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The wars & local soldiers, 1914

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Economies of the War. As Viewed by Professor Atkinson

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1914 · page 2

The favoured few who heard Professor Atkinson at his boat on Wednesday night at the Wollongong branch of the University Tutorial class…

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The War. 37th Illawarra Infantry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

The 37th Illawarra Infantry has received mobilisation orders for the 16th instant. The Wollongong members of the company proceed to Bulli, where…

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War Experiences. Where Do the Pyjamas Go

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 3

A few remarks on matters pertaining to conditions prevailing during warfare may not be amiss at the pre[?]ant time, when much discussion is rife…

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Latest Cables Sydney, Friday. War News Scarce

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 September 1914 · page 2

Very little news regarding the fighting has come to hand to-day. German Airman Killed. The German aeroplane, which had…

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The War. with the First Expeditionary Force. Letter From Wollonong Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 2

Following is an abstract from a letter written by Mr. Roy Dean, son of Mr. J. Dean, of this town, who is a volunteer with the first expeditionary…

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Chamber of Commerce War Food Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 2

We have received the following communication from the secretary of the above fund:—With reference to circulars recently distributed by the Produce…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1914 · page 2

It was thought by many that our representatives going to the war should be tendered some form of a "send off" prior to their departure…

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Women and the War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1914 · page 2

So great is the demand for literature about the war that even that eminently domestic Australasian magazine, "Everylady's Journal," has succumbed to…

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Home-sewing in War Time. a Free Pattern Catalogue of 250 Designs

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1914 · page 2

In these days of war and anxiety, countless women throughout Australasia are industriously making clothes for themselves and the children…

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The War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 September 1914 · page 2

It will be remembered that recently the officers and men on the retired list offered to man the guns at the local fort in order to get into…

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The War. New Guinea Captured

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 September 1914 · page 2

Much interest is attached to the capture of German New Britain by the Australian Expeditionary Force. Apart from the fact that its…

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Children and the War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 2

As we have said before, the spirit of the giving where the war is concerned is as wonderful as the generosity of it. It has extended to the…

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With the First Expeditionary Force. Letter From Wollongong Soldier

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 September 1914 · page 4

Following is an extract from a letter written by Mr. Roy Dean, son of Mr. J. Dean of Wollongong, and brother of the Messrs. Dean, who have…

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The War. Latest Cables Sydney

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 2

The big battle along the Aisne is still undecided, and heavy losses are reported on both sides. From Basle it is reported that the…

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German War Lords and the Masses. Shadow of a "Commune."

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 22 September 1914 · page 5

A New Zealand resident interviewed by a Wellington paper representative makes the following remarks which bears out opinions offered from other…

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Welcome Home to Mr. A. W. Parsons

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 18

At Frew's Dining Rooms on Tuesday evening the members of Wollongong Rifle Club and other friends entertained Mr. A. W. Parsons, who…

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Port Kembla War Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 2

In connection with the Port Kembla War Fund, the total collections to date are £135 16s 10. The following amounts have been allocated to…

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500 War Queries Answered

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 3

"Life" magazine has just issued the first sixpenny number of "Life's War [?]uide"—a new and excellent war publication—in which hundreds of queries…

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Dr. Fitchett on the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 8

"Life's" Second War Number (October issue contains many good and timely [?]uiugs. The chief attraction, among many war features, is a…

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Can the War Last Long ?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 September 1914 · page 1

There are some interesting figures in connection with this war which make it almost appear as if it must end sooner than one would think…

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