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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Blinded Soldiers' Tea Company

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Dame Margaret Davidson writes to the Secretary of the Country Press Association :— Dear Sir,—The have of late been numerous reports in…

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"Second Civil War" (Published by Arrangement) DRY v. WETS

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 13

To judge from the American press, says the London "Morning Post," there is now proceeding across the Atlantic a sore of second Civil War, in which the…

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In Peace and War. Tribute to Lloyd George. Services to the Nation

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

Opinions may differ about the policy of Mr. Lloyd George during the last few months, and, for myself, I am in profound disagreement with much that…

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Thousands Killed & Wounded. Prohibition Enforcement. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 31 January 1923 · page 3

The special correspondent of the London "Daily News," cabled from Washington that starting figures are given by Mr. Haynes, the Prohibition…

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War Memorial, Post Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 23 February 1923 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon last there a ceremony of laying, the foundationstone of a war memorial hall at Port Kembla and unveiling a gun trophy…

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DAPTO. Mock Banquet and Welcome Home

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 8

There was a numerous company of young men assembled in the Rifle Club on Tuesday evening last week, the being a welcome home by the…

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Port Kembla Soldiers' Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 2

An additional room, 53ft. by 28ft., is to be added to the existing plan of Port Kembla Soldiers' Memorial, and arrangements have been made with the…

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Wollongong A.i.f. War Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 March 1923 · page 7

The marble slabs containing the names of Wollongong's quota to the A.T.F. are now in position, on the memorial arch at the entrance to the Town…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 2

The secretary of the Wollongong Sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League reports that members are joining up well, and that the attendance at the…

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Wollongong A.I.F. War Memorial. Governor to Be Asked to Perform Unveiling Ceremony

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the above took place in the Mayor's Room on Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Ald. N. M. Smith) presided…

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Anzac

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 14

Anzac Sunday will be celebrated with [?]customary enthusiasm on April 22nd, [?] when after the march of the members [?] of the R.S.A., led by the Town Band…

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Anzac Day and Concert

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 9

The conceit arranged for the evening will be something special. Mr. Ad. Cree and party, from Sydney, has kindly consented to be present, as well as Mr…

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Local and General. Anzac

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 1

Anzac Sunday will be celebrated at Wollongong with customary enthusiasm on April 22nd, when, after the march of the members of the R.S.A., led by…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. R.S. AND S.I. League of Australia. Wollongong Sub-Branch. Secretary's Notes. Anzac Sunday, April 22nd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 9

Major General Sir C. Rosenthal, C.M.G., has kindly consented to be present at the service to present the medals at the memorial service, names…

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News Notes. School War Memorial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 4

Corrimal citizens are doing their share to preserve the memory of the boys from the Corrimal school that fought for their country. At a recent…

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Anzac Sunday and Anzac Day Arrangements

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 6

Next Wednesday will mark the anniversary of Australia's never to be forgotten exploits on the heights of Gallipoli, and Wollongong, with other…

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THIRROUL Anzac Day

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 14

At a meeting of the Thirroul Subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. it was decided that all the returned men of Austinmer and Thirroul be requested…

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Anzac Sunday & Anzac Day. Arrangements. APRIL 22nd AND 25th. Sunday, April 22nd

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 5

Eight years ago next Wednesday will mark the anniversary of Australia's nevcr-to-be-forgotten exploits on the heights of Gallipoli, and…

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Anzac Day. Wollongong Diggers Want Close Holiday

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 2

At last night's meeting of the Wollongong sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League the following resolutions were carried unanimously, and with much…

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Anzac Day Services. Anzac Day at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 5

There was a large concourse of people at the Anzac Day Service at the Wollongong Town Hall, which was presided over by the Mayor (Aid. N.M…

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