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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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The War. London. Jan. I.

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 4

Berlin reports that a league of German men and women has been formed for the protection of the ex-Kaiser's life…

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Latest War News. LONDON, Jan. 2

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

Holland has refused to permit the Allies to use the Dutch railways and waterways for the transport of troops and material. An exception…

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Soldiers Welcomed Back

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 4 January 1919 · page 2

On Tuesday night (New Year's Eve) another welcome home was tendered to three more returned men at the fountain, Gunner "Jim…

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Welcome Home

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

On Saturday last there was a big muster of returned soldiers, V.A.D.'s, and townspeople at the Bowral railway station to give a welcome home to Miss Beatrix Brnes Smith…

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Glenquarry War Chest

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

During the holidays the Glenquarry War Chest branch has temporarily caused its work, the last effort being the special appeal for War Chest Day, as a result of which [?]…

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Fatal Shooting Accident Returned Soldier Meets His Death After Rabbits

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

Q.M Sergt. H. F.(Jack) Cheater, Medaille Militaire, met his death as a result of shooting accident near Wilde's Meadow on Friday afternoon last. Sergt. Cheater was spending…

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Reception of Soldiers to the Editor

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

SIR,—As in the near future there will be a number of men returning to Bowral, may I impress upon the relatives the necessity of letting me know (by wire if necessary) the…

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An Anzac Accidentally Shoots Himself. Untimely Death of Q.M. Sergt Cheater

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 15 January 1919 · page 2

Quarter-Master Sergt. Herbert Francis (Jack) Cheater met his death on Friday last as a result of a shooting accident near Belmore Falls, 4…

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Welcome Home

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

Despite the rein, almost all the residents of Colo Vale assembled at Colo Vale School on Friday night, 3rd January, to honor and welcome home their original Anzac, Les…

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Soldiers Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Farrar's Hospitality

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2

An invitation was [?] to the soldiers at Burradoo Boune by Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, of Mittagong, for a day's outing at the Lake and a social evening at their home on…

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Robertson's Soldiers Welcoming Them Home

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

At a recent meeting of the Robertson Repatriation executive consideration was given to the question of welcoming home those soldiers who have yet to return to…

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Soldiers Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Farrar's Hospitality

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1919 · page 2

An invitation was extended to the soldiers at Bu[?]doo Home by Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, of Mittagong, for a day's outing a the Lake and a social evening at their home on…

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Welcome Home

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 2

On Thursday night in the Cen tennial hall a number of returned men were publicly welcomed home on behalf of the townspeople. The…

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Robertson's Soldiers. Welcoming Them Home

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 2

At a recent meeting of the Robertson Repatriation executive consideration was given to the question of welcoming home those soldiers…

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