Land for Soldiers. Shire Council Criticism
The Minister for Lands (Hon. W. G. Ashford) has noticed the frequency with which Shire Councillors criticise the actions of his Department in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Coast · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1918
192 stories in Central Coast's papers · page 2 of 10
A Brave Young Gosford Soldier. Wins The Military Medal
Writing to his parents (Mr. and Mrs. M. Guerin, of Gosford) by last mail from the 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford, England,…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →YARRAMALONG. Soldiers' Welcome Home
Home once again! We joy to see Our lads who braved both shot and shell; Now battle-scarred, yet spared to be Bestored to us, though otherstell. Such must surely have been the sentunents which actuated the imUL"^ concourse of people who crowded the Yarramalong School of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Original Verse. Our Soldier Boys
The following lines, composed by Mr. Thomas Stinson, were recited at the recent Welcome Home to soldier lads at Wyong Creek, as referred to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Railway Fares
Mr. Kearsley, M.L.A., was informed by the Premier that some time ago the State Government suggested that soldiers should be allowed to travel…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Letters
Trooper Hughie Campbell, [?]ho prior to enlisting was on the Gosford Times staff, writes from Egypt:—We are at present out in the desert, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldiers' Parcels
In last issue we mentioned soldier's parcel had arrived as [?]arkes after chasing the owner all are [?] the world. Private Herb Frost, who…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Soldiers' Letters
Lieut. E. K. White, of Gosford, writing to the TIMES from France, dated Christmas Day, says :— So far I have not acknowledged the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →A Wounded Road
Last week a northern exchange was said to be original for describing the weather up that way as "colossal." But the bun for originality must be…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Soldiers' Letters
Sapper Fred Warmoll, of Gosford and Woy Woy, writes to the Times:— After leaving Colon (which is on the Atlantic side and is an…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Welcome Home at Matcham
A most pleasant evening was spent at Matcham Hall on Friday night, February 22nd, when a Welcome Home was given Private W. Marks,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Those Wounded Roads. To the Editor
Sir,—A horse! A horse ! My kingdom for a horse! Some price and maybe some horse, but quality (or novelty) demands it. What…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cost of War Pensions
The War Pensions Bill of the Commonwealth has now reached nearly £3,000,000 annually. The annual liability stands as follows:—…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Soldiers' Letters
Sapper Fred Warmoll writes to the TIMES from Parkhouse Camp, England, under date December 30:— After passing ——- life belts were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Letters
The following letter has been received by Mr. Bowen, of Narara, from Captain Hugh Connell, dated France 14/12/17:—I wish to thank…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →To Soldiers' Mothers, Wives and Dependents
The Recruiting Officer for the Electorate announces that Sergeant E. C. Bretnall, Official Recruiting Organiser, will be in attendance at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Welcome Home at Erina
After the thrilling surprise we got on the occasion of the Woodport School children's happy entertainment, we thought we were prepared for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Heroes. Photographs to be Preserved
The Federal Government has decided to follow the example of the British War Museum authorities, and obtain photographs of the men who have…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Time Payment Money. Easy Gilt Edged Securities. Anyone Can Buy War Loan. Teaching The People Economy
The position in regard to the Sixth War Loan is that anyone who has definite prospects can take up Bonds. It is cot necessary for a person to…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Soldiers and Liquor. "Gosford Times" Statements Upheld
Months ago a paragraph appeared in these columns concerning the disgraceful scene which occurred at Gosford Railway Station, when…
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