Rubaiyat of the War. with Apologies to Omar Khayyam
Hurrah! for doctor and the nurse agree That war has got no further use for me, . And I will, in a Red Cross ship, set sail Upon the submarine-endangered sea!…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1918
85 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 4 of 5
Local and General. War Window's Cottage
Owing to sickness and the rain, nothing was done last week-end, but weather permitting, there will be plenty of room for half-a-dozen bricklayers and a couple of laborers this…
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Pte. Leslie Gotwald, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Gotwald, is in " Blighty," having been wounded in the last big push. The young soldier has seen two years' service, spending his 18th…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Katoomba's Honor Roll. Killed in Action
DIXON.—In sad but loving memory of Pte. A. J. (Arthur) Dixon, 18th Batt., killed in notion in France, October 5th, 1917, aged 19 years and 10 months…
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Young Cecil Hayes writes from Egypt that he got through his signalling exam. O.K., and is now "some Hasher" in the firing line. Sergt. Reg, Duff, in a brief note to his mater,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Local and General. War Widow's Cottage
Messrs Ricketts, Fitzpatrick, Skinner and MeMonigal were the regulars on the job on Saturday, under Supervisor Inman. Two welcome additions to the ranks were Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War at Date
The war in Europe which has unset the progress and regularity of the world's affairs, has lasted for over four yours, and it will at the most expectant thought last until next Spring…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Local and General. Solders' Welcome Home
Another welcome home will be tendered a squad of returned soldiers on Wednesday next, when the Town Hall should be crowded to the doors, The "homers" include Messrs A. J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Good Soldier, Sterling Citizen. Reported Death in Palestine
Katoomba was stunned yesterday by a brief cable recording the sudden death in Palestine of Brevet-Major E. A. K. Hudson, D.S.O., an efficient officer, a popular personality in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Last Phase of the War
Since my last article on this subject the war has been persecuted with united valour on the part of Marshal Foch, General Haig and the other Allied Generals, with the firm…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Latest War News Rumours of Revolution
Last issue "Echo" wan early in the field with the good news of Turkey and Austria's retirement. This morning the town is all excitement over a city circulation that an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Chest Day. Katoomba's Effort
In response to the Red Cross advertisement calling a public meeting to launch a local effort for the above laudable object, about 30 ladies, the majority…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Katoomba War Chest Day. Every and Invited
Saturday, 30th instant, is to be War Chest Day in Katoomba, and again the workers of the Red Cross are in the van doing their utmost, and urging every…
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The workers for War Chest Day held on enthusiastic meeting on Monday night in the Council Chamber, Mrs A. A. Kemp being in the chair. Matters are moving forward, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Advice of an Anzac
Dear Sir,—Having doffed khaki and again adopted civi-role, I take the liberty of quoting a hard fact to Katoombaites, which can be read and adopted with advantage by a section…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Souvenirs
Mr Allan Henson has increased his collection of sonvenirs from the Western battlefront, having received another carefully packed parcel of glassware picked up in a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Valuable War Souvenir
With the [?] of the fighting on all the fronts in Europe great battle scenes pass into the limbo of history and acts of heroism become glorious momorious. As time goo on,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Chest Day in Katoomba
"The Day" opened up bright, warm and sunny, after a decidedly chilly week, and the workers were early abroad preparing stands and stalls, for the busy…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Local Win-the-War League. Sings Its Swan Song
A meeting of the local branch of the Win-the-War League was held on Thursday evening at the Recruiting Office, Alderman Chas, L. Dash presiding. The financial statement…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers and Citizens' Party
Sir,—In reply to Mr Holman, in the House recently, Mr John Storey, leader of the so called Labor Party said:—"It is true that certain individuals, some of them military…
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