Preference to Ex-Soldiers. New Federal Order
An important departure from the polley introduced by the Fisher Administration, of preference to unlonists, has been made by the Minister of Works and Railways (Mr…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
111 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 3 of 6
War Chest Thimble
Dear Sir,—Will you allow me, through the columns of your papr, to notify the Presidents of patriotie centres on the Mountains that they may obtain the War Chest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local and General. War Prisonres
The following dope in recommended for war presimism:—Germany, during the past year, has taken 12,121 British prisoners. Britain, in the same period, has captured…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Letters to Soldiers
The postal authorities intimate that deiny sou[?]times takes place in returing undeliverable letters addressed to soldiers abroad owing to such articles having to be opened in order to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Soldiers' Homes. Laying the Foundation Stones
On Monday afternoon, Goyder's Avenue was a blaze of bunting, a large consigument of flags, graciously loaned for the occasion by the Public Works, smiling the brightest…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Hazelbrook Hero. Home Truths of the War
Mrs. C. E. Jackson is in receipt of an interesting letter from her son, Pte. C. Jackson, from France. he writes:— "When I read your letters a very heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Soldiers' Homes
The weather has not been favourable for outdoor work in connection with the above movement, but, in spite of all, operations have been fairly active, and Messrs. Simons…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Springwood's Welcome Home. to Soldiers Davies and Ward
The Social evening and concert held in the Springwood Hull on Wednesday last to welcome home Corporal Davies and Private Ward was a success, reflecting the greatest credit on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Katoomba's Welcome Home. to Pte. Albert Peckman
The name of Beekman has been associated with Katoomba and its Mountain environs for long, long years, almost within the ken of the oldest living resident. Harry and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Win-the-War League. Joins the Boys' Asociation
There was a good attendance at the meeting of the above league on Monday evening, the Mayor, Ald. Chas. L. Dash, in the chair. Capt. C. W. H. Coulter, of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Snares for Soldiers
That the Y.M.C.A. is dong invaluable work in providing counter attractions to Australian soldiers for the nightly temptations of London, is stated by men now returning to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Vale ! A Mountain Hero. Killed in Action
When, official word was received that Lient, R. A. Murray had been killed in action, the township of Wentworth Falls was shrouded in gloom, as he was sincerely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lawson's Veteran Soldier. Pte. Duncan ("Dad") Allan
When "The Echo" rep. met him, he was quietly and methodically digging holes in Hilda Gardens, to plant trees for the beautification of the area, and it required some…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Soldiers' Letter Box
Writing from Mesepotamin, Soldier Wilfred Moss writes that he is in good form, despite plenty of hard work and "iron rations." He has a great opinion of Bagdad…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Chest Workers
At a meeting of the Women's War Chest Work Party on Tuesday last, Mrs. Z. Edwards announced that it had been decided that, instead of despatching the usual…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Soldiers' Homes
Among the workers for the week, the hon, builders, Messrs Simons and Inman, report assistance from the following:—Messrs De Silva, Robinson, senr.,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Soldiers' Thanks
Returned Solider A. Peckman writes as follows to "Echo," from 95 Silver-street Marrickvilled:— "Dear 'Echo,'—Permit me space in your…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Soldiers' Homes
Details of the good work in connection with Katoomba's two homes for her returned soldiers were crowded out of last issue, but all help has been faithfully…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our Soldiers' Homes
Last week's notes on the above all-Important subject appear on page 7 of this issue. The following information has been gleaned over the current week…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Should I go to the War ? the Great Question
How man eligible men in Australia to-day are [?] this [?] out with themselves [?] have ties, great or small; the majority have hopes of the future, and…
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