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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1927

35 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

The Oil War. Moves in Australia. Fight For Independence

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 4

Not only is the struggle for oil one of the gravest concerns of the Commonwealth Government, but with the increasing effort to tap an Australian…

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Let There Be Light, Etc. the Soldiers' Memorial Arch. To the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 3

Dear Sir,—Once again may I through the medium of your valuable columns, pertinently ask, Why this Memorial Arch is not lighted up nightly? A flood…

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The Soldiers' Memorial Arch. To the Editor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 26 March 1927 · page 2

Sir,—I have read with interest Mr. Wingate's letter relative to the utilising of the above Memorial and its ground for all Ambulance station…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 8 April 1927 · page 6

We have been requested to publish the following:—The State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, which met in Sydney…

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Correspondence. To Ex-A.I.F. And Imperial Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 7

Dear Sir,—Might I through your columns make an appeal to those who are privileged, to become members of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League…

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To Ex-a.i.f. and Imperial Soldiers. (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 22

Sir,—Might I, through your columns, make an appeal to those who are privileged, to become members of the Returned Soldiers and…

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Anzac Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 12

A combined Church Parade will be held in the Royal Theatre, Bulli, on Sunday at 3 p.m. A procession of Returned Soldiers and Sailors, and…

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R.s. & S.i. L. Anzac Sunday Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 13

Anzac Sunday Service in the Crown Theatre this year will be of special interest, in that the League's Order of Merit will be presented to…

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Anzac Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 9

Austinmer's Anzac Day Service was held at the Monument by the beach. The Rev. L. Parsons presided and Canon Burns offered up prayer. Rev…

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Anzac Day Inspiring Tributes

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 5

That the spirit of Anzac prevailed in this district on Sunday and Monday last was strikingly demonstrated in many ways. Memories of the days…

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Anzac Day. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 7

On Sunday last the people of Wollongong joined wholeheartedly in the Anzac commemorations, and the railings at the Town Hall were covered…

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Anzac Service. at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 April 1927 · page 9

An impressive Anzac Day service was held in the Memorial Hall, Port Kembla, on Monday evening, the Rev. F. H. D. Alderton presiding…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1927 · page 2

There's but one gift that all our dead desire, One gift man can give, and that's a dream;…

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Welcome Home

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1927 · page 2

On Tuesday evening, between thirty and forty residents of Kiama and Jamberroo, Journeyed Shellharbourwards, to give a welcome home, to Mr. and Mrs…

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Far Worse Than War. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 8 June 1927 · page 4

"Prohibition is America went into effect in 1920", says "The Constitution" (Atlanta). "Since then $63,681,890 have been…

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War Service Homes. Lecture at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 2

Mr Dunstan, representing the War Service Homes Commission delivered a very interesting lecture on "War Service Homes" in the…

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War Service Homes Commission Visit to Port Kembla

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 20

Mr. Dunstan, of the War Service Homes' Commission, visited Port Kembla on Monday evening and delivered a very able fend interesting…

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War Service Homes Substantial Work

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 16

One of the most astonishing facts recently realised by the War Service Homes Commission is that a large percentage of ex-soldiers either have…

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War & the League of Nations

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 24 June 1927 · page 5

A statement in "The Brotherhood Outlook," an English publication, summarises the fruits of the war, as well as the constructive work of the League…

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Homes for Diggers. Cheaper Than Rent. War Service Homes Commission Acts

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 July 1927 · page 7

One of the subjects which is puzzling the Federal Government at present is the search for a reason why less than five per cent. of the soldiers who…

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