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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

416 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 21

Soldiers' Garden

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

We remind our readers of the stall in aid of the local Soldiers' Fund. It was first established on the first Anzac day during the camps stay in…

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Soldier's Letter

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 9 March 1918 · page 2

The following interesting letter telling of another route of Australian travel as scan through a district boy's eyes, has been kindly sent us for…

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War Chest

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 4

The Albion Park, War Chest branch completed its first year at the meeting on March 1st. During this time the members sent away…

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The War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

The Sixth War Loan is the subject of an announcement iu our business columns from the Bank of N.S.W., the Commercial Banking…

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War Chest. Wollongong Branch

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 9

The annual meeting of the local branch of the Citizen's War Chest Fund, was held in the Mayor's room on Tuesday night last. The…

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Stray Notes. Our War Debt

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 7

In connection with the war we have spent 233 millions, and we have, raised but 153 millions of which the odd 53 millions have…

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Current Comment. the War Loan

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 7

Australia has been materially enriched by the war. Is there, however, anyone amongst us who does not realise that his money brings…

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A Soldier's Letter

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

Mr. A. W. Vining (Bellingen), has received the following letter from his son, Gunner A. W. Vining, Royal Australian Artillery, a one-time Wollongong school…

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Welcome Home

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

A hearty Welcome Home was accorded at the station on Friday night last to Ple. Robert Halliwell, a. war veteran, insomuch as he had served in the…

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Women's War Work

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

Mrs. Jamieson Williams, wife of the Rev. Jamieson Williams of Nowra, is to give an address in the church of England school hall Jamberoo on…

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Time-payment Money. Easy Gilt Edged Securities. Anyone Can Buy War Loan. Teaching, the People Economy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 6

The position in regard to the Sixth War Loan is that anyone who has definite prospects can to be up bonds…

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Time Payment Money Easy Gilt-edged Securities. Anyone Can Buy War Loan. Teaching the People Economy

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 4

The position in regard to the Sixth War Loan is that anyone who has definite prospects can take up bonds. It is not necessary for a person to…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 March 1918 · page 2

Signaller F. Timbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gab. Timbs, of Albion Park, returned home from the war on Tuesday last, bearing the marks…

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Pte. Stanley Sproule. Killed in Action

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1918 · page 2

We deeply regret to learn the sad news was conveyed on Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. T. Sproule, of "Woodbrook," Jamberoo…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 27 March 1918 · page 2

On Saturday evening, the citizens of Kiama gave an enthusiastic demonstration in welcoming Pte. A. A. . Edwards, who returned home by the, 8…

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A Soldier's Letter

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 15

Mr. S. Thorne, Crown-street, received, this week, a letter from Private Wally Kirwan, dated January 2nd. He writes: My fourteen days leave of absence to…

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Welcome to Returned Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 March 1918 · page 4

In the Mount Keira School of Arts last Friday night Privates Yates, Kemp and Emery were welcomed home by the members of the Mount Keira Rugby…

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The War. Latest Cables. Optimistic Tone. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

A New York message states that the official attitude in Washington and the tone of the newspapers is full of confidence. It is believed…

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Soldiers' Letters

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 March 1918 · page 2

Mr. A. Weeks, of Helensburgh, has received, a letter from Nurse Vilditch, of Tonbridge Hospital, Kent, in which she states: I was…

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A Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 3 April 1918 · page 2

On Wednesday last, a very nice entertainment was given in the Mothodist school [?] to extend of hearty welcome to returned soldiers identified…

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