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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

271 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 9 of 14

Soldiers Welcome

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 2

The soldiers welcomed since Our last issue Were :—Saturday.—Privates W. Kelly, R, Walton and W. Bronson…

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Pilgrims to Soldiers' Graves

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 6

During the war, the Y.M.C.A. conducted hostels in France which served to accommodate relatives visiting the dangerously wounded. It is now state…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 June 1919 · page 8

The second welcome social to returned soldiers connected with the Wollongong Methodist Church was held on Monday evening last. The hall was well filled…

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Public School Honour Roll

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the Parents & Citizens' Association was held on Thursday night, when it was reported that about £20 would result from the sports on…

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War Savings

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 18

The new issue of War Savings Certificates is a step forward in the endeavour to stimulate thrift among Australians. It is the wish of the New South Wales…

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War Service Act

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 3

On Saturday, Major Evans, Deputy Commissioner for New South Wales, of the above Act, visited Wollongong for the purpose of securing first hand…

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Further War Loans

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 6

There is much uncertainty as to another Commonwealth War Loan. There is no doubt that, with existing loans selling at a discount, the time is not…

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Soldiers Welcome

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 2

Private J. Puckeridge, M.M., arrived nome to Wollongong last night and received a hearty welcome. There was the usual procession to the Town…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 9

Private Joe Puckeridge, M.M., of Flinders-street, Wollongong, arrived back from the war yesterday evening, after about 3 1/2 years' service. He was…

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Homes For Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 June 1919 · page 16

On Saturday evening in Wollongong, Major Evans, Deputy Commissioner, gave to a small assembly an exposition of the provisions of the War Service…

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Erecting Soldiers' Homes. Assistance of Banks

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 June 1919 · page 3

The Minister for Repa[?]ation (Senator Millen) stated one Thursday that negotiations were entered into with certain institutions including the State…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 4

On Saturday evening last a large number of friends assembled at the wollongong railway station for the purpose of welcoming home Private…

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War Savings Certificates

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 20

There are the highest spiritual and material reasons why everyone should devote their time and money in assisting this campaign. First, spiritually:…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 4 July 1919 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon Gordon Jan[?] (son of Mrs. James, Kenny-street), [?] turned from service. He was in [?] Tunnelling Corps, as an electrician. [?]…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 2

The following have returned to Wollongong:— Friday night: Munition Workers Tuxworth, Eastaway and Dodd…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 8

Private Ray Mien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, of Young-street, Wollongong, will be leaving shortly for Germany as an escot with German…

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War Fund

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 4

At a meeting of the Port Kembla War Fund Committee, held on Tuesday night, it was decided to donate £10 to France's Day Children's Funds…

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Red Triangle Critics a Soldier Speaks Out. (To the Editor.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 6

Sir,—There never yet was an individual an institution or an organisation, having attained success in the [?]cal application of humanitarian…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 3

The friends and relatives of Wollongong Soldiers are once again reminded to kindly got into touch with Mr. W. J. Cochrane, secretary of the…

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Our Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 18 July 1919 · page 17

Corpl. A. H. Smith, his father, Mr. A. Smith, fettler, has received word is due in the Beltana due at Sydney to-morrow…

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