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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1902

26 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Memorial to Windsor Soldiers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 25 January 1902 · page 8

THE public meeting convened by the Mayor to consider the matter of erecting a lasting memorial to two Winsor "boys" who recently died in South Africa—viz.,…

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From the Seat of War

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 8

THE following extracts are taken from a letter received by Mr. F. Fitzpatrick this week from Trooper C. Sasse, who is at present in South Africa:—…

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Return of Rev S.G. Fielding Welcome Home. Presentation to Mr. A. Berckelman

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 9

THE rector of St Manhew's Church of England and his family return d from New Zealand rast week, after an absence of nearly nine months. During that time Rev. S G- Fielding acted as locum…

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Off to the War

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 5

Messrs. W. Sly, son of Mr. Henry Sly, Albert Marlin, son of Hr. E. Marlin, and Fred. Ezzy, son of Mr. E. Ezzy, sen, have been enrolled with the Commonwealth…

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Returning From the War

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 4

Troopers Harry and George Mortimer, sons of Mr. Harry Mortimer, of March-street, left Capetown on Thursday (to-day) for home by the…

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Send-off to Soldiers

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 May 1902 · page 2

Troopers Greentree, Hibbert, Voller, Dunston, Eather, Harlin, and others who are going to South Africa in the Commonwealth Horse, will be given a send-off at the School…

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Off to the War. Enthusiastic Send-off at Freeman's Reach

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 4

On Saturday night last a most enthusiastic send-off was tendered to Corporal R. E. Dunstan, Lance-Corporal H. Greentree, and Troopers D…

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Farewell to Richmond Soldiers

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 2

On Tuesday evening last the members ot the Pride of Richmond Lodge of Druids assembled at the CommercWl. Hotel to tender a fitting farewell to some of the members of the…

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The Anti War Society's Petition. (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 9

Sir,—I was not surprised when I learned, per medium of your paper, that the Windsor Borough Council had treated the above in somewhat the Game cavalierly style that was adopted towards it by other…

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Returning Soldiers

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 5

A petition is being signed at Mr. J. W. Allison's shop for presentation to the Mayor, requesting him to call a public meeting for the purpose of…

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Preparing to Receive the Returning Soldiers

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

The soldiers who are returning are to get a royal welcome. A big meeting was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday evening to arrange…

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More of Our Soldiers Home. Royal Welcome to Windsor. Torches and Fireworks

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 2

Amongst the 1600 or more returned soldiers who landed in Sydney on Monday from the troopship Aurania were several from the…

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A Welcome Home

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 3

At the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, of Copeland Village, Freeman's Reach, a number of friends assembled at their residence to join in…

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Richmond. Soldiers' Welcome and Peace

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 13 June 1902 · page 4

Nearly thirty turned up to the meeting at the School of Arte last Friday night, the Mayor (Mr. E. Campbell) presiding. It was a most…

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Returned Soldiers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 14 June 1902 · page 4

AMONGST the troops who landed in Sydney last week by the troopship Aurania were six Hawkesbury lads five of whom came to Windsor on Thursday of last week. They were Lance-Corporal D…

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Welcome Home. to Returned Soldiers at Freeman's Reach

Hawkesbury Herald · Friday 20 June 1902 · page 4

On Monday night last the Freeman's Reach folk turned out right loyally to a welcome home tendered to a number of recently returned soldier", who had…

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Welcome to Returned Soldiers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 1

ON Monday night, 16th inst, an enthusiastic "Welcome Home" was tendered at Freeman's Reach to local returned troopers from South Africa, in a huge marque erect…

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Peace Demonstration And Welcome to Returned Soldiers. A Gorgeous Procession. Richmond Agog With Excitement

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 28 June 1902 · page 8

NEVER since its settlement has Richmond been in such a ferment of excitement, or has it presented such a magnificent spectacle as was the case on Friday night last…

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The Soldiers Return

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 1

WHEN wild war's deadly blast was blawn, And gentle peace returning, Wi' many a sweet babe fatherless. And many a widow mourning;…

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A Soldier's Letter

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 10

THE following letter was received by Mr. T. Esther, of Newtown, from his son (Mr G. W Eather) now in South Africa ;—" I have left Johnesberg and joined the col…

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