War Chest Sock Competition
Competitors are asked to note for the competition "for most socks" knited and returned to Kiama War Chest Society will provide the wool. For…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1918
416 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 8 of 21
Soldiers' Letters. Pte. L. Wallace
Pte. L. Wallace writes an interesting letter to his family from England, where he was still kept on camp duty at time of writing, and says he is…
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The Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce) stated that in connection with the delivery of parcels to soldiers on active service, the Commandant of…
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Private Jack Barrett writes:—During last month we had four visits from the Huns. The people in London seem to be taking the raids now,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Bellambi Soldier in Jerusalem
The following letter has been received from their son in Palestine by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Campbell, Bellambi Hotel. It is dated March 29th…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →War Chest Prizes
For the local War Chest Sock Competition the following prizes have been donated. For the most socks knitted by one person, prize ,of 10/6 donated…
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The Rev. Thos. Knox advises a meeting in connection with the above was held on Wednesday evening last, May 15th, at 8 p.m., in the School of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Home at Bomaderry. Lease of Premises Secured. Under Control of Red Cross Workers
Mr. M. P. Morton, M.L.A., states negotiations for the occupation of the Bomaderry Hotel by the Red Cross Society for a Soldiers' Home have come…
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A meeting of the Wollongong Service Committee was held on Wednesday night in the Council Chambers, Mr. R. Vowell presiding…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parcels for Prisoners of War
The parcels sent by the Red Cross to prisoners of war include the following:—¼b. tea, ½1b. sugar, clb. condensed milk, Ilb. biscuits, ½1b…
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By the Red Cross Executive, the following circular has been issued concerning the Bomaderry Home:— "In response to the appeal of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Hostel Bomaderry
At a special meeting of the Shoalhaven Agricultural Society on Tuesday afternoon , the project of the Bomaderry Home for afflicted soldiers was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home
On Friday night a memorable evening was held in the School of Arts, Gerringong when the District Honour Boll was unveiled, and four district…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australian Soldiers Repatriation
A great deal of misunderstanding appears to exist as to the effect of the Australian Soldiers' Repatriation Act, 1917, which by proclamation of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Land for Soldiers. Issue of Preferential Rights
The "Government Gazette" of May 23rd contains a schedule of areas proposed to be made available for the settlement of Returned Soldiers, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Time Prohibition
A meeting in connection with the above was held in the Mechanics' Institute, Keiraville, on Tuesday night. Addresses were given by Mrs Stupart…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Land for Soldiers. Issue of Preferential Rights
The "Government Gazette" of May 23rd contains a schedule of areas proposed to be made available for the settlement of returned soldiers,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldiers Farewell
At the Wollongong Town Hall on Wednesday night a farewell social war tendered to Privates F. Mason, T. Hedges, A. Peeves, L. J. Burns, J…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Send-off to Departing Soldiers at Wollongong
The public of Wollongong put in an appearance at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening in strong force to give a send-off to recruits who are shortly…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Welcome Home
On Friday night an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the station to give a hearty Welcome Home to Pte. Charlie Townend, who returned after…
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