Soldiers' Letters
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newton Vidler of Summer Hill, Jamberoo, have had the following interesting letter from their son Charles, ,who has seen a good deal…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1917
407 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 19 of 21
War Chest
The ladies of Albion Park who, some months ago, formed a branch of the War Chest Fund, have during the short time in which it has…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. Latest Cables. London, Thursday Night
Sir Douglas Haig reports that the Welsh troops made a successful raid north east of Armertieres. From New York it is reported that…
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Colonel Colin D. Fuller, D.S.O., is coming home. He has been granted a month's furlough owing to the death of his father…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Jamberoo War Chest Raffles
A 21-piece tea set donated to the War Chest Day at Jamberoo and raffled for the funds, was won by Miss Stapleton of Unanderra, and a gold…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Welcome Home
On Friday evening the Welcome Home to the soldiers who have returned since the last public welcome was given will take place in the Oddfellows' hall,…
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The Department of Defence, which is establishing a factory for the manufacture of artificial lim[?]s, is anxious to secure a supply of willow wood of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Settlements
It is interesting to note upon what lines different countries are providing for the settlement of soldiers on the land. As to the method adopted in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The War. Latest Gables. London, Thursday Night
The Copenhagen " Poletikin " states that Petrograd is burning. The correspondent of the " Daily News says that amid the mass or rumour in…
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Mrs. E. Anderson has been notified that her husband, Gunner R. Anderson (Mount Keira), has been wounded and gassed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home. Presentation of Medals
On Friday evening the Oddfellows' Hall was crowded on the occasion of the Welcome Home to Ptes. Harry Smith, J. Henderson, and A. Hindes,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wounded in France
Mrs. Dennis received word by cable from the Military Authorities that her son Wilfred has been wounded in action in France. He…
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The wonderful success of the "Byng Boys," as the troops under General Byng are called, has delighted the country. When the news became…
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Air Mechanic W. Gray writes to say he has been promoted to 1st Air Mechanic. He states : I have heard from Sid Collings. He is…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →District Soldiers. Gunner Norman McCLINTOCK
Mrs. McClintock has received word her son Gunner Norman McClintock, has again been wounded. We trust further news will speedily follow, telling…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Brave Soldier's Death
Word has been received that Pte. L. S. Kendall was killed on October 23rd from a bomb dropped by an aeroplane on the Ambulance waggon in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Letters. Cadet Charles Vidler
Cadet Charles Vidler writing to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Newton Vidler, "Summer Hill," Jamberoo, [?] the Aerodrome Officers' Club, on…
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Mr J. W. Waples, of Canterbury has been notified that Private C. Ferris, who was employed by him at one time, has been admitted to a…
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Mrs. Alexander of "Parkmount" has heard her son Sergt. S. Alexander is wounded and in Hospital in England. We hope she will soon hear good news…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home Committee
On Monday evening in the Council Chambers, a meeting of the above was held to pass the business necessary in connection with the recent…
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