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New South Wales Women and the Red Cross: A Noble Cause
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New South Wales Women and the Red Cross: A Noble Cause

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During the First World War in Australia, the Red Cross organization saw enthusiastic support from New South Wales women, spurred on by Lady Helen Munro Ferguson and the state's elite. The movement mobilized thousands for war support, with both urban and rural branches contributing countless hours and funds to provide comfort and aid to soldiers.

The Illawarra Mercury, a short history
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The Illawarra Mercury, a short history

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A short history The Illawarra Mercury a major provincial daily newspaper