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The wars & local soldiers, 1942

381 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 9 of 20

McKell Goverment's War Effort

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 May 1942 · page 4

Almost a year ago, the State .Government was elected to power on a very definite pro-power to "double the war…

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Anzac Day and May Day Procession

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 2

Lt.-Colonel Bruxner: I ask the Premier whether it is a fact that the Prime Minister issued instructions that there were to be no great…

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Farmers' War Task of Vital Importance

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 4

Primary producers ore playing an increasingly important role the Australian war effort. The need to feed large…

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Legacy War Orphans! Appeal Who Leads To-morrow?

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 May 1942 · page 4

How many famous men have acknowledged the parents guidance they were fortunate to have when they were young ? How many…

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Welcome Home

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

Bowral Scottish Association is filling, to some extent, the gap left by the failure of the official Welcome Home Committee…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

The following garments were despatche by Glenquarry Red Cross to Red Cross Stores, during April and May: 10 pairs pyjamas, 15 pairs…

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After the War

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 1

WHAT will Australia be like after the war? Many folk have asked the question, but none have yet given a…

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Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

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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Send-off to Soldier

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

An enjoyable dance was held at Kangaloon last Friday in aid of the Patriotic Society's funds. During the evening…

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Looking Ahead Repatriation of Soldiers Wingecarribee Shire Takes Action

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 2

At last meeting of Wingecarribee Shire Council it was decided to coperate with the Government in setting up an advisory committee…

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Bowral Soldiers Hut

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 May 1942 · page 4

The following groups and individuals will be on duty at Bowral Soldiers Recreational Hut for the week beginning 18th May:—…

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Hitler and the War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 2

We think to day that, the war will probably cease about or before the end of this year. For everything to-day bespeaks…

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Looking Ahead Repatriation of Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 May 1942 · page 2

At last meeting of the Wingecarribee Shire Council it was de-cided to co-operate with the Government in setting up an advisory…

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Legacy Club Appeal for War Orphans £50,000 OBJECTIVE

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 May 1942 · page 2

Following the official launching of the Legacy Club Appeal, which took place at the Wentworth Hotel, Sydney, on 9th April, we are advised…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

Headquarters of the Australian Comforts Fund is appealing for more knitted garments. Bowral WVS tells The Mail that they would welcome…

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Working to Win War Work in Our District and Elsewhere

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 May 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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Prisoners of War Carnival Big Day in Bowral on

The Southern Mail · Friday 22 May 1942 · page 5

Everything is set for a good day's sport at the Gymkhana and Sports in Smith Paddock, Bowral, on Saturday in aid of the Red Cross…

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The After Effects of War

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 May 1942 · page 2

There are many things needing attention, but on account of the war they are being left severely alone No one has…

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War Loan Next Month

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 27 May 1942 · page 2

Treasury officials are hoping that the next Commonwealth War Loan, to be issued in june, will prove as successful…

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War-Work Shorts

The Southern Mail · Friday 29 May 1942 · page 5

The substantial sum of £30 has been donated anonymously to Moss Vale WVS whose members deeply…

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