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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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

Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 16

I.O.O.F. Lodge, Dapto, on Wednesday evening gave an enthusiastic welcome to Private T. Oyston, who recently returned. The toast of the occasion…

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Repatriating the Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 December 1919 · page 3

A statement issued by the Comptroller of the Repatriation Department shows that during the month of October, 8150 applications for…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 December 1919 · page 10

Corpl. McKellar was expected in Wollongong this week, but on arrival was sent to Randwick Hospital. Sergt. A. H. Watson is shortly to be…

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The District Soldiers' Memorial Fund

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

The committee appointed to carry out the Spots in aid of the above met during the week and drew up a programme which it is hoped will be…

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Federal Elections. Voting by Returned (Unenrolled) Soldiers and Other Returned Members of the Forces

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 10 December 1919 · page 4

Every returned member of the Forces is eligible to be enrolled as a Commonwealth Elector but is not so enrolled should immediately apply to…

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Keiraville's Patriotism Final Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 20

Keiraville Mechanics' Institute was crowded to the doors on Saturday evening last, the occasion being the final welcome home to four soldiers, the last…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 9

On Tuesday evening Corpt. Len Tuxworth arrived home to Wollongong, and had a public welcome. Next expected are Surgeon-Capt. Malcolm Finlayson, who…

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Welcome Home. Omega

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1919 · page 2

On Friday evening December 5th, a record Welcome Home, in a social tea and concert was given to three returned soldiers by the residents of…

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Unveiling of Honour Roll

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 17 December 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the committee was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday afternoon when the Mayor, Messrs. J. Co. A. Nichonson…

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Welcome Home Albion Park

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 4

Despite its being somewhat belated, owing to various circumstances, nevertheless the final welcome home was a huge success, the enthusiasm of the…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 December 1919 · page 4

On Tuesday evening, Sergt. Kingsley Gorrell was welcomed to Wollongong; after the public welcome, he had another at the eresidence of the Misses…

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