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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Returned Soldiers' Association

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 19 July 1919 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Kiama sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia was held in the [?]…

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Soldiers' Conference. District Organisation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 23 July 1919 · page 2

Sub-branches of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia held a conference on Monday last…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

Privates Rusden and Patterson were welcomed home to Wollongong on Tuesday night, and last night Seaman Plummer and Robinson were…

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Prisoners of War Albion Park Soldier's Experience

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 16

"What were your experiences as a prisoner of war?" is the question which Corpl. W. J. Thomas is times without number called upon to answer, so Corpl…

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Soldier's Letter

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 6

Private W. Kirwin writes: At time of writing I do not know when I will be leaving for Australia, as I am applying for six months' in America, as a…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 13

On Monday evening Privates and Patterson returned and were welcomed in front of the Town Hall. Both are married men; Private Rusden has…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 6

On Friday night Gunner P. Chappell arrived home after a lengthy period od active service and received a hearty welcome [?] the hands of the…

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Soldiers' Presentation Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 3

A meeting of the Wollongong Presentation to Soldiers' Committee was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday night, the Mayor presiding…

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Welcome to Soldiers Committee

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 3

On Tuesday night a meeting of the Wollongong Presentation to soldiers committee was held in the Council Chamber, the Mayor presiding…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the Soldiers' welcome home. Wollongong, was held on Tuesday evening. The mayor, alderman Mayo presided. Mr J. H…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 2 August 1919 · page 2

At the adjourned special meeting of the Kiama Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held On Thursday night. Mr. R. Halliwell presided…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1919 · page 2

Pre "Flu" conditions ruled on Monday night when a big crowd gathered to Welcome Home Trooper Fred Weir on his arrival at the station,…

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Soldiers' Home. Peace Day Celebrations

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1919 · page 3

In view of the prevalence of influenza in the District, it was inadvisable to make extensive preparations for tile celebration of this…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 2

On Monday night the following soldiers received an enthusiastic welcome home Troopers Walker, Doyle, Allen, Corporal Home, and Private Remfrey…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 8 August 1919 · page 7

Trooper Bartlett was welcomed at the Presbyterian Church, Wollongong, on Sunday evening. He had been away over three years, and had been doing…

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Welcome Home. Pte. David Gordon Campbell

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1919 · page 2

On Monday night week, Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell had the joy of welcoming home their other son. Unfortunately deluging showers of rain and…

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Anzac Memorial

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1919 · page 2

On Thursday night last a meeting called by the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League, of Kiama Branch, was held in the Council Chambers, Mr…

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Soldiers' Home—bomaderry

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1919 · page 2

The House Committee met on August 9th. There were present: Mr Hayles treasurer; Mrs. Jamieson. Williams and Miss Mackenzie, secretaries; Mesdames,…

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Welcome Home to Sergt. Olver

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 15

In the Congregational school room, Wollongong on Saturday evening there was a gathering to welcome the late Pastor, Sergt. C. S. Olver. It was a…

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Soldiers' Home, Bomaderry

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 6

The House Committee met on August 9th. Correspondence. From Mr. W. J. Healey, Albion…

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