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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Port Kembla News. Anzac Day Service

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 2

A special sermon was preached by the Rev. F. Alderton in St. Stephen's Church, on Sunday—Anzac Day. The preacher spoke of the glorious…

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THIRROUL Unveiling of the Memorial to Soldiers

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

On Sunday afternoon (Anzac Day), that long-looked forward to event, the unveiling of the memorial monument and fountain took place. Near the…

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Lady Astor Confesses Hate of Prohibition. American Returned Men Vow Not to Marry. (Published by Arrangement)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 4

Prohibitionists have attempted to show that Lady Aston this British woman M.P. is on their side. That is untrue Lady Astor believes, in…

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Why Australian Hotels Are Best. Soldier Makes Some Comparisons. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

The Sydney "Evening News ', (20/4/20) printed the following from the pen of George Clane. of Bondi. N.S.W.. who served with both the A.I. F. and the…

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District News. Dapto. Public Welcome Home

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 5

The citizens of Dapto tendered a public welcome home to the last of the local returned soldiers—twenty-five in all—in the Agricultural Hall,…

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Preference to Soldier

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

At Coonamble, G. B. Burke was fined £5 for falling to apply to the nearest labour exchange when in need of an employee for Wright,…

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AUSTINMER. Proposed Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

With a view to taking steps to erect a suitable soldiers' memorial, a public meeting has been called for to-night (Friday). During the war…

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District News. Marshall Mount. Presentation to Yallah Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 4

At the residence of Mr. G. Dare, junr., Yallah, on Friday evening, Pte. G. Ward was welcomed home by the residents of Yallah and Marshall Mt…

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Soldiers' Graves

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 1

Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. H. Lamond, M.H.R., said: Those who are acquainted with the work that is being done in…

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A Missing Soldier

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 11 June 1920 · page 10

Mr. T. J. Eeverett of Haberfield, writes: My son, Leslie, J. Everett, late of the 39th Battery, 4th Division, A.I.F. has been missing from his home…

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Soldiers' Suit Lengths

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

Any Returned Soldier or Sailor who requires a suit length which the Government is supplying at cost price. should lodge their application at next…

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Missing Soldier

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 16 June 1920 · page 2

Mr. T. J. Everett of "Waratah," Wattle Street Haberfield Sydney, writes:— Sir,—Would it be trespassing…

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Sailors & Soldiers' Imperial League

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the Kiama sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L. was held on 14th June when the following were present: Comrades Craig (Chairman)…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 4

At Wollongong on Tuesday night, Private E. Byron and his wife returned home, and were accorded an enthusiastic welcome. They were…

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Facts About the War. Told in Figures

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 4

The number of men engaged was 60 millions. The number of workers engaged behind the men in the lines was four to…

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Thrilling Narrative. How Australian Prisoners of War were Treated in Turkey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 7

A remarkable story of war experiences, in the form of a diary, has just been received from the Official War Records Section by Mr…

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War In Turkey, FOREWORD. (Copyright.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 July 1920 · page 1

Probably no phase of the war has created a greater deal of misconception of facts than the lot of Australian prisoners of war in the hands of the…

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Returned Soldiers' Euchre Party & Dance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 21 July 1920 · page 2

A well attended meeting of the members of the Kiama Branch of the R.S.S.I.L. met is the Council Chambers on Monday night, and a large…

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Current Comment. Soldier Employment

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 4

Senator Millen, Minister for Repatriation, has made available for publication an interesting review of the employment returns of the…

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War In Turkey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 July 1920 · page 1

(In the Last issue an account is given how Private Creedon was wounded and taken prisoner. He was taken by his captors past some…

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