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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Anzac Day at the Port

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The residents of Port Kembla rose to the occasion on Sunday, when a largely attended Anzac memorial service was held in the…

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Proposed Soldiers' Memorial for Dapto

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

A large and enthusiastic meeting, convened by Alderman Stevenson, was held in the Dapto School of Arts on Monday night, for the purpose of…

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Anzac

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 2

In line with all other churches, the now historic 25th of April, was commemorated in the Congregational Church, Gerringong. The Rostrum was…

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Anzac Day. Gerringong

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 2

Anzac Day was commemorated in the public school, Mr. Kebby (teacher) in few words of address to the children and welcome to the visitors,…

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Anzac Memorial Meeting

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 17

The adjourned meeting was held on Monday evening, Ald. Stevenson presiding. Although the weather was inclement, the attendance was fair…

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Soldiers and Tweed

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

A depot has been opened at No. 5 Wynyard Street, under the auspices of the Red Cross, for the purpose of retailing to the public 20,000 yards of…

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Soldiers' Memorial for Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

On Tuesday evening a public meeting was held at Port Kembla, to consider the question of erecting a suitable soldiers memorial. The Mayor…

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Presentation of British War Medals

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 3

On Monday evening, the Oddfellows' Hall presented a gay and festive appearance on the occasion of the social evening arranged by the members of…

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War Memorial, Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 6

On Tuesday evening there was a public meeting in the Town Hall, which had been decided upon two years ago or more. The Mayor (Alderman N. M…

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Soldiers' Memorial Meeting at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 3

At the request of the Mayor (Ald. N. M. Smith), a meeting was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night. The attendance, including a number of…

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Current Comment. Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 6

Something for Wollongong to remember:-Orange has raised £4000 for a soldiers' memorial, Goulburn is aiming at that amount, and Wagga…

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Returned Soldiers' "Hop Over."

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

In the series of public functions talking place this mouth, the annual euchre party and dance of the R.S. & S.I. League promises to take an important…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 6

Additional amounts towards Wollongong Memorial Fund:-Mr. F. C. Barry ("The Popular") £5/-, Misses Lee £3/3, Miss I. M. Martell £1/1,…

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Port Kembla Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 2

A well attended meeting, with Mr. A. Watson in the chair, was held at Port Kembla on Wednesday evening, to further the project of erecting a…

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Local and General Balgownie Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Balgownie Memorial Committee, which was appointed some time ago, but has been dormant for a lengthy period,…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1921 · page 5

A meeting of the committee appointed to further the Wolongong Soldiers' Memorial was held in the Mayor's Rooom, Town Hall, on…

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War Memorial

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 22 June 1921 · page 3

On Wednesday evening last a wellattended meeting, called by the Maybe was held" in the Council Chambers. Present, the Mayor who presided,…

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Austinmer Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1921 · page 2

The committee of the above project (with Mr. G. Cram presiding) met on Friday night, when it was decided to spend approximately a sum of £200…

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Port Kembia Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 2

The executive of the above continues to meet with generous support and hearty co operation During the week cheques were received from Ald…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 2

Plans have been prepared for the preliminary buildings in connection with the Soldiers' Memorial at Port Kembla; and immediately a site has…

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