The War Sydney, 9.37 a.m
A French-American offensive east of Moselle has gained the first objectives. The British have entered Bulgaria and have occupied Naaman…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1918
416 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 16 of 21
Our Soldiers
Mrs. Gray, of Campbell-street, Wollongong, has been informed. by the military authorities that her step[?]oo, Private Vivian Gray, was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers and the Council. Big Protest Meeting. Deputation to Wait on Council
There was a large attendance at the Wollongong Town Hall on Tuesday night at the meeting culled by the Returned Soldiers to discuss the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Voluntary Ballot Enlistments Absolutely Distinct From Compulsion
Mr. R. B. Orchard, Minister for Recruiting, wishes it to be clearly. understood that registration and balloting of the eligible men for service in the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Reception to Soldiers (To the Editor.)
Sir,—It has come to our knowledge that certain persons in Gray-street, Woonona, are interesting themselves in our affairs, viz., passing disparaging…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Returned Soldiers and Beach Employment
There was a public meeting in Wollongong Town Hall on Tuesday evening, convened by the R.S. and S. League, Wollongong Branch, for the purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →War Loan BONDS.—The Best Investment in Australia. Returned Soldiers & Sailors' League
A meeting to form a local branch of the above was held in the Kiama Dell Hall on Monday evening last. Mr. John A. Lucas, organiser of the N.S.W…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Loan Bonds.—a Patroitic Way of Saving. Euchre Party & DANCE
All who enjoy a nice game of euchre with a nice prize to compete for and a dance to follow, are reminded of the Euchre Party & Dance in aid of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Money Makes Munitions—BUY War Loan Bonds. to Say Good-bye. Mr. & MRS. E. KEYS
On Wednesday a very pleasant gathering took place at "Colver Hill" the residence for some years of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Keys, who are leaving…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers & Sailors' League
Brigadier-General Jonson has resigned from the position of president of the New South Wales branch, Returned Soldiers and [?] imperial…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Seventh War Loan
Mr. H. Cox, presided over a meeting of the Wollongong War Loan Committee, which was held in the Mayor's Room on Tuesday night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War Sydney, 9.3 a.m
The Italians have opened an o[?] sive, in Albania. The Germans have evacuated, and Armentieres…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Welcome Home. Pte. E. Hoare
On Friday evening the townspeople had the pleasure of welcoming another returned soldier home, Pte. E. Hoare, a married man, who has been away…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Tank
The War Loan Tank "Southern Cross" will be at Albion Park at 1 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday), and will arrive at, Wollongong at 4.30 p.m. on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War. London, Thursday Night
The German retreat at Combrai in two days covered 15 miles. A quarter of a million Germans are in full retreat on the Cambrai, front…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The War Sydney, 10 a.m
The British have reached the outskirts of La Cateau. The Americans are through Kriemhild line on a four mile front, smashing the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The War Loan Tank "Southern Cross."
Due at Albion Park Saturday; Dapto Saturday; Wollongong Saturday and Sunday; Bulli, Clifton and Helensburgh Monday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Seventh War Loan. Progress Report & Final Appeal
Wollongong has given to date £16, 000. Our quota is £25,000. The honor flag is in sight if our patriotic citizens will contribute freely. Now…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Seventh War Loan. Progress Report and Final Appeal
Wollongong has given to date £16,000. Our quota is £25,000. The Honor Flag is in. sight if our patriotic citizens will contribute freely…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The Honor Flag. Emblem of Seventh War Loan. Towns Working to Win it
Every municipality and shire now knows the amount it is asked to raise for the Seventh War Loan. Throughout New South Wales the local…
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