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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

149 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 8

Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 1

On Monday evening, 22nd December, a most successful and enjoyable party was held at, the Bomaderry Home. It was the soldiers' Xmas…

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Welcome Home & Presentation-sergt. Barrington

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday night last, a lasper Welcome Home and Presentation was tendered Serg H. E. V Bar[?]in [?]on at the…

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Welcome Home at Central Tilba

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 2

On Tuesday evening 30th Dec., a welcome home was given to returned soldiers, E. Davis, Duncan, Poole, and S. Graham, in the…

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Five Years in the Australian Navy. [?]llbat from the Declaration of War till Peace

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 4

THE above is from a Diary of events faithfully written up from day to day, and is one of the few authentic accounts of a Cruise in an Australian…

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Bursaries for War Orphans

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

At Cycle Shire Council on Monday, a communication from the Anzac Memorial Appeal Committee, stating that there were 3,220 children whose…

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Soldiers' Home

The Nowra Leader · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5

A meeting was held at the Soldiers' Home, Bomaderry, on Saturday, 10th January. Present: Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Hayles, Miss Sybil Mackenzie, Mrs…

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War Service Concert

The Bega Budget · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

This musical fixture, held on Thursday evening, was quite the success it was expected to be. There was a full house, all the…

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Hindenburg's Prediction. War in the Near, Future

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 2

In a speech delivered by Hindenburg, in Silesia, the German military leader said:— "We Germans are not beaten—we…

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Five Years in the Australian Navy. Afloat from the Declaration of War till Peace

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 4

THE above is from a Diary of events faithfully written up from day to day, and is one of the few authentic accounts of a Cruise in an Australian…

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Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the House Committee was held at the Home on Saturday, 10th inst. Present—Mrs. "Mackenzie, Mr. Hayles, Miss Sybil Mackenzie,…

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A Brogo Welcome Home

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

An ideal summer day was enjoyed by a large number of Brogo friends at the Brogo bridge on Thursday last, the occasion being the…

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Diggers and Drink. What a Soldier Says—and What Government Says

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 6

A recent issue of the Adelaide "Observer" tells of a public meeting which packed Adelaide Town Hall to hear Captain George Burkett speak…

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Five Years in the Navy. Australian Afloat from the Declaration of War till Peace

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 4

THE above is from Diary of events faithfully written up front day to day, and is one of the few authentic accounts of a Cruise in an Australian…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Cottage Hospital Proposal Approved

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 24 January 1920 · page 4

The best meeting yet held in connection with the proposal to. erect some memorial to. district fallen soldiers assembled at the Nowra School…

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Soldiers' Home

The Nowra Leader · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

A meeting was held at the Soldiers' Home, Bomaderry, on Tuesday, January 27th. Present: Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Hayles, Mrs. Mark Morton, Misses…

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Welcome Home at Eurobodalla

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

On Friday evening, 16th instant, in the local hall, a welcome home was tendered Capt. M. O. Stormen, who has just returned from service abroad,…

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Five Years in the Australian Navy. Afloat from the Declaration of War till Peace

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 4

THE above is from a Diary of events faithfully written up from day to day, and is one of the few authentic accounts of a Cruise in an Australian…

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Soldiers' Home

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 1

A meeting of the House Committee was held at the Home on January 27. Present: Mrs. Mackenzie (President), Mr. Hayles, Mrs. Mark Morton,…

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Cobargo District Soldiers Memorial Fund Successfully Launched. Five £10 Donations Head the List

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 31 January 1920 · page 2

Although perhaps rather too short notice was given for thorough organisation for a sports demonstration in connection with the above on…

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Diggers and Drink. What a Soldier Says—and Government Says

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1920 · page 2

A recent issue of the Adelaide “Observer” tells of a public meeting which packed Adelaide Town Hall to hear Capt. George Burkett…

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