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The wars & local soldiers, 1917

407 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 21

War Saving Groups

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 4

Auguest meeting and win work of the Recruiting, in the War League Committee, to Whe obtaining of subscribers Stampar Saving…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 9

Private J. Lindoy, who recently returned from France minus an eye, was officially welcomed by the members of the North Wollongong Surf…

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Current Comment. Killed in Action

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 7

On Friday the Rev. C. A. Stubbin received information from the military authorities that Private E. P. 11th August, 1916, and he had the…

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Welcome Home. Captain G. C. Walklate

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 4

When it became known that Captain G. C. Walklate was expected home, his friends determined that a fitting reception should be tendered to…

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About the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 4

To write with the above heading reminds one of the two old ladies:- "This is an awful War," "Yes, some one ought to write n letter to the…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 2

The "Petit Parisian" correspondent states that fierce fighting took place on the Bullecourt front yesterday. The fighting continued without a…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 6

Captain J. S. Dooley, formerly area officer at Bulli, has been wounded in action. He was recently awarded the Military Cross for bravery…

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Soldiers' Letters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 May 1917 · page 22

Inspector Anderson has received a letter from Pte. S. N. Bates, one of the Waratahs as follows:— "No doubt you will be pleased to…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 2

A large gathering filled the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening last, on the occasion of the Public Welcome Home to Ptes. J. D[?]xon, T. Simpson…

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Australian Imperial Forces. Conditions of Enlistment. (Published by Request.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 4

Age 18 to 45 years; minimum height 5ft 2 in; chest measurement 33 inches (fully expanded). Persons desiring to enlist may do so…

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News of Our District Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 May 1917 · page 2

Letters last ma[?] told Capt. Bruce Be[?]th, A.M.C, has at last got his wish of getting into the "thick of things," and has left Rouen Hospital for the…

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Australian Imperial Forces. Conditions of Enlistment. (Published by Request.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

Persons desiring to enlist may do so at the nearest Drill Hall, Recruiting depot or Police station. Free railway passes to the nearest enrolling depot…

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Letters to Soldiers. How to Avoid Delay

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 May 1917 · page 4

The postal authorities state that delay sometimes takes place in returning undeliverable letters. addressed to soldiers abroad owing to…

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Always, at War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 3

The worst of "an Empire upon which the sun never sets" is that "the sun never goes down upon our wrath"; we are al-ways engaged on a war or two. In a…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 7

At the Wollongong District School on Tuesday, Mr. Richard Burns, of the teaching staff, who has enlisted for active service, was presented with…

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Soldier's Appropriate Suggestion

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 May 1917 · page 4

In view of the decision of the [?]ens' committee of the Y.M.C.A. to hold Red Triangle Day on June 1st in aid of the war work funds of the…

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The Tug of War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 3

In the land of Illawarra Where the prospects ever please. And the lacteal products vary With the usual work of bees…

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Remittances to Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 May 1917 · page 2

In regard to the provision for pay for members of the A.I.F. on leave in England the Defence authorities state that a system has now been evolved by…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 2

According to the request of the Mayor a citizens welcoming committee net in the council room on Monday evening. The following were present;…

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Australian Imperial Forces. Conditions of Enlistment

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 4

Age 18 to 45 years; minimum height 5ft 2 in; chest measurement 33 inches (fully expanded). Persons desiring to enlist may do so…

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