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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

271 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 13 of 14

Balgownie Soldier on the Land

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 5

Following is an extract from the Barmedman "Banner": A party numbering about 40, organised by the returned soldiers, journeyed to the farm of…

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Soldier's Letter From Russia

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 October 1919 · page 5

Private J. M. Kevan writes to his parents in Dapto dating from North Russia He is in the Australian Company of the 44th Royal Australian…

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A Soldier's Missing Watch

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1919 · page 3

The following rather strange communication has reached the hands of Mrs. Walkden Bangalow, in relation to a presentation watch "lost" by her…

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Soldier's Protest

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 22 October 1919 · page 2

The following letter, was sent to the secretary of the local Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League in…

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Welcome to Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 6

A meeting was held in the Council Chamber, Wollongong, on Saturday night, to consider, the question of extending an oMcial welcome to soldiers…

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Soldiers Presentations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 6

A meeting was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday night to consider the question of presentations to returned soldiers. The treasurer (Mr…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 5

At the monthly meeting of the above League, at which the President (Comrade J. J. Kelly), presided. The following correspondence was dealt…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 October 1919 · page 7

Mr. and Mrs. E. Organ, of Cross-roads Wollongong, have been advised that [?]eir son, Private J. Organ, 1st Batt., returning to Australia in the Port…

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Gerringong. Soldiers' Welcome

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 29 October 1919 · page 2

As briefly meat one[?] in last issue, another enthusias[?] Welcome was accorded a number of soldier boys last week. Owing to the influenza the…

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Port Kembla News. Soldiers Entertained

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 31 October 1919 · page 2

The M.U.I.O.O.F. gave a welcome home to the soldier members in the Empire Hall on Friday, night, last. The proceedings took the form of euchre…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 November 1919 · page 6

Mr. Lamond, M.H.R., is informed in reply to representations on the subject of remitting entertainment tax in the case of benefits [?]soldier objects, that…

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Anzac Memorial Appeal 1919

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 2

In memory of those who went did not return; in earnest of our everlasting goodwell to those who went and have returned in duty to the…

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Benefits for Returned Soldiers. Remission of Entertainment Tax

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 4

Mr. Hector Lamond, representative for Illawarra in the Commonwealth Parliament has received the following communication from the secretary…

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To the Woman and Soldiers of Australia. (To the Editor.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1919 · page 3

Sri,—What a sattre, the way the Federal Government is helping to Build up a Nation." The cry of all nations during the…

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THIRROUL Soldier Returned

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 13

On Wednesday night, Private Jack West returned home, accompanied by an English bride. They received a great reception at the railway station, and…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 14 November 1919 · page 9

Captain C. Grieve, M.C., a Wollongong boy, returned by the Osterly on Sunday to Sydney. A bride (Australian) accompanies him…

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War Widows Home. Opened at Bulli

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 7

On Saturday last the first war widows' home under the scheme originated by the Bulli Shire Peace Committee was opened by Sir George Fuller…

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Port Kembla News. War Widows' Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 2

The home for Mrs. Warrington, which has been in course of erection, for the past three weeks, is nearing completion…

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Returned Soldiers League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Wollongong branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, was held on Tuesday in the School of Arts, and was day in the School of Arts, and was…

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Town Memorial. in Honour of District Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1919 · page 2

A meeting to consider the that quest of the above was fairly well attended in Tuesday evening last. Apologies were received the Mayor. (Ald…

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