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The wars & local soldiers, 1915

343 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 18

War Census

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 September 1915 · page 2

It has been decided that the war census shall be taken throughout Australia on 6th to 15th September, and a proclamation will shortly be issued…

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War Census

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

At the weekly meeting of the Workers' Educational Association the members decided to form themselves into a committee to assist citizens in the…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 2

A British submarine torpedoed and sunk four Turkish transports. Germany paid Spain £12000 as an indemnity for the lives of seven…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 7

Private Fred Mahady has written to his father stating he is still in Egypt, and mentions the names of some wounded Wollongong boys he…

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A Soldier's Letter Private Fred. Muir's Narrative Continued

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 September 1915 · page 6

The whole affair only occupied about ten minutes, but in that time out of sixty who [?]ntured out there were twenty-seven wounded, and five…

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War Census

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

In addition to the names published in our columns on Friday, the following members of the W.E.A. will help in filling in of Census returns :—Mr. B…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

After being torpedoed the Hesperian floated until Monday, when she sank whilst being towed to Queenstown. The crew stuck to their ship almost to the…

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The Reflections of a Soldier Stirring Sermon by Rev. C. S. OLVER

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 September 1915 · page 2

Garbed in the now familiar khaki uniform of the Expeditionary Forces, with three stripes denoting the rank of sergeant, and the Geneva Red Cross…

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For the War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 3

Mr. R. J. Thomas, assistant teacher at Kiama Public School has enlisted having been accepted for the A.M.C., his sight causing rejection, for general…

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War Census. Estimation of Goodwill

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 September 1915 · page 2

The correct estimation for the War Census returns of the value of the goodwill of their businesses is regarded as a matter of difficulty by many…

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Wounded at the Front

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 3

Word was received by Mrs. Thomas, of Marshall Mount, a few days ago that her son Wallie had been dangerously wounded at Gallipoli. He was…

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After a Year of War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 8

The cover of "Life" for September, just issued, shows us a picture of the world rent in twain by the sword of wars, and across the globe runs the…

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The Danger of a Long War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 4

A writer in a contemporary states:—Every now and again we hear of Germany's "enormous losses." No doubt they have been enormous. But…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 2

There has been another Zeepelin said on England and a number of bombe were dropper, [?] 10 persons. The loyal [?] amounted…

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A Soldier's Letter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 September 1915 · page 2
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

Wally Kirwan writes under date of 5,8,15:—I am still in Egypt, and do not know when I will be leaving for the front as I am attached to the 5th…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1915 · page 2

The British steamer Ninisa was sunk by a submarine. The crew, were saved. The steamer Santa Anna, is reported on fire in the mid Atlantic, she…

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A Soldier's Downfall

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 14 September 1915 · page 2

At the local Police Court this morning, before Mr. A. Elliott, S.M., a young Maori soldier name Moir was charged with having no lawful visible…

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