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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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Money Wins the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 4

We are, not only in the midst of the war, we are at the very peak and crisis of it. Hundreds and thousands of our men, carrying our hearts with…

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Seventh War Loan in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 15

The hon. secs, state:—The Central Committee of the Seventh War Loan has requested the Wollongong Seventh War Loan Committee to arrange for an…

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The War Sydney, 8.43 a.m

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 13

The Franco-Americans are attacking 12 miles south arid 8 miles west of. St. Mihel on the Verdun front A number of villages have already been captured…

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The Seventh War Loan. Opening Day Programme. Local Arrangements

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 19

From the country centres various suggestions have been submitted to the Central Conmrittee for a suitable programme for the opening day of the…

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Might or Right. Money and Liberty. the Meaning of the War Loan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 September 1918 · page 2

"The best investment in the world is the War Loan, which guarantees freedom and liberty and pays five and a quarter per…

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War Chest Stall

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

The stall proceeds for "Homes Day" on Friday are as follows:—Donations: Mrs. Major 5/, Miss Major 5/-, Miss Simmons 5/-, Mrs. Calrd 5/, raffle of…

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Soldiers' Letters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

Pte. W. Bedford, who took many good wishes away with him from Kiama, writes on July 30th:—"A few h[?]ried lines before we start for the front…

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A Soldier's Tribute. Pte. Albert Parrish

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 18 September 1918 · page 2

Proud possessions are the following letters for a father to receive, sent to Mr. T. Parrish by an Officer and Chaplain of the Regiment of his son,…

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Seventh War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 6

At a meeting held at the Wollongong Council Chamber at noon on Tuesday, the Seventh War Loan was launched so far as Wollongong…

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The War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

The following progress report has been issued by the Wollongong bon. secretaries, Messrs Wiseman and Sheppard—…

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Seventh War Loan in Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 14

There was a gathering on Tuesday at noon in the Mayor's-room, Wollongong. The Mayor said, introductorily, their business that day was to give the War…

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The War Sydney, 11.45 a.m

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 11

The Germans strongly attacked on a wide front, but were completely repulsed with great loss. Australians captured outpost positions on the…

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Might or Right. Money and Liberty. the Meaning of the War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 1

"Lend your money for liberty, lend your money to guarantee to your children the same liberty that you enjoy, lend you money to Right that it…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers Association was held at the School of Arts on Tuesday night, Mr. J. J. Kelly presiding…

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Soldiers and Council

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

At the meeting of the Wollongong branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, held at the School of Arts on Tuesday, Mr. J.J. Kelly…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 5

Air Mechanic W. Gray : We are having some lovely weather over here, but also experiencing thunderstorms and rain. I have seen some splendid…

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Seventh War Loan

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 2

A meeting to arrange the Municipal campaign in support of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening, when the Mayor Ald…

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Prisoners of War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 2

At a meeting of the Red Cross general committee on Wednesday afternoon Mr. Langer Owen outlined the condition of the Australian soldiers…

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Stray Notes. War v. Civil Life

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 5

The Minister for Recruiting has been wondering how many men following their ordinary, vocations in civil life ever take the time to make…

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The Seventh War Loan. Progress Report

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 9

Cash and promises to date amount to £8,500. Saturday, 12th October, is War Loan Tank Day in Wollongong…

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