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Southern Highlands · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Soldiers' War Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee was held at the council chambers, Moss Vale, on Monday evening, when there were…

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Moss Vale Soldiers' Memorial

The Southern Mail · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

A meeting of the Soldiers Memorial Committee was held at Moss Vale on Monday evening last. and was presided over by the Mayor (Aid Hawking)…

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Soldiers' War Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 January 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the above committee was held at the council chambers on Monday evening, when there were present—the Mayor (in the chair),…

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Killjoy's Latest Move. Published by Arrangement. War on Tobacco. Sequel of Prohibition

The Southern Mail · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

From an editorial in the Melbourne "Age" of January 5th :— "The great reformers of America, flushed with the triumph of their efforts…

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Killjoy'e Latest Move. Published by Arrangement. War on Tobacco. Sequel of Prohibition

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 January 1921 · page 2

From an editorial in the Melbourne "Age" of January 5th:— "The great reformers of America, flushed with the triumph of their efforts…

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Honour Roll. Unveiled by Governor at Berrima

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

Holy Trinity Church, Berrima, experienced one of the most impressive services ever held within its historical old walls on Sunday, January 30th, at…

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Moss Vala Soldiers' Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

At the last meeting of the committee it was decided to fence the land with a paling fence on the two sides adjoining Mr. Ryan, and an…

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Moss Vale Soldiers' Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of above was held at the municipal council chambers on Monday Present: Ald. Hawkins (mayor),…

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Anzac Day

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 March 1921 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

In response to an advertisement appearing in our issue of Friday last, a representative meeting of citizens took place in the Bowral Town Hall on Monday night to discuss the…

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Anzac Day

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 12 March 1921 · page 4

The State Cabinet has decided to reject the request of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' league for a public holiday on Anzac Day. "It…

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Moss Vale War Memorial. Gymkhana to Be Held

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held at the council chambers on Monday night last, when there were present—Ald. Hawkins (mayor)…

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Soldiers' Epitaphs. Some Are Quaint, Others Ironic

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4
Also in Robertson Advocate

Quaint and curious epitaphs are to be found on the tombstones of all sorts and conditions of men, but more especially is this the case in…

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Moss Vale Soldiers' Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

The adjourned meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday evening last at the council chambers, when there were present…

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Anzac Day. to the Editor

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 2
Also in Robertson Advocate

Sir,—As an Australian soldier and an Australian at heart it seems to me an appalling fact that, after all these years, no definite decision has been arrived at in…

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War Gratuity Bonds

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer has directed that, in future, a life assurance company is not to be permitted to deduct more than four years' premiums in…

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Moss Vale Soldier's Memorial

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 2

An historic event took place on Saturday afternoon, when the first sod was turned on the Memorial grounds, and the work which Moss…

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