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

The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Our Returning Soldiers to Be Welcomed

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 7

In response to Mayor Chandler's advertisement, convening a public meeting, there was an attendance of ten gentlemen and eleven ladies at the Windsor Council Chambers on…

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Soldiers' Letters

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 2

Extracts from a letter received by Mr. W. Liddle, of the Windsor post office, from his brother, Private E. Liddle, of the King's Regiment, *who is in the trenches— "somewhere…

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Soldiers Farewelled

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 March 1916 · page 8

On Saturday night last, a very pleasing function was held at the residence of Mr. Kerr, "Killarney House." when between 50 and 60 residents of Mulgrave and Oakville…

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Welcome Home (For the "Gazette.")

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 8

Welcome, brave lads, back to the dear old town,— She opens her arms and her heart to you— Crowned with the leaves of immortal renown…

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Soldiers' Letters

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 6

Following is a copy of a letter written toy Trooper Cecil Turnbull to his mother after he was wounded. The cable that the Red ,Cross got through from Egypt for Mrs…

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Fruit and Vegetables for Returned Wounded Soldiers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 5

Batches of our brave soldiers are returning almost daily, and the majority for a very long time, will not be able to do anything do earn a living, while many are permanently…

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Another War Forecast

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 March 1916 · page 12

A man walked into the "Daily. Mail", of fice at Brisbane a few days ago and made the following forecast regarding the war :—…

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Pitt Town Soldier's Presentation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 10

Private Eric J. Baird, son of Rev. D. Baird, received a warm send-off in St. James' Hall, Pitt Town, on Saturday night, last. The residents presented Private Baird with…

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Soldiers' Send-off

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 7

A hastily arranged send-off function was tendered lust Tuesday evening by a number of citizens to several local lads who were oh final leave. The affair took place in the Union…

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Back From Gallipoli Welcome to Our Soldiers. an Enthusiastic Reception

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

Five returned soldiers were given an enthusiastic welcome in Windsor on Saturday night The procession winch formed up at the railway station after the arrival of the…

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Soldiers' Send-off

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 7

An interesting function took place in the Presbyterian Church Grounds, Windsor, on the 18th instant, when presentations ? were made to Sergt. R. Sullivan, Privates S. Liddle…

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Looking After Our Soldiers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 6

About 20 people, among whom were several ladies, attended the public meeting convened by the Mayor for Monday evening last, to make arrangements to officially farewell…

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Soldier's Letter

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

Miss—Elysse Stearn, of. Windsor, has received a letter from Private F. Barter, for- merly of Windsor, the date and place of writing having been censored. Following are…

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Soldier's Letter

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 8

Mr. T. H. Frost, of Berkshire Park, received recently a letter from Trooper Ben Mitchell, A.L.H. who hails from the Portland district, and who volunteered for active…

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Soldiers' Banking Accounts

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 8

The following information should be useful to soldiers who embark for the war:— Soldiers having accounts with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia may make…

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Soldiers' Send-off

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 1

Half a dozen of the lads who leave immediately for the war were given a hearty send-off in the Anglican parish hall, kindly lent for the occasion, on Saturday evening. The…

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Soldiers' Letters

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 April 1916 · page 10

An interesting letter has arrived at "The Willows," Mulgrave, for Mr. T. Startin, from his son, Trooper W. T. Startin, 1st Light Horse, but Mr. and Mrs. Startin are still…

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Protection in War Time (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 4

Sir,—It is the general experience of wars that unprincipled men redouble their efforts to impose upon their fellow citizens. Anyone who thinks, can see the same going on…

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Soldiers' Letters

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 April 1916 · page 2

Copy of a letter receiver by Mr. John Lamond, sear., from one of the Wilberforce boys, now at the war :— Aerodrome, via Heliopolis…

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Soldiers' Banking Accounts

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 April 1916 · page 10

The following information should be useful to 'soldiers who embark for the war:— Soldiers having accounts with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia may make…

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