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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Welcome Home at Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

"Woodbrook," the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sproule, was the scene of a very pleasant function one evening last week. At the invitation…

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Unveiling of Honour Roll

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last the district Honour Board was unveled at the Town Hall by Sir George Futher the Cheif Secretary and despite the…

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Blinded Soldiers' Tea Co

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. P. Almond is at present in Wollongong, representing the Blinded Soldiers' Tea Company Ltd., and any orders sent to him, c/o Mr. Cox…

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Gerringong Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday evening at Gerringong a record "Welcome Home" was given to district soldiers recently returned, and a kindly warmth of feeling was very…

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Diggers and Drink. (Published by Arrangement.) What a Soldier Says—and What Government Says

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 1

A recent issue of the Adelaide "Observer" tells of a public meeting which packed the Adelaide Town Hall to hear Capt. George Burkett speak…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League, held in the School of Arts last night, the following office-bearers were elected:—…

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Soldiers' Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 11 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Hayles, hon. treasurer of the Soldiers' Home at Bomaderry writes: "There seems to be some misunderstanding as to the position of the Red…

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Soldiers' Re-Union

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 12

The annual dinner under the auspices of the Wollongong Branch of the R.S. and S.I. League eventuated in the Town Hall last night, and was…

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THIRROUL Soldiers' Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 13

There was a very large attendance of the public, which filled the School of Arts' Hall, last Monday night, on the occasion of the final welcome home…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

On Friday night a welcome home was extended to Capt. Percy Hay and Mrs Hay of Wollongong. Capt. Hay has had a very brilliant military…

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District News. Thirroul. Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 4

With the exception of one, the whole of the Thirroul soldiers have been welcomed home. On Monday night, 16th, a big crowd attended to…

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Bursaries. for Fallen Soldiers Sons

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 4

It was announced on Wednesday by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Ashford) that approval had been given for five Anzac Memorial Bursaries to be…

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Consumptive Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 2

The Red Cross Society, acting under arrangement with the Defence Department and the Repatriation Department, has undertaken practically the…

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Soldier Honored

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 6

Capt. N. H. Whitfield, M.C. and bar, has received a communication to the following effect from the Department of Defence, Melbourne:—Dear…

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Drink and the A.I.F. "Australian Soldiers Exceptionally Temperate." (Published by Arrangement.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 4

In an official report that should be more widely known than it is the Senate Select Committee appointed by the Federal Government to inquire…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The local branch of the Red Cross Society gave a welcome home to returned soldiers in the Empire Hall. Among the "Diggers" present were…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

Capt. P. W. Hay, M.C., and Pte. Hunter, will receive a public welcome and presentation in the local hall on pay Friday next…

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Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

A well attended function was held in the Princess Theatre on Monday evening to welcome home Major (Dr.) J. Mcpherson, Lance-Corpis…

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DAPTO. Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1920 · page 2

The local sub-branch of the turned Soldiers' League, held a meeting on Tuesday. Several important matters of business were brought…

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Welcome Home Social

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

The social unavoidably postponed severa[?] times to the last of the returned "Boyas" of the Congregational Church was none the less hearty for its…

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