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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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Murphy of Anzac

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

The ruinous film "Murphy of Anzac" will be screened at the Empire Pictures, Port Kembla, on Thursday night. This is one of the most…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

Kovel is now under fire from heavy Russian guns. An Austro-German diplomatic mission has arrived at Sofia, Bulgaria,…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

Writing from Marseilles, the Rev. C. S. Olver states.:—We are splendidly situated here, but whether our unit remains in its present position is…

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A Soldiers' Club

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 2

Some ladies connected with the local Red Cross Society intend to start a Soldiers' Club for the use of the members of the Expeditionary Force…

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Wounds at the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

The professional healer, like the professional fighter, has found that many of the things he learnt in South Africa he has had to unlearn in…

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When Will the War End?

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 1

The public seem to be quietly accepting the idea that the war is already nearly over. This optimistic note is due largely to the success of…

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The War. Latest Cables. Still Verdun. London, Thursday ight

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

The Germans, hoping to surround Souville Fort, subjected the whole of the Verdun front to a bombardment for 36 hours. Regardless of their…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

Private J. A. Barrett writes:—We are still in Egypt, but by the time you receive this we "might" be in a big city, which I am still unable to…

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Roll of Service. Druids Honour Their Soldier Members

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 7

At the Friendly Societies Hall Wollongong on Wednesday, the members of the Glen Lodge, U.A.O., Druids participated in a most impressive…

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Soldier's Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 17

Miss May Davies, the Pines, Corrimal, has received a letter from her brother, Trooper Fred. Davies, He writes, We had a sudden change to-day, as orders…

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War Chest Concert

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 3

The War Cheat concert at Jamberco to-night promises to be a most enjoyable one, and the worth ness of its object needs no comment as it appeals…

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Soldiers' Letters From France

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

During the week Mrs. B. H. Boniface received a letter from her son, George, who is now with the Expedtionary forces in France. He writes:…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1916 · page 2

General Sir Douglas Haig reports that further important successes have widened the gap in the German lines, and that 1,500 yards of trenches have…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1916 · page 2

General Sir Douglas Haig reports : The Australians took part in an important raid south of Armentieres, along a front of two miles, during…

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"Old Gold and Silver War Fund." Fight. Work. Give

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

Can we do enough for those men who are doing all they can for us? They are giving their lives for the country. the very least that we can…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Applications by Small Subscribers Up to £100

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

So that there may be no misapprehenson, the Commonwealth Treasurer desires it to be known that any person may apply on the Extended…

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Concert at Jamberoo. for the War Chest Fund. a Successful Effort

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

The generous response which the people of Jamberoo have made to the various patriotic appeals was further demonstrated on Saturday last with…

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Private Function and Presentation to Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 July 1916 · page 2

A private function was held by the members of Nos. 140 and 415 Loyal Orange Lodges, Jamberoo. in the Methodist school hall on Wednesday night,…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1916 · page 2

Messages from Berlin states that the German Emperor has made many hurried journeys from east to well and delivered several speeches on the…

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Commonwealth War Loan. Patriotism and Business Combined

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 1

None of us who have or can obtain available resources—and they should be many—must show a moment a hesitation in subscribing to the…

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