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Southern Highlands · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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War Trophy for Robertson

Robertson Advocate · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

The offer by Wingecarribee Shire Council, on behalf of the State War Trophy Committee of a captured German machine gun for Robertson was considered at a public meeting…

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Soldiers' Memorial Window in St. John's C.E., ROBERTSON

The Southern Mail · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2

The unveiling and dedication ceremony of the above was carried out on Sunday afternoon last, the church being well filled and the congregation including a very fair sprinkling…

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Soldiers' Memorial Window in St. John's C.E.. ROBERTSON

Robertson Advocate · Friday 2 July 1920 · page 2

The unveiling and dedication ceremony of the above was carried out on Sunday after-noon last, the church being well filled and the congregation including a very fair sprinkling…

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War Trophy for Robertson

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 2

The offer by Wingecarribee Shire Council, on behalf of the State War Trophy Committee of a captured German machine gun for Roberson was…

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Soldiers' Memorial Window. in St. John's C. E. ROBERTSON

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 3 July 1920 · page 2

On Sunday last at St. John's Church of England, Robertson, a very beautiful service was held in memory of the local lads, who…

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Soldiers' Welcome

The Southern Mail · Friday 9 July 1920 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

The official welcome to soldiers, etc., to take place on Thursday. 16th inst, at Bowral, was further advanced on Wednesday afternoon and evening, when two different…

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Moss Vale Soldiers' Memorial (To the Editor of the Scrutineer)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Replying finally to Mr. N. Hutchinson, I may state that when I first entered this controversy the above was the heading and I thought…

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Castigating the Crank Published by Arrangement. Unbalanced Extremism. Checking Soldier Settlement

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 3
Also in Robertson Advocate

Melbourne "Age" boldly attacks the Victorian Ministry for bending a supple knee to prohibitionists in regard to the settlement of soldiers in wine growing…

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Nattai District Soldiers' Club

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

The inaugural meeting was held under the auspices of the Nattai District Sub-branch of the [?] S and SIL of A, in the rooms recently secured over Messrs Pickards, Ltd, Bowral…

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Welcome Home to Robertson' Soldiers

Robertson Advocate · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 2

The third and final welcome home to soldiers who enlisted from Robertson district took place in Robertson School of Arts on Saturday night last. Mr. W. R. Hindmarsh…

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Welcome Home to Robertson Soldiers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 August 1920 · page 2

The third and final welcome home to soldiers who enlisted from Robertson district took place in Robert son School of Arts on Saturday…

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Fortunes in War Stamps

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 17 August 1920 · page 4
Also in Robertson Advocate

How much money has been invested in postagestamps issued in consequence of the war? Two issues of Red Cross stamps of the Belgian…

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Mittagong War Memorial

Robertson Advocate · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2
Also in The Southern Mail

The voluntary workers again turned up in considerable force on Saturday list to advance the completion of the surroundings of the memorial. Splendid progress was…

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Increased Crime. Since the War Annual Report of the Police

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 2

In submitting his annual report for the year ended December 31, 1919 to the Chief Secretary, the inspector General of Police, Mr…

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