Our Soldiers
Private Dave Cook js at present in hospital in England suffering from trench fever. Sir. H. Rauch, of Nowra, has…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
407 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 18 of 21
Our Soldiers
Constable Windsor fears that his brother, reported missing in France, is bombered amongst the fallen heroes, as a letter has been received from a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Soldiers' Letters. Pte. Walter Badans
The following letter gave us unusual pleasure and interest to receive, coming from so far away and telling simply and forcibly of what our district…
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A meeting of the committee of the War Fund was held on Monday. night, at which it was decided to forward £40 to the War Chest…
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We are pleased to say that the rumor that Signaller Mitchell, son of Mr. D. Mitchell, of Mount Keira, had been killed in action, is not correct. No…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Liberty Loan. Appeal by the Right Honorable Sir John Forrest, P.g., G.c.m.g., M.p., Federal Treasurer. "Money Is a Good Soldier' —Invest in the Liberty Loan
The war ds not won yet, despite tho terrible sacrifices and the immeanse expenditure of money during the past three years. The fight for…
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Private W. Kirwan writes :—Being operated upon in a clearing station I was 'placed on board the hospital train and brought to a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Chest Sports
The War Chest Picnic Sports Day at Jamberoo, had the largest attendance ever seen at a similar function at Jamberoo. From far and near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Win the War" League
A "Win the War" public meeting is to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 8 p.m., when addresses will be given by…
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On Tuesday, November 29th, a market stall will be held adjoining the Town Hall, in aid of the "Soldiers' Garden." The Council's permission was…
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Mr. W. J. Cochrane has received a letter from Private A. Simpson, A.A.M.C., written from Salisbury on July 26th, in which he describes…
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Mr. Powell, station, master at Wollongong, has been notified that his son, Private Fred. Powell, was wounded in the face on September…
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Extracts from letters received by his mother Wollongong, from Pte. P. F. Whittaker, Machine Gun Coy.:—I think the French people will be very late with…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Gerringong War Chest 'Queen.' £349 Raised
From Mr. M. J. Hindmarsh, who has worked like a trojan in the "Queen" competition, as he hon organising secretary, we have received the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Church of England Australian Fund for Soldiers
There is every sign that the Church of England is receiving much encouragement in the establishment of its Australian Fund for social work among…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Garden Stall. Tuesday, October 30th
The Soldiers Garden Stall is on Tuesday next. Will all those who have kindly promised assistance note the date, which by a misprint was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Letters. Salisbury Plains, No. 8 Camp, Durrington, August 19th, 1917
The following interesting letter was written by L-Corpl. Wallace of Shellharbor, and permission has kindly been given by Mrs. Wallace to reprint the…
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Major (Dr.) Noel Kirkwood, who has had considerable active service, is reported wounded. At the time. of enlisting Major Kirkwood was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THIRROUL Soldier's Send-off
The opportunity of giving a public send-off to Sapper Bert Gibson was availed of at the Tennis Social last Friday night. Mr. Price, on behalf of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War Chest Coronation
All the interest of the evening was centred in the crowning of Miss Anni[?] Campbell, who in open competition secured queenly honors, Mrs. Winley…
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