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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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The War. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 8

The Germans bombed Paris last night, using Gothas machines. A report of the raid received from New York states that several…

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Correspondence. England and the War. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 6

Sir,—In your last issue I read that very interesting, and yet sad letter from a lady in England to a friend in Wollongong, on the above…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 6

Aire, Mechanic W. Gray writes from England to say that he is in the best of health. He weighs 12 stone. Having spent nine months…

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Returned Soldiers' Presidency (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

Sir,—The ballot papers for the ensuing election of office-bearers of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League (N.S.W. Branch), are now, or…

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Welcome Home. Public Tea & Presentation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 February 1918 · page 2

On Friday evening, 1st February, despite boggy roads, land slips and swollen creeks, a packed audience assembled in the School of Arts,…

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A Lesson of the War. Zam-buk Needed Every-day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 6

The Purpose of the War is to inflict Wounds. The Purpose of Zam-Buk is to heal them. No matter how trivial is your cut or scratch,…

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A Soldier's Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 February 1918 · page 15

Mr. J. Williamson, of Tarrawanna, has received the following letter from his bod Godfrey, who is a prisoner of war in Germany:—…

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Red Cross in Egypt. Comforts for Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1918 · page 2

The Australian Red Cross Commissioner in Egypt reports that the Red Cross store in Palestine has followed the troops in their forward movement…

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More Direct Action in the War

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 24

In a letter to "John Bull" (London). Mr. H. Bottomly, a prominent member of the House of Commons, says as follows, how he would conduct the war:—…

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Corrimal Red Cross and War Chest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 14

The business meeting of the Corrimal Red Cross and War Chest was held last Wednesday night, being the first after the Christmas recess of six weeks…

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Returned Soldiers' Association

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7
Also in South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus

The annual meeting of the Wollongong Returned Soldiers' Association was held in the School of Arts Hall on Saturday Afternoon…

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On the Way to Fight. Letter From Wollongong Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

Private Arthur Copas, who some time ago sailed in a transport en route for England, writes to his friends:—We sighted land for the…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

Robert William Jenkius, who went on active service with the New-Zealand Forces, will be remembered by many local residents as a…

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League of Help French Soldiers' Appreciation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 6

Mdlle. Soubeiran, formerly of Sydney, who is "secretary" of the Paris committee of the French Australian League, of Help, states that…

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A Soldier's Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 16

The following letter received from France by the Helensburgh. Red Cross Society explains itself. Mrs. Williams, it may be mentioned, is a very active…

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A Soldier's Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 5

Mr. J. A. Beatson lias received a letter from Pte. J. A. Barrett, from London, of date December 2nd. The writer says, among other tilings:—…

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Welcome Home. Pte Lindsay Hetherington

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

On Tuesday evening, despite the fact opportunity was not given for general publicity, a big crowd of some eight or nine hundred people with the…

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Take No Risks, Consult Qualified Opticians. Socks for Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1918 · page 2

For the year beside the socks sent to their own Society, the Kiama Red Cross have knitted 100 pairs for French soldiers, 67 for the district…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1918 · page 2

On Friday night, Pte. T. McAuliffe, arrived at Kiama by the 8 train, where he was met by the Mayor (Ald. J. E. Noble) on behalf of the Jamberoo…

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