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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

2,397 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 120

Brighton Soldiers Break Camp

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

"The Times" Brighton correspondent reported on Wednesday that 8000 soldiers broke camp and marched to the Town Hall in high spirits, but orderly,…

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Soldiers' Graves. the Imperial Commission. Recommendations Adopted. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

At a meeting of the Imperial War Graves Commission, at which Mr. W. H. Long presided, all the British and overseas representatives were present…

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Land for Absent Soldiers. a Further Concession

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 2

Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Lands that full consideration will be given to the claims of all soldiers, returned,…

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Coup at Cuxhaven Fails. Soldiers and Workmen Still on Top. Copenhagen, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

A message from Cuxhaven states that the naval officers and the marines made a determined attempt on Saturday to overthrow the Soldiers and…

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Germany's Civil War Fighting in Berlin. Casualties Small Thus Far. Women Taking Active Part. South Germany Afraid of Allies. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1919 · page 3

The latest news from Berlin states fighting is going on in many quarters, though there has been but little bloodshed thus far. Dr. Liebknecht and…

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A.I.F. Another Batch of Returned Men Arrival of Anzacs' Wives. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

A number of Anzaes' wives and dependents, also a number of returned men, arrived in Sydney this morning, and were welcomed by a large crowd…

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War Chest Day

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. P. Lipman, hon. secretary of War Chest Day, Grafton, has received the following letter from Chas. A Le M. Walker, Esq., hon. organiser Citizens' War…

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War Aftermath Parramatta Disabled. London, Thursday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 2

A Reuter message says that the destroyer Parramatta is disabled on the coast of Spain. Help has been sent…

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Bolshevism. War on the World. Growth of the Avalanche. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

"The Times" says the truth is becoming more and more obvious that the various sectors in Europe which are presenting chaotic conditions are increasing…

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News of the World. French War Cross. Awarded to Anzacs. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

The French War Cross has been awarded to 61 Australian officers and men, and to three New Zealanders…

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Soldiers Who May Apply for Land

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 2
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Mr. G. S. Briner, M.L.A., has been informed by the Minister for Lands that full consideration will be given to the claims of all soldiers, returned, or…

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Coffs Comforts Fund. Soldiers Appreciate Paroels

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Coffs Harbor War Comforts Fond wee held at the School of Arts on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. A…

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Notes of the Day Returned Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 4

The news that returned soldiers are jeered at is not new. They are jeered at for having been "fools enough to light." It is reported that in parts of…

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Question of Preference. For Returned Soldiers, Deputation to Mr. Fuller. a Protection Against ' Bolshevism. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

Headed by the Returned Soldiers' Band, about 150 members of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Shipping and Wharf Workers.' Union marched from Hyde Park…

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Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League. Membership of 45,000. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

It is reported that the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League has attained a membership of forty-five thousand, and is increasing at the rate of…

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Senator Pearce " BLACK." Attitude of Returned Soldiers. Request to Seamen's Union. to Prevent Pearce From Travelling. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

The secretary of the Victorian Returned Soldiers' National Party stated to-day that it is likely that Senator Pearce, Miniser for Defence, will be declared…

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Farms for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

The Minister for Lands expects to have by June 1920, 1529 farms available for soldiers' settlements…

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Anzac Graves. Suggested National Memorial. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 3

Mr. Peacock, special United Service Commissioner, telegraphing from Chanak on January 5, stated: The influenza is epidemical. One hundred and ten New…

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Paderewski's Life Attempted. Slightly Wounded. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

A Vienna message says that a man entered Paderewski's room at a hotel in Vienna and wounded him slightly. Some arrests have been made. The…

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