World War II

This collection consists of selected records about World War II (World War Two) and its aftermath held by the City Archives.

While not responsible for defence, the City had various roles in relation to the war effort. For example the City:

• managed staff positions while servicemen were fighting and then returning to their roles
• approved and established war memorials in the locality
• approved public meetings in relation to the war effort, returned soldiers or charitable relief efforts if held at the Sydney Town Hall
• approved the construction of air raid shelters in selected City buildings
• promoted post war reconstruction and employment in the Sydney local area.

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See also the World War I collection.