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The wars & local soldiers, 1916

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The War Cures Atheism

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 8

Horatio W. Bottomley, M.P., of London, free thinker, and editor of "John Bull," has renounced his atheism as a result of the war. He…

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When the War is Over

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 5

Here in England the great change caused in our daily life by the war has had far reaching effect, and already discussion is taking place as to…

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Books and the War. Cananites, Hittites, House of Judah and the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

A great book (price 21s) has just been published, which endeavours to prove, quite as conclusively, as we know it has been proved, last [?]…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

A message from Rome states that the property belonging to the Austrian Imperial family in Italy has been seized and will be sold to…

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No Local Soldiers' Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

The Grafton War Service Committee which was organising a Queen of the Day Carnival for local patriotic funds when the Federal Government…

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Soldiers' Letters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 8

By a recent mail came to Mrs. R. Lewis, Keiraville, letters from her son, Gunner Geo. Lewis:—he writes on date 27th June: This…

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Soldiers Letters. Trooper D. J. Campbell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 2

Very interesting letters were received last mail from Trooper Campbell by his home folk, and the kind permission to print the same will be appreciated…

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Soldiers Right to Vote

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 September 1916 · page 2

Speaking on the above subject in the Assembly last week, Mr. M. F. Morton said: "I listened carefully to the remarks of the Premier when he…

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The War. Latest Cables. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1916 · page 2

It is officially announced that ten airships took part in the last air raid. An airship of the latest Zeppelin type was seen over London at…

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The War Cures Atheism

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 4 October 1916 · page 3

Hora[?]o W. Bottomley, M.P., of London, free thinker, and editor of "John Bull," has renounced his athe[?]m as a result of the war. He…

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The War. Latest Gables

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The War Office reports that the Jeneksy offensive ended on Wednesday in a complete success, and the day was spent consolidating the position won…

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Britain's War Debt Equals Income. MR. McKENNA HOPEFUL

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 5

"I don't wish to lay myself open to the charge of optimism, and therefore I shall express no opinion as to when the war will end," said the…

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How Our Soldiers are Cared For

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 5

The following beautiful letter, full of sympathy and solicitude, has been received by Mrs. Houghton, of Keiraville. It illustrates the fact that…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 6

Mrs. W.G. Stewart has received the following letter from Private Harry Baker, at one time connected with the Wollongong post office :—I suppose…

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Soldiers' Letters. One of the Australian Successes on the Western Front

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 19

Frank Madden, oldest son of Alderman W. Madden of Balgownie, writing to his parents just before meeting his fate on the battlefield in France penned the…

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War Service

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 2

The notice calling up the men who are or the age of 21 years and upwards and under 35 years, who are lable under the Defence Act appears in our…

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Soldiers Social

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 2

At the Methodist School Hall on Thursday 28th September, a very successful social evening was held. Refreshments for the occasion being…

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Soldiers Letters. Bombardier Norman McCLINTOCK

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 7 October 1916 · page 2

The following interesting letter was received by a friend last mail and tells of the new "Crying Gas" used by the Germans:—…

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A Masterly War-Study

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 4

"Life" for October comes out just in time to celebrate the most important events that have occurred in the war for the last eighteen months…

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The War. London, Monday Night

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 2

General Sir Douglas Haig in[?] noon report says: We progressed to established posts east of Le Sars. We successfully discharged gas north of…

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