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The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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Addressing Soldiers Letters

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 4

The postal authorities notify the receipt of a cablegram from the Commandant, Australian Imperial. Force Headquarters, London, pointing out…

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For Disabled Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 27 April 1918 · page 2

Members of the Allow[?] Electorate will be glad to see our Federa[?] Member, Mr. Hector Lamond, is "t[?] a lance" with some force on behalf of…

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Gerringong. Anzac Memorial Service

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 2

A united Anzac Memorial Service was hold in the School of Arts on Thursday night. The Rev. W. T. Hcoker presided and opened with prayer…

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War Chest Sock Pattern

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1918 · page 2

The War Chest are making another "Sock Appeal" in preparation for the winter. They ask that all workers observe the following pattern and directions:—…

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Albion Park Budget Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 4

There was a large gathering of residents in the Agricultural Hall on Friday last, for the purpose of according a welcome home to Privates…

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Welcome Home at Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 7

What was probably the most successful function of its kind yet held eventuated in the Agricultural Hall on Friday night when the Recruiting…

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Anzac Sunday. Methodist Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 2

Rev. J. Ward Harrison preached on Sunday morning and evening in the Wollongong Church to largo congregations. His morning subject was…

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After the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 5

The London correspondent of the "Newcastle Herald" writes:—The war is reducing, itself in part to a trial of strength and endurance…

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War Time Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 10

An Anzac commemoration service was held in the Congregational Church on Sunday evening, April 28th, preacher Rev. Ernest W. W[?]ymouth the church…

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Labor and the War

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Holman, has received a number of cable messages from the Agent-General containing extracts from utterances by prominent…

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Stray Notes. War Loan—£43,000,000

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 5

It is officially stated that the Government is very gratified at the result of the War Loan, which, when the announcement at the beginning of the…

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Our Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 7

Mrs. McNair, has been informed by the Red Cross Society, that they have made inquiries concerning the death of her sort. Private H. W…

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Mr Lamond on Soldiers' Pensions

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 10

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Lamond in the course of a debate upon the Supply Bill, appealed to the Treasurer to consider whether there should…

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War Chest Sock Competition

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 4 May 1918 · page 2

Competitors are asked to note for the competition "for most socks" knited and returned to Kiama War Chest the Society will provide the wool…

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Welcome Home & Presentation. to Pte. Chapman

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1918 · page 2

The residence of Mr. J. Brown, of Foxground, was the scene of great activity on Thursday night last, when a large gathering was present to…

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Welcome Home at Dapto

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 8

On Wednesday night Pte. Gillen, of the 6th Battalion, was welcomed home by the Welcome Home Committee. Pte. Kevan was to have received a send-off…

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When I Was Wounded

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 5

It is perhaps characteristic of this great war that almost every section of our fighting forces has at various times been given the special title of…

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The War. Latest Cables. London

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 2

The British recovered all ground previously taken by the enemy in the Voomezeele neighbourhood. A new German attack has…

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Red Cross. Whirlwind Campaign. Announced. £2100 War Bond for 2/-

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 4

It is not often that everyone gets the chance of winning a War Bond worth ,£2100 for two shillings and at the same time subscribing towards…

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Welcome to Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1918 · page 19

Last Friday evening a welcome home social was tendered two of "our boys," Captain Foster and Sapper G. Baker, in St. Aidan's Church of England…

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