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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

271 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 11 of 14

THIRROUL Returned Soldier

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 August 1919 · page 14

On Monday last Corp. Arthur Browning Returned home. He was met at the train by the Band and members of the R.S.A. and escorted to his hom eat…

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Shellharbour Soldiers. Receive Welcome Home & Presentation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 16 August 1919 · page 2

Shellharbour folk do not do things by halves and when they made up their minds to give her soldiers' a welcome and do them the honour…

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War Records

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 3

The Commonwealth Government has decided to compile a War Record of the people of Australia to include all those who have served or volunteered…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 2

Returned Soldiers Association. The usual monthly meeting of the above Association was held in the school of Arts last night. The…

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THIRROUL Returned Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 7

About 150 people were present at the station to welcome back Private Dibden senr. He was accorded a hearty reception and escorted by the Band and…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 August 1919 · page 12

Ptes. Jim Parkinson and N. Smith, and brother, were on Wednesday welcomed home to Wollongong. Corpl. Roy Quist, son of Mr. J. H. Quist, and Lieut…

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Marshall Mount Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 13

A large gathering assembled at the residence of Mr. J. Pearson on Thursday, evening to welcome hope and at the same time bid adieu to his son Driver W…

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Albion Park Budget. Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 4

On Saturday evening last the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Archer, at their invitation, met at the Police Station to welcome home Corporal…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 August 1919 · page 13

There was a conference in the mayor's room, Wollongong. on Saturday afternoon on the subject of assistance to soldiers, it was convened by the Repatriation…

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Welcome Home & Presentation

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1919 · page 2

A very pleasant evening was spent on Monday, 25th instant, at the horns of Mr. M. Jordan. "The Pines," Omega the occasion being one of a Welcome…

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Anzac Appeal. Large Hall Not Wanted

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1919 · page 2

A meeting called in connection with the Anzac "Appeal was held on Tuesday night Mr. R. Hallwell President R.S.S. League presided…

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War Bursaries

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1919 · page 3

The Associated Preparatory Schools of Sydney have decided to make available 18 bursaries for boys whose father or financial…

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Bomaderry Soldiers' Home

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

On Saturday last the anniversary, of the opening of the Soldiers' Convalescent Home at Bomaderry was celebrated before a large…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 2

Tuesday.—Private E. Fackender, Trooper Webeer. Colonel (Dr.) W. L. Kirkwood is expected home this week. He arrived…

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Boats For the Soldiers Illawarra Teachers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 13

Early this year the teachers of the Illawarra District Branch by way of doing something tangible for the health. and enjoyment of the solders in the…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 September 1919 · page 8

Up to Wednesday there arrived at Wollongong and were welcomed; Tr[?] Ed. Brown (son of Mr. Andrew Brown) W. Cavanagh, Webber, and Eric…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 2

On Wednesday evening a very pleasant gathering was held in the Methodist school hall on—the occasion of a Welcome. Home. to Pte' G. Boniface…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 6 September 1919 · page 2

On Thursday evening one of the largest crowds that has gathered at the station for a long time was present to welcome home an old Kiama…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

Saturday.—Colonel. (Dr.) Kirkwood, Lieut. Humphries and Mrs. Humphries, Private C. Murphy, Private Cameron, Private A. Waine, Trooper…

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Port Kembla News. Soldier's Return

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 September 1919 · page 2

Private Stan Lindsay returned home from the war on Tuesday, after two years active service. THE RAINFALL…

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