War Chest Button Day. BUTTONS 1s Up to £500
Friday, 30th June, and Saturday, July 1st, will be war Chest Button Days at Wollongong. Buttons which sold at 1s upwards in aid of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
447 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 23
Killed in Action
Private Reg. Curtis, who was reported missing about 12 months ago in the ill-starred Gallipol campaign, has now been officially reported as killed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Loan Bonds. Under Deferred Payment
A new departure has been made in connection with the War Loan now being floated, and one that is likely to prove extremely popular,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →English Village Scene. Funeral of an Anzac
Two long lines of blue figures moved with slow tread behind the hearse, showing that free swimming movement peculiar to the Australian troops. But…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday. Casement Sentenced to Death
The trial of Sir Roger Casement on a charge of treason has concluded, the jury returning a verdict of guilty. He was sentenced to death…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →German Barbarity. Soldiers Urged to Act As Executioners
The stenographic report of a recent sitting of the Prussian Diet contains a speech by the Socialist deputy Herr Houmann, dealing with the…
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A resident of Helensburgh has received a letter from a friend in France, from which the following are extracts: The first seek we were in France…
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The Austrians are reported to be in precipitate retreat before the Italian advance, the forces abandoning arms provisions and transports in their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"War Chest" Buttons
The ladies of the local "War Chest" branch carried out the sale of buttons yesterday, the recognised day of the War Chest appeal for funds. The main…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dapto War Chest Effort
A euchre party and dance in the Agricultural Hall, Dapto, on Friday night proved a great success. The proceeds were in aid of the War Chest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan. Terms of Subscription
As a number of enquiries have been received regarding the exact terms on which subscriptions may be made to the present issue of the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night
The London "Telegraph" states that there is a panic in Berlin, and that a large number of troop trains, together with all the available artillery…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Wollongong Soldier in France
Private Ronald Robertson, writing to his mother, Mrs. J. Robertson, Wollongong, from France, stated:— Received a "Mercury" from you…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan. Terms of Subscription
As a number of enquiries have been received regarding the exact terms on which subscriptions may be made to the present Issue of the Commonwealth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth War Loan. Terms of Subscription
As a number of enquires have been received regarding the exact terms on which Subscription may be made to the Issue of the Commonwealth War Loan…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night
A Petrograd communication states: We routed the enemy on the right bank of the Dneister, capturing a fortified position. Hundreds of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldier's Letters
Mr. and Mrs. R. Howes, Crown-street, have received a letter from their son, Private Erinie Howes, written in the General Hospital,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Chest Concert
At Jamberoo on Saturday next, 15th July, a very popular concert is being arranged in aid of the War Chest funds. Special Sydney artists have been…
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A very pleasant gathering took place in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, when the boys in Khaki, who had given appreciated help in divers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lecture on the War
On Tuesday evening in the Oddfellows Hall Kiama. Mr. H. Gullett the War correspondent of repute, gave a very interesting address on the phases of…
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