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Illawarra · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

42 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 3

Mr. Brunton Gibb. [?]Mous "Anzac Coves" and 2Fc Entertainer for Wollongong

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 9

The appearance of Mr. Brunton Gibb assisted by Miss Ethel Lang is announced for the Town Hall Theatte next Saturday, January 14th…

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Mr. Brunton Gibb. Famous "Anzac Coves" and 2FC Entertainer. For Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 January 1928 · page 8

The appearance of Mr. Brunton Gibb, assisted by Miss Ethel Lang, is announced for the Town Hall Theatre, next Saturday—January 14th…

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Of Interest to Returned Men. Activities of the State Executive of the R.S.S.I.L.A.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 23

The State Executive has demanded examination by Sir Neville Howse, his representative of T.B. men, in[?] of "Graythwaite" who are not…

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Bulli-Woonona Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 12

The election of officers for Bulli-Woonona sub-branch of Returned Soldiers League resulted:—Patrons, J. Pendlebury, I. Scobie and W. Wynn;…

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'Ypres' & Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 13

The secretary writes:—The showing of the "Yyres" picture on Monday evening next promises to benefit the Soldiers' Club to no small extent. Mr. W…

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War on Mosquitos

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

The following is a copy of a letter forwarded by Mr. H. E. Harrigan to local Councils:—I crave the attention of your Council for a few minutes to…

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R.S.S.I.L.A. Wollongong Sub-branch Pilgrimage to War Areas

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 24

The following is a resume of the plans for the Pilgrimage to the War Areas, organised by the British Legion and the British Empire Service League…

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Pilgrimage to War Areas

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 April 1928 · page 2

Persons interested in the pilgrimage to the war areas are advised to get in touch with the secretary of the local branch of the U.S. and S.I. League, who will supply all particulars as to fares, concessions, etc. These pilgrimages have been…

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Anzac Day

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 4

A special service in commemoration of Anzac Day will be held at Marshall Mount Methodist Church on Sunday morning next, and at Wollongong in…

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Anzac Day Excursionss

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 3

The Railway Department notifies that excursion tickets will be issued for travel by train to Sydney and intermeliate stations on the morning of…

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Soldiers Meet

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 April 1928 · page 16

Mr. R. Scott presided over returned soldiers' meeting last night. Re wireless installation, it was decided that Mr. Williams be asked to…

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Anzac Day

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the clergy called by the Mayor was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. to make suitable arrangements for the…

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Anzac Day Excursions

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 21 April 1928 · page 4

The Railway Department notifies that excursion tickets will be issued for travel by train to Sydney and intermediate stations on the morning of…

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Anzac Day Programme

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 April 1928 · page 2

The programme for the service to-day at the cenotaph will commence at 2 p.m. The Mayor will preside, give a short introductory address and…

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Anzac Services

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

The attendance at the Anzac Memorial Service held in the new Town Hall on Wednesday was not as large as might have been expected, but it…

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Anzac Day. at Corrimal

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

The Anzac service at Corrimal Memorial Park gates on Sunday afternoon last was largely attended. The Churches combined in the service. The…

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Anzac Day. at Wollongong

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 11

Anzac Day was splendidly celebrated in Wollongong on Sunday, when the proceedings were fittingly commenced with a fine procession, which…

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Anzac Day at Austinmer

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 10

About 300 people assembled at the monument at Austinmer at 11 a.m. The Girl Guides, under District Commissioner Pringle, formed up on one…

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Anzac Sunday at Corrimal. Impressive Service

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 8

The citizens of Corrimal and district are determined that the sacrifices made by those brave Australian soldiers will always remain…

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Spirit of Anzac (To the Editor)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 20

Sir,—Does the spirit of Anzac still prevail, thirteen years after that memorial day? I ort times wonder when certain bodies and individuals speak of…

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