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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1901

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"A Soldier and a Gentleman."

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 26 July 1901 · page 2

WHEN the new Covernor of Chelesea Hospital (writes a correspondent of M.A.P.") was Governor of Queensland, where he won widespread popularity. He was once…

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Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 16

By the evening train last Saturday, Trumpeter C. Bode, of the Imperial Bushmen, arrived home from South African service. He was met at the…

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Soldiers Welcomed Home

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 2

A "welcome-home" social was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Bulli, on Tuesday night in honor of two returned soldiers from the South African war—Messrs. A…

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Welcome Home Social

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 13

A very fashionable social arranged by a committee of ladies and gentlemen to welcome home Messrs. Alf. Graham and Geo. Hicks from South Africa…

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Aldermanic War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 August 1901 · page 2

AT the meeting of the North Illawarra Council on Wednesday last, the Aldermen "improved" the monotonous routine of municipal business by having a "breeze."…

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South African War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 2

The South African war is still going. Forty Afrikander families in the Waterkloof district of Cape Colony have been sent into camp, lest they should harbor raiders…

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The Bode Welcome Home. (To the Editor, South Coast Times.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 10 August 1901 · page 16

SIR,—Will you kindly allow me to state in a public way, through your paper, that I believe the reception accorded Mr. C. T. Bode, of the Imperial…

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Back from the War. Entertainment at the Town Hall

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 August 1901 · page 2

Captain Rev. James Green (Methodist chaplain to the First Regiment Australian Bushmen in South Africa) is to give an entertainment recital of his own experiences…

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The South African War. (Late of Wollongong)

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 August 1901 · page 2

The proprietor of the "Illawarra Mercury" received the following letter from Lieut. D. J. Stewart, dated Elaands River, June 3rd:—…

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Latest War News

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 28 August 1901 · page 3

After all, the war is only a Pam-try affair. The Boers are not allowed to sing "Where did you get that hat ?" because Kruger had…

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The South African War. (Late of Wollongong)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 29 August 1901 · page 2

The proprietor of the "Illawarra Mercury" received the following letter from Lieut. D. J. Stewart, dated Elaands River, June 3rd…

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The South African War. (Late of Wollongong)

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 2

The proprietor of the "Illawarra Mercury" received the following letter from Lieut. D. J. Stewart, lated Enlaands River, June 3rd—:…

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The South African War

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 2

The above tedious and seemingly never-ending war appears as far of from termination as over. Just as matters generally in connection with the field work was…

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The South African War. Letter From Sergeant W. RICHARDSON

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 3

Sergeant W. J. R. Richardson writes to his father, Mr. John Richardson, of "U[?]eria," from Klerksdorp, as follows. "We have just arrived back here…

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The South African War with the N. S. W. Bushmen. Letter From Rev. C. FOREMAN, B.A.

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 5 October 1901 · page 2

THE following interesting extracts are obtained from loilers received by Mr. H. J: Foreman, of Gerrongong, from his son, the Rev. O. Foreman. R.A.,Military…

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A Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 11

On Wednesday evening last, the ladies of the Bulli Primitive Methodist Church, provided refreshments for a social evening as a welcome home to their…

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Welcome Home to Rev. Thomas Davies

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 30 October 1901 · page 3

On Wednesday evening last, the ladies of the Bulli Primitive Methodist Church provided refreshments for a social evening as a welcome home to their minister, the Rev…

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His War Dates

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 2 November 1901 · page 1

"Can you mention the most famous dates of the War?" "Caess I can. There's Feb. 7." "Feb, 7 ? What happened then?"…

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The Boer War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 15 November 1901 · page 2

KRUGER is willing to concede the Rand to Great Britain and accept peace on the following terms:— (1) All Cape Colony and other rebels to…

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Welcome Home to Mr. John Waters

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 2

On Thursday evening a very pleasant social was tendered by the friends of the Primitive Methodist Church to Mr. John Waters and his daughter, Miss Edith…

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