V.D.C. Enlistment
There is only one form of enlistment in the Volunteer Defence Corps, both for those who volunteer for full-time…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1942
381 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 20
Welcome Home!
Most residents of Bowral were delighted to see "Sonny" Shearer and Clive Mein home again on Thursday after their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War-Work Shorts
Experts now tell us the best form of air-raid trench is one in the shape of the letter U. Moss Vale CWA has invested £20…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Working to Win War-Work Shorts
A special appeal for old linen (and cash) is made by Berrima District War Dressings Auxiliary, their stocks being exhausted by the call for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere
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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Enlistments Additional Names
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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Junior Farmers' War Effort
Inquiries made revealed the extent to which junior farmers' clubs are assisting the war effort. There are now 380 clubs with a membership of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Party Politics and the War Effort
Politicians throughout the Commonwealth are today making constant appeals for an "all-in" war effort. Whilst it…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Day Appeal
The annual Soldiers' Day Appeal organised by the United Returned Soldiers' Fund, consisting of the three soldier organisations housed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War
We think the war is nearing its end' judging by what we read in newspapers. It has been a terrific strain on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →When France Goes to War
Compared with conditions in France, the life of a British mayor is a little short of celestial, for it is on the French mayor that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War-Work Shorts
Owing to pressure of NES and ARP business, Wingecarribee Shire Council will in future meet at 11 a.m. instead of 3 p.m. as heretofore…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →From Boer War to World War Ii, Bowral Has Been There
Bowral Will be There. At Bulowayo, a few weeks ago, Young Bowral, enlisted in World War II, greeted Old…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere
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…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Soldier's Verse
It was my intention to print a piece of Australian verse in this column every week. However "the beat-laid schemes—"…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local Enlistments Additional Names
Due to the courtesy and energy of Rev. H. Arnold, of Robertson, we arc able to add many more names…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Concert for Soldiers
On Saturday night a community concert was held in the Soldiers Club, Bowral, for the entertainment of local troops. A number of local…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers Club
The following will be responsible for supper at Bowral Soldiers Club next week:— Monday—Red Cross…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A New War Song the Aussies and the Yanks Are Here
Were all together now, as we never were before, The Aussies, and the Yanks, sure were gonna win the war;…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day
All the local churches advertise special Anzac Services for Sunday next. The usual open air service at…
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