Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1915

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

Return of a Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 December 1915 · page 6

On Christmas Night, Private Sam Dalley returned home to Wollongong. Owing to the holiday it was not possible to make the customary…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Soldiers' Pay. Operation of Rates. Privates Worth £4 Per Week

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 December 1915 · page 4

Recruiting is unquestionably hampered a great deal by misunderstanding or absolute ignorance, as to what soldiering is worth financially. Wives in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Soldier's Letters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 December 1915 · page 17

His mother, Mrs. R. O'Donnell, of Unanderra, by last mail received a number of letters from the late Pte. F. Muir. They are in good spirits…

Continued on Trove, page 17 →