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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

2,397 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 68 of 120

Stranded Tasmania Soldiers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 3

About three hundred returning Tasmanian soldiers, who are stranded in Melbourne owing to the maritime strike, are to be conveyed to their homes on the…

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Friction with Soldiers. Tree-cutters Cease Work. the Trouble Settled

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 3

Yesterday some friction occurred between the City Engineer (Mr. S. G Davey) and Mr. Hilton Connor, one of the returned soldiers engaged in…

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Ulmarra. Soldiers Return Home

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 2

In the afterglow of a typical Australian winter's day, six "tired but happy" warriors arrived home yesterday, after an absence of nearly four…

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Ulmarra Oddfellows. District Officers' Visit. Presentation to Returned Soldier-members

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 11 July 1919 · page 2

On Thursday evening, 3rd inst., following a Lodge meeting, the members of "Pride of Ulmarra" Lodge. M.U.O.O.F., held a light banquet and…

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A.I.F. Anzac Memorial. Peal of Bells' in Lands Office. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 5

It has been suggested that a carillon of bells be placed in the tower of the Lands Office as a permanent Anzac memorial. The Premier, questioned, said he was…

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Payment to War Workers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 5

The sum of £20,000 was paid to returned war workers at Victoria Barracks to-day. There were 380 recipients, many of whom received between £70 and £80 each…

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Services Acknowledged Presentation to Mr V. Smith From War Amelioration Fund

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

Mr. V. C. Smith, who has been associated with the Coffs Harbor and District War Amelioration fund since its very inception, and…

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Soldiers' Deferred Pay

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 2

There are many returned soldiers in this district who have their deferred pay owing to them by the Defence Department. Some of these men…

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Soldiers on Strike. Deputation to the Mayor. Dispute Settled

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 3

Yesterday morning a delegation, consisting of Messrs. A. Doolan, R. Hall, J. O'Connor and McLeod, waited on the Mayor at the Town Hall, with respect…

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Ulmarra Soldiers' League

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 4

Mr. L. R. Morris presided over the first regular meeting of the members of the above recently, when there was a good attendance. It was decided to convey to…

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Tucabia Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 5

The Tucabia residents recently formed a Soldiers' Welcome League with the object of according suitable welcomes to the soldiers returning to that district. The…

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Blind Soldiers' Association. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1919 · page 5

To date there have been 21 blind soldiers returned to the State, and 18 of them have formed an association, and they have the cordial backing of a number…

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Report of War Graves Commission. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 July 1919 · page 3

The report issued by the War Graves Commission states that various architects are preparing designs for the planting and building required in France; while steps…

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Haig's Candour. Incidents of the War. England Bore the Brunt of Fighting. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 July 1919 · page 3

Sir Douglas Haig, in a speech at Newcastle, discussed the incidents of the war with extraordinary candour. "We talk much about the Allies, and it was right…

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The Soldiers' Strike

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 July 1919 · page 3

Sir,--Please spare me space in your journal to express, my opinion on the recent strike of the returned men. I read your report in Friday's issue, and…

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Address to 12,000 Soldiers. "White Australia" Policy. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 July 1919 · page 3

Mr. Hughes addressed. 12,000 Austradians at Tidworth, and was carried shoulder high to the parade ground. He said he was told in Paris we would throw open…

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Patriotic Bodies. Red Cross and War Work. Branch Annual Reports. Southgate Red Cross Society

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 3

The fourth annual meeting of the above was held on Tuesday night, 8th July, Mr. G. R. Martin presiding. The following is the annual report presented by the…

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Telegrams. Stealing a Soldier's Money. Charge Against a Solicitor. Perth

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 5

John Nairn a solicitor, of Beverley, West Australia, has been arrested and charged with stealing £1144, the property of Joseph Curtin, a returned soldier. The…

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Ulmarra Soldiers' Shop

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 4

The monthly shop day was held last Friday in Mr. C. T. Matthews' premises, when the sum of £4184 was realised. The following donations were received:--…

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German New Guinea. Proposed Soldier Settlement. Resident Proprietors Desired

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 July 1919 · page 6

In further explanation of the proposal contained in the "Courier" on June 23, that a carefully selected class of returned soldiers should be given preferential…

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