smacking a waitress in a…

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Anzac Ceremonies at Corrimal Schools

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 4

"Modern warfare is a ghastly business for in its train came the inevitable death and desolation resulting in untold misery and suffering to all and so we look to you children as adults of the future to aim and strive for peace; to do everything possible to prevent such tragedies."…

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Big Crowds At Austihmer And Bulli Anzac Commemorations

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 28 April 1952 · page 1

Large crowds attended Anzac services at Austinmer and Bulli yesterday. At Austinmer a procession…

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