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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Killed In Action

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 4

On Friday Mr. Jack Weir received a cable stating, that his brother, Stuart, had been killed in action on 23rd July. Deceased was a former…

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War Relief League. Kincumber Public School

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. T. Pryce wishes to acknowledge the following:—Washers, D. Fripp 2, M. Fripp 3, B Lansdowne 2 and 3 eye bandages. Old linen,…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 8

It is with deep regret that we are called upon to report the deaths of two of our district soldier boys, both being killed in action in France—…

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Land for Soldiers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 8

At a meeting of Hornsby Shire Council, Cr. Roberts moved that this Council applies to the Government to vest Grown lands in Hornsby Shire…

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Wyee. Send-off to Soldiers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 8 September 1916 · page 14

The residents of Wyee turned out in full force on Saturday night for the purpose of doing honor and making presentations to two young fellows…

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Killed in Action

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 12

Private L. D. Tynan, of Ourimbah Creek, is reported to have been killed in action in France. Deceased soldier was a son of Mr. James Tynan, who…

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Gosford War Relief League

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 8

At the usual meeting of the War Relief League it was decided to call a public meeting for Monday night, 18th September, to form a branch of…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

Private Alex. Archibald writes from France to his patents at Erina:— Just a few lines to let you know that I have been wounded. It is a…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 11

Private W. J. Stacey writes from England to the Editor of the GOSFORD TIMES:—"You will see by the address given (not for publication) that we…

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The War Cures Atheism

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 2

Horatio W. Bottomley, M.P., of London, free thinker, and editor of "John Bull," has renounced his atheism as a result of the war. He…

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Letters For Soldiers. Christmas Mails

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 2

The dates for the closing of Christmas mails for despatch to soldiers in England and France have [?]en fixed by the postal authorities [?]cels…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 3

The following letter was received from Private William Redgate, and also on behalf of bis brother, Private Hugh Redgate, addressed to the…

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Newcastle. Memorial to Fallen Soldiers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 14

On Saturday last a memorial to the soldiers of Newcastle who will never return, was unveiled in front of the Post Office building. The proceedings…

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Soldier Regains His Speech

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 14

Sergeant T. McGill, of Temora, again reported wounded, has had a unique military experience. Shortly after war was declared…

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War Service Committee

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 8

A meeting of the War Service Committee was held at the Shire Office on Wednesday evening last. President F. R. Archbold presided…

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Soldiers' Letters

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 10

Private Kenneth A. Frost writes to his mother at Kincumber:— Just these few lines to let you know that I came through the big…

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Soldiers' Letters

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 11

Private W. J. Stacey, of Gosford, who left with Carmichael's Rifles, writes to Mr. M. Ward and sends four leaves from "The Spreading Chestnut…

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Soldiers' Letters

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 14

Writing from Egypt, Trooper Bob Weeks, our one time butcher boy, describes the fight the Australians recently had with the T[?]. Bob is…

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Occupation For Returned Soldiers

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 12

The Chief Secretary, Mr. George Black, who is in charge of the Fisheries Department, has brought under the notice of the Cabinet a…

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Anzac Band

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 9

The Anzac Memorial Band will pay a visit to Gosford on Monday next, October 9, and will hold a Band Recital, Concert and Dance in…

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