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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

1,262 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 64

Local and General. Maclean Welcome Home League

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 4

The dissolution of this league will take effect after the final welcome home in the form of a concert and presentation of medals, which is advertised to take place…

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War Gratuities Act. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 5

The Governor-General has assented to the War Gratuities Act passed through the Federal Parliament this session…

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The War Gratuity. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 2

Assent has been given to the War Gratuities Act which will be passed through the Federal Parliament this session…

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America at War. Another Lodge Offensive. London, Monday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 2

The "Times" New York correspondent says it is probable that Senator Lodge will introduce a revised Knox resolution providing for the repeal of…

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Cleaning Up. Validation of War-time Actions Bill in the Commons London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 3

In the House of Commons, in moving the second reading of a bill for indemnification against the consequences of acts done bona-fide, but…

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Federal Parliament Thanks of the House. Extended to Australia's Fighters. and All War Workers. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Parker Moloney gave notice of motion of a clause in Mr. Ryan's proposed Profiteering Bill to extending the moratorium…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the committee which has executive authority on behalf of the public of Dorrigo in connection with the Soldiers' Memorial Stone…

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A Soldier's Friend

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 3

Ever since the returned soldiers acquired the Paddy's Plain land, some of the residents of North Dorrigo have been giving them…

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Returned Soldiers' Assn. Monthly Meeting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 4

The usual monthly meeting of the Dorrigo Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League at Australia was held at the…

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Soldiers' Gratuity Misunderstanding As to Application Forms

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 May 1920 · page 1

Owing to a misconception having arisen in the instructions from the Treasury on the application forms for the soldier's gratuity which have been…

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Irish Rebellion. a Sergeant Shot Dead. Two Constables Wounded. Sir Arthur Vicar's House Raided. Dublin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 5

An armed party intercepted a police patrol cycling between Listowel and Ballylongford. Sergeant Mackenna was shot dead and two constables were severely…

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War Graves Commission. Uniformity of Headstones. Discussion in House of Commons. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 5

Mr. Winston Churchill stated that the cost of the Imperial War Graves Commission for the current financial year was estimated at £2,787,000, of which £515,000…

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Telegrams. Private Pay for Soldiers. Income Tax Demanded. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 5

The State Commissioner for Taxation is asking for the payment of income-tax on money paid to an employee while on active service…

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Soldiers' Experiences at Darwin. Darwin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 5

Soldiers who continue to arrive at Darwin from the south are reported to be in sore straits. There is no work for them and as the men cannot get houses they…

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Prince of Wales. The New Zealand Tour. Welcome by Ex-soldiers. "Good Day, Digger!" Waipawa

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 May 1920 · page 5

At Hastings, replying to an address of welcome by ex-soldiers, the Prince referred to their part in the war, and said: "I valued no part of my modest experience…

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The War Gratuity. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

The first payment of the War Gratuity to soldiers will be made before the arrival of the Prince of Wales in Australia. The wives of many returned soldiers…

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Increase in Prices. Greater Since the War. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

According to the State Government's Statistician prices have increased to a greater extent since peace was signed than they did during the war period. Up to the…

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Trial of Hun War Criminals Action Being Taken London. Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

In the House of Commons, replying to Viscount Curzon with regard to the trial of war criminals, Mr. Bonar Law said the matter was discused at…

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Thrilling Films. Records of the War. British Firm Secures Rights. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

A British firm has secured the rights of the official Airway Films of many thousands of feet, combining the most remarkable portions, including combats…

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A War Echo. Anglo-american Navy Plan. Yanks Taking No Risks. Vancouver, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 May 1920 · page 3

A Washington message says: A[?]attack in force on the German submarine bases was contemplated by the Anglo-American [?]val forces in the…

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