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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Returned Soldiers

The Bega Budget · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 2

Private T. Smith returned on Tuesday, and was welcomed by the Mayor, who said that their young soldier had been a prisoner of war…

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Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 1

The following donations have been received from April 30 to May 1:-Numba Red Cross, material for sofa cover; Mrs. Knapp, flowers and beans;Keiraville; 3 sets invalrd…

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Practical Ideas [?] Spending Soldiers' Grant

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 10 May 1919 · page 3

At the last meeting of the South Shoalhaven Council, Ald. Herne, in discussing the best method of expending the proposed grant from the…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph," in commenting on the Peace Treaty, says it is not a weak, but a rigid peace, and justice. German militarism…

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Grant for Work by Returned Soldiers

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 14 May 1919 · page 7

At a special meeting of the Nowra Council, on Monday night, there were present—Ald. Holloway (Mayor), Thomson, Leatheara, Shepherd,…

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Welcome Home

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 1

On Friday last Private Jim Bindon arrived home by the mid-day train. He was met at the station by members of the Reception Committee, and escorted…

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Soldier's Home

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 1

A meeting of the house Committee was held on Friday, May 19th. There were present : Mrs. Mackenzie, president; Mr. Hayles, treasurer; Mrs…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 2

Reuter's.--The Canadian Parliament has decided to disfranchise all defaulters under military service for fifteen years. A Washington message states there is a serious…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 2

The Canadian Government has decided to disfranchise defaulters under military service for fifteen years…

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More Soldiers Returned

The Bega Budget · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 2

Private R. Edwards returned on Tuesday and was accorded the customary reception. The Town Band led the procession which…

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Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the House Committee was held on Friday, May 9th. There were present-Mrs. Mackenzie (President), Mr. Hayles (Treasurer), Mrs…

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Soldiers Parade. At Cobargo Show

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 3

The parade of returned soldiers was the most attractive feature of the show first day. Fifty five diggers marched with the old swinging, stride…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 2

Hawker has left St. John's for Ireland, and the flight is thrilling Britain. With lack, he is expected to arrive in West Ireland at three…

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Welcoming Returned Soldiers

The Nowra Leader · Friday 23 May 1919 · page 6

Three returned soldiers--Privates Bert McPherson, W. J. Johnson and Charles Larsen-- were welcomed home on Monday…

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The War. Sydney

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent: The German Cabinet has authorised the announcement that Germany would not sign the peace…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 2

A Vienna correspondent states that Budapest is quiet. The Government hopes to force men to enter the Red Guard through…

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Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 4

The following donations have been received from May 9 to May 15:- Mr. A. Brown, case of apples; Mrs. Pestell, tomatoes; Miss Owen (Wol-…

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Welcome Home

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 2

Wednesday [?] was a [?] of the [?] [?] many [?] relatives [?] [?]…

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Welcome Home to Private R. Monaghan

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 7

On Saturday evening last the home of Mr. J. S. Monaghan, Osborne-st., was the scene of a happy family reunion, for the purpose of giving Pte…

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War Cables. the Latest. London

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 3

The Admiralty has announced that Hawker and Grieve have been transferred to the destroyer Revenge, which was due in…

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