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<p>This collection consists of selected records about World War II (World War Two) and its aftermath held by the City Archives.</p> <p>While not responsible for defence, the City had various roles in relation to the war effort. For example the City:</p> <ul> <li>managed staff positions while servicemen were fighting and then returning to their roles</li> <li>approved and established war memorials in the locality</li> <li>approved public meetings in relation to the war effort, returned soldiers or charitable relief efforts if held at the Sydney Town Hall</li> <li>approved the construction of air raid shelters in selected City buildings</li> <li>promoted post war reconstruction and employment in the Sydney local area.</li> </ul> <p>To find even more items relating to World War II try the search tool.</p> <p>See also the <a href="https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/1923906">World War I</a> collection. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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