First Commonwealth War Loan
The prospectus of the Fifth War Loan has now been [?]nounced, particulars appear in the advertising columns. It will be seen that the terms are on the same…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
111 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 5 of 6
Katoomba Win the War League. a Revival Meeting
There was a fair but enthusiastic gathering at the Town Hall on Monday evening, when the above League was once again speeded on its way, after a temporary…
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Dear Sir,— As I was ruled out of order at the public meeting on Friday last, when I attempted to give my explanation of why I altered my attitude with regard to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Carnival for the Soldiers' Homes. Unity Club to Assist
A public meeting to discuss the control of the Soldiers' Honn[?]s was held at the Town Hall last Friday evening, Mayor Dash presiding. Although no public notice…
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The chain letter fanatic is at work again. Over the week no less than three letters reached "Echo," containing the following matter:—…
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A "Jumble town" evening was [?] amongst the boarders fat "Sans Souct" on Wednesday evening last, proving most successful from every point of view. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An Appeal for Recruits. to Sisters of Soldiers
Dear Girls,—You ought to a proud of the fact that your brothers are at the Front flighting for you, for they are fighting for you, though you may not think it…
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Only eleven members attended the meeting of the Katoomba Boys' Association on Thursday evening, called to consider the recommendations of the committee…
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The local branch of the Win-the-War league has decided to hold in picture show benefit in about four weeks' time. Arrangements are well in hand, and a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Katoomba's War Chest Day
Quietly and unesti[?]tatiously a band of women workers, with Mrs. A. L. Green and Miss Willis as hon. sees. arranged for the local efforts in aid of war Chest Day…
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It is estimated that the contribution from Lawson to the War Chest Day fund will be in the vicinity of £50. The patriotic stall, superintended by…
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Saturday was a gala day at Hazel brook, when localites and visitors combined to do their best for War Chest Day. Mrs. Forde was a strong factor…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Chest Day at Leura. a Splendid Response
Laura has always been in the front frank of Mountain towns in all National or patriotic movements, and its effort for war Chest Day was in keeping with its…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Christmas Parcel for Soldiers
The London Headquarters Staff of the Y.M.C.A. have been asked to purchase and despatch parcels to Australians lit France. They are willing to undertake this service,…
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Sir,—The chequered career of the Katoomba Soldier's Homes, now nearing completion, passed through another stage last Thursday evening, when a very small attendance of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Soldier's Welcome Home Pie. Richardson Entertained
For the past week of so, residents of Mellow Bath have been quite excited over the home-coming of Pte. H. S. Richardson from active service abroad. A strong…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lecture on the War. "From the Nile to the Somme."
A lecture on the above intensely interesting subject will be given in the Town Hall on Monday, 29th instant, Mayor Chas, L. Dash presiding. The Chaplain Tighe, a good Pndre who has been through the worst of the fighting with our boys; both in Ugypt and In France.' Ill'Sydney and1 suburbs, the lectures have drawn big houses and very flattering press notices. In addition to the lecture, the organisers, Mrs Beddek MBt Mr G; E. KeanJ'and a…
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Dear Sir,—In last week's "Echo" I read where A[?]l. Davies was on the warpath with regard to the Soldiers' Homes. I also tread, with interest, the letter which…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Soldiers' Homes Settled
On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Dash, accompanied by Aldermen Davies and Smythe, and the Town Clerk, had a long interview with Ex-Mayor Howie, during…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Home Life after the War
Settling-up is a problem. Setting down will be another after the war. The popular mid sentimental idea that when the big job's over—say, next year—the battalions of…
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