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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Soldiers' Letters. HEED

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 7

Private E. P. Clott, who volunteered from Balgownie, in a letter to his father says:—It is a great experience over here (Egypt). If we ever get…

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A Balgownie Soldier's Diary (2)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 18

The following is a continuance of Pte. J. Masters account of experiences at Gallipoli, received by his brother, Mr. R. Masters…

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Soldiers' Letters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 20

Miss Brett, Mt. Pleasant, has received a letter from Pte. G. Smith, from which the following are extracts. We had a pleasant journey from…

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War Chest Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

On Monday evening we remind our readers the War Chest concert will take place, the local branch having worked satisfactory for its success…

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Soldiers' Letters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 3

Mrs. W. R. Cooke, of Gerringong, has received two letters from her son Private Harold Cooke, in Egypt. Writing from Railhead Camp about 'eight…

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War Chest Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

A well attended meeting of ladies was held in the Council Chambers last night to take steps to fall into line with other centres on the 30th…

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How to End the War

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 4

We have received the following, from a correspondent :— That children are much interested in the course of the war, and are…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Admiral Von' Kessler told the German Navy League that Germany was entitled to use submarines as a weapon in a most daring way against the…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Private Vic. Thompson writing Mr. H. S. Backland, of [?] from somewhere in France, says:—[?] day (Good Friday) proves me [?]…

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War Chest Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 2

Kiama again showed its willingness to help in patriotly work by turning out on masse to the above concert, ably organised by Mrs. T. V…

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War Loan

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 10

We have received copies of forms of application and other directions. There are circulars addressed to employees. The Government, the circular…

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War Lecture

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 7

Mr. Harry Gullett, who will lecture in the Town Hall, Wollongong, on Thursday, June 29th, under the auspices of the Wollongong War…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 2

The Mexicans blame the Americans for the recentencounter the Americans ordering the attack after they had been requested to withdraw…

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Soldier and Anthill

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 3

Only the other day (wrote the Manila correspondent of Leslie's Weekly) the Kansas volunteers got under a fire so heavy that, after spreading out in line of skitmishers, the…

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Soldiers' Letter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 6

The following extracts are from a letter written from Colomoo by Private Albert E. Davies, the eldest son of the Rev. Thomas Davies…

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Soldiers' Letters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 4

Corporal L. R. Carried, who left Sydney on the twenty-third December, last for the front, writes to say he spent a few months in various parts…

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Soldiers' Letters Corpl. J. F. Souter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 7

From letters received by Mrs. J. F. Souter, Keiraville, from her husband. A letter dated from the trenches, in France, April fourteenth—…

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A Balgownie Soldier's Diary (3.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 17

The following is the continuation of letter received from Pte. J. W. Masters, by his brother, Mr. J. R. Master:—…

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War Loan Bonds. Under Deferred Payment

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 1

A new departure has been made in connection with the War Loan now being floated, and one that is likely to prove extremely popular,…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 27 June 1916 · page 2

A message from Madrid states that it is reported that a German submarine is due at New York with a message for the President…

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