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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

149 stories in South Coast's papers · page 7 of 8

The Open Forum. Soldiers' Memorial. to the Editor Southern Record

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,—I thought that, considering the very important nature of the meeting on Monday night to try and come to something definite about our gallant soldiers'…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Monument Decided Upon

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 4

The meeting held on Monday night, to decide upon the form the local soldiers' memorial should take, was well…

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The Wollondilly Member and The Soldiers' Badge

The Nowra Leader · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 1

We publish herewith Mr. Davies reply to tho R.S.S.L.L. District Branch, per favor of its Nowra representative, who makes no comment on it at…

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Welcome Home. to Private W. HOLLAND

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 September 1920 · page 2

A most enjoyable evening was spent at Tathra Road Hall on Monday night when a final welcome home was tended to Private Will…

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Kangaroo Valley. Unveiling Soldiers' Memorial

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 8 September 1920 · page 4

Kangaroo Valley is a self-contained centre, and its residents have the community interest very strongly imbued and developed in them. As a…

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Soldiers' Home at Bomaderry. Red Cross Society. Primrose Buildings. 255[?] George-street, Sydney

The Nowra Leader · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 4

To the Hon. Secretary, The South Coast Red Cross Convalescent Home. Dear Madam,--On the closing of the…

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War Trophies

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 September 1920 · page 7

Mr. Austin Chapman (Eden-Monaro).—I wish to ask the Treasurer who is responsible for the delay in the distribution of war trophies? I…

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Industrial Exhibition. in Aid of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 September 1920 · page 6

The ladies of the Red Cross Society, not satisfied to allow their activities during the war to languish, have been, interesting themselves in various ways…

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A Decision at Last. a Monument for District Soldiers. Unanimous Decision of Public Meeting

The Cobargo Chronicle · Saturday 18 September 1920 · page 2

On Thursday afternoon, despite the wet and unpleasant weather there was a thoroughly representative attendance of over 30 at the public meeting called…

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Football Carnival & Dance. in A[?] of Soldiers’ Memorial. a M[?] Success. Taking in Sight £72

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 September 1920 · page 2

Th[?] Football Carnival and Dance in ald of the Soldiers’ Memorial Fund, held on Saturday afternoon and at night, proved highly…

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Soldiers', Memorial Hospital

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the memorial hospital committee was hold at the School of Arts on Thursday night, Dr. Molesworth (president) being in the chair…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 25 September 1920 · page 3

The local Soldier's Memorial meeting on Monday night was a representative one, but the big crowd anticipated did not…

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War Service Homes Bill

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 29 September 1920 · page 5

Mr. Austin Chapman (Eden-Monaro).—I am in accord with the statements of the honorable member for Yarra (Mr. Tudor). I was astounded…

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Our Soldiers' Memorial

The Bega Budget · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 2

The tardy way in which subscriptions are coming in for the memorial to the valor, patriotism, and prowess of our soldiers must…

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"Buck Up" Soldiers—It's Your Bacon!

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 30 October 1920 · page 3

Walter C. Godfrey, Vice President of the Southern District Branch of the R.S. & S.I. League, writes to this…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. To the Editor

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 3 November 1920 · page 1

Sir,—The reference (in yours of Saturday) to those in charge of the Soldiers' Memorial Fund was not fair or in accordance with facts. The…

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Shire Council Fined. Preference to Soldiers

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 November 1920 · page 2

What was taken as a test case under the Preference to Soldiers Act was heard at Bathurst on Saturday last, by Mr. F. W. Crane, S.M, in the Oberon…

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"Diggers" Day. Soldiers Reunion

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

The members of the Shoalhaven Branch of the returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League celebrated Armistice Day by a dinner and social gathering…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 2

An important gathering of returned soldiers is advertised for next Monday night. It will take the form of a…

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War Trophy Social

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1920 · page 6

A great crowd assembled on Wednesday night to take part in the reception of the war trophy allotted to Candelo The…

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