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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

381 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 6 of 20

Aliens at Large Bowral Returned Men Astonished

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

When Bowrel Returned Soldiers received the report of the annual conference they were astonished, as many others have been, to learn how…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

Bowral W.V.S. meets at the Depot at 3 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon for election of officers and general business…

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Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 5

Every band of war-workers should detail a member to Tell The Mail what they are doing and how they are doing it. Such reports encourage and inspire others to help also…

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Soldiers Recreation

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 3

The following organisations will be on duty at Bowral Soldiers Recreationa Hall next week:-Monday—Red Cross…

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Farewell to a Soldier

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 2

Pte. Harry Gardner, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gardner, of "Mount Lebanon," Burrawang, who has joined…

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Wednesday, Thursday Hot Spot and Swing It Soldier

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

"Hot Spot," to be screened on Wednesday and Thursday, is a thrilling, spine-freezing mystery drama. Based on Steve Fisher's novel, "I…

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Home Again! Soldiers' Families Are Happy

The Southern Mail · Friday 20 March 1942 · page 4

The arrival in Australia of large numbers af our fighting men from overseas theatres of war has relieved the grave anxiety of relatives of…

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Our Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 March 1942 · page 2

There are many ways of not being able to do exactly as one intended, on account of the very trying situation…

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Moss Vale Awarded a Pennant in Liberty War Loan

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 2

We are pleased to be able to report that Moss Vale has been awarded a Pennant. All towns who averaged at least ,£4 per head of…

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A Little Border War. Tale of Expedition to Punish Head-hunters in House

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 25 March 1942 · page 1

In the course of reply to some questions from Sir W. Byles, the Under-Secretary for India gave an interesting little account of a…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the W.V.S. held on Friday, Mrs. J. T. Craven was elected to the committee. As a result of the recent…

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Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

Every band of war-workers should detail a member to Tell The Mail what they are doing and [?] they are doing it. Such reports encourage and [?] others to help also…

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Objective Reached Women Bowlers Will Pay for Soldiers Stove

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

When Bowral Women's Bowlers announced that they would raise enough money to buy and instal a modern heating stove at the Soldiers…

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Soldiers Recreation

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 5

The following organisation will be on duty at Bowral Soldiers' Recreation Hall next week:— Monday— Amitie Club…

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Send The Mail to the Soldiers

The Southern Mail · Friday 27 March 1942 · page 4

For THREE SHILLINGS paid in advance The Hail win be potted for three months to anyone abroad…

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Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 5

In another column is an explanation of the objects of the Red Cross Aids which will dispel the apprehension that the new body will trespass…

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Insurance Against War Damage Commission Explains Requirements

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 5

As many inquiries arc being made regarding obligations of property-owners in regard to war damage insurance War Damage…

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Recreation Hall Bowral Soldiers' Recreation Hall Is Open Every Evening

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 5

The camp is closed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On these nights a few soldiers, who are on special duties, are free and attend…

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Local Enlistments Additional Names

The Southern Mail · Friday 3 April 1942 · page 4

Due to the courtesy and energy of Rev. H. Arnold, of Robertson, we are able to add many more names to the roll of local enlistments…

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N.S.W. Australian Division Red Cross Books for Prisoners of War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

Everyone knows the work of Red Cross in sending parcels of food and clothing regularly to prisoners of war in Germany, but few know the…

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