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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Polish War Condemned. Mr. Asquith's Protest. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

Mr. Asquith, speaking in the Centre Hall, Westminster, strongly condemned the Polish war against Russia, and declared it. was the Allies' duty to prevent…

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Peace Treaty. Trial of War Criminals. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

The war criminals mentioned in the list, recently presented to Germany have been summoned to appear before the Supreme Court at Leipzig between May 7 and 20…

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The Militaristic Plotters. Large Quantities of War Supplies Seized. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

'"Vorwaerts," the Government Socialist organ in Berlin, reports that Government troops raided the office of Generals Von Lettow, Von Boeke and…

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War Gratuity Bonds. Distribution Next Week. Regulations Regarding: Transfer. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

It is stated at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, that it is probable the first batch of war gratuity bonds will be available for distribution early next week. The…

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America's War-made Wealth. Going to Hang on to It. Vancouver, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

A Washington correspondent states: The Allies need not count on any financial aid from America in the liquidation of their war debts. It is stated…

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State Politics. Purchase of Soldier Settlements. Minister to Inquire. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Lands has been empowered by the Cabinet to inquire into the purchase of Kentucky and other soldier settlements…

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United States Soldiers' Bonus. Washington

Daily Examiner · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 3

Mr. Houston, Secretary to the Treasury, has publicly declared his hostility to the proposed soldier bonus, no matter now it is financed. Mr. Houston further said it…

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Federal Politicians' Pay What About Injured Soldiers?

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1920 · page 2

Colonel Bell (Tas.), who voted against the proposed increase of Federal members' salaries, in the House of Representatives on Tuesday asked…

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Anzac Tweed Lengths. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

The legal difficulties which barred the sale of Anzac tweed lengths has been cleared away, and it will be available for distribution to returned men at the end…

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Soldiers and Land

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 2

Mr. G. M. Pate returned from Sydney during the present week. While down South, Mr. Pate had a long interview with the Minister for Lands…

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Soldiers Gratuity. Preparations for Distribution. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 5

It is estimated that between 170,000 and 200,000 persons will participate in the soldiers war gratuity bonds in New South Wales alone. A staff of about 200…

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Letters to the Editor. Single Farms for Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1920 · page 6

Sir--If the Minister for Lands adheres to his present decision that he will not accept any more applications for a single farm from a soldier he will be acting…

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War Material in Germany. General Nollet's Statement. Paris

Daily Examiner · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 3

General Nollet, in an interview, says that Germany still possesses incredible quantities of war material. The Inter-Allied Commission, which is now operating…

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The Tricky Huns. Great Quantities of War Material. Destruction of Guns. Paris, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 3

General Nollet. head of the Inter Allied Commission in Berlin, in the course of an interview, said: "Germany still possesses an…

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War Gratuity Bonds. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 6

It was announced in Melbourne to-day that the war gratuity bonds would be available in all the States on Monday…

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Local and General Soldiers Gratuity

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 4

A number of returned soldiers are, apparently yet unaware that the forms of application for the war gratuity are now obtainable, and may be secured at any…

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Returned Soldier's Complaint. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 25 May 1920 · page 5

The third returned soldier employed at Queensland Government House has received notice of dismissal. He stated he had been working a hundred hours a week…

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Earlier Cables. the Bolshevik War Poles' Dnieper Advance

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 4

An authoritative commentary on Polish operations shows that to attain the Dnieper line the Poles advanced on a front of 250 miles to an average…

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Wire for Soldiers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

Dr. Earle Page, who has been in touch with the Minister for Repatriation (Senator E. D. Millen) urging that wire be imported by the…

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Football. Soldiers Versus North

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

That the match Soldiers versus North treated quite an unusual interest, in football circles was testified to in the crowd of spectators that…

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