C. of E. Australian Fund for Soldiers Overseas
Canon Jose, succeeding Canon Garland, now personally supervising and arranging for the Military Church Huis sends the following regarding them:—…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1918
416 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 10 of 21
Xmas Gifts War Chest Concert, Dapto
Music lovers at Dapto enjoyed a treat on Friday night, when the Keiraville Juvenile Choir under the auspices of the Dapto Branch of the War Che[?]…
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Mr. and Mrs. W. Moss, of Church-street, Wollongong, have received a letter from their son Will, who is with the A.M.C., in France. He…
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Mr. Geo. Lindsay has received a letter from his son Tom, who is in Palestine. He mentioned that they had just come through a big battle in…
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In a letter from Palestine, date May 5th, to his sister, Freemasons' Hotel, Wollongong, Trooper R. T. Doyle writes: I have just come back from the firing…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Y.M.C.A. War Service. (To the Editor)
Sir,—Since my arrival in Australia I find that among the public there is inclined to be a lack of knowledge concurring the actual work of the YMCA…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Chest Sock Appeal. 725 Pairs. Miss Phyllis Grey Knits 61 Pairs
An excellent result has been attained in connection with the above and on behalf of the local Branch, Mrs. Blomfield wishes to thank the knitters…
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A well attended meeting of the Wollongong Branch of the War Chest Fund was held in the Mayor's room on Monday evening last. The Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Museum. Minister for Defence Wants Trophy
The Minister for Defence invites contributions of war trophies, etc., for the War Museum. In addition he requires photographs of brave soldiers…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →S.c. Soldiers' Home
A suitable billiard table for the Soldiers' Home has been procured by the Wollongong Red Cross Society at a cost of £108, including all…
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Private Jim O'Brien, writing from Palestine to his mother (Mrs. O'Brien of Wollongong), says :—"Well mother, we are in a terrible place now, it is…
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A meeting attended by about 60 persons, chiefly ladies, was held in the Council Chamber, Wollongong, last night for the purpose of taking…
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There was held in Wollongong Council Chambers, yesterevening, a meeting with the above object. Although convened on short notice, there was an…
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We have been requested to reproduce the following circular issued from the Department of Defence:— Dear Sir or Madam,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →More Land for Soldiers. Tuppal Estate Available
The Government having acquired the Tuppal Estate, near Finley, in the Corowa Land district, the Minister for Lands (Mr. W. G. Ashford), has…
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The following letter has been received by Mr. H. R. Lee, of Port Kembla, from his brother, Private T. C. Lee, of the Kith Field Ambulance…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parcels for Soldiers
The interest manifested in the sending away by the Wollongong ladies of soldiers Christmas parcels, was again amply manifested at a largely…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THIRROUL Returned Soldier
Private Jackson, who enlisted about two years ago in the Miners' Battalion, has returned home. A soldier's welcome home social is to be arranged for…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Help for South Coast Soldiers Home
A meeting has boon held at Gerringong, to consider a scheme of district help for the South Coast Soldiers, Convalescent Home. The. Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →From the Soldiers Mail. Pte. F. Farquharson
Pte. Frank writes home last mail giving an account of his recent experience with shell-shock, and being covered under a fall of earth from…
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