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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Ex-soldiers and the Labor Party. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 5

A conference of the Discharged Sailors and Soldiers' Federation negatived the proposed co-operation with the Labor party by a three-fourths majority…

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Blinded Soldiers' Tea Co. Appreciation (To the Editor of the "Argus.")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 May 1920 · page 2

Dear Sir,--On behalf of the blinded soldiers, shareholders of this company, we wish to express our grateful thanks to you for inserting our paragraph in…

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A Question of Stamp Duty. War Service Homes. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 5

The Commonwealth and War Service Home Commissioners have conjointly issued a writ out of the High Court against the State of Queensland and the…

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Brushgrove District Soldiers Helpers' League

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 4

A very important meeting of the members of this league will be held on Friday evening, when important matters will be brought forward for consideration…

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The Courts. Preference to Soldiers. Alfred Saunders Prosecuted. a Fine of £40. SYDNEY

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1920 · page 5

At the "Central Criminal Court, Alfred Saunders was prosecuted on an information alleging that he had failed to re-employ Charles Augustus Healey within…

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Request to War Criminals

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

The "Official Gabette," issued in Berlin on March 2, contained a politely-worded request:--"Will gentlemen who know that they…

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General Cables. Where War Meant Money. American Corporations' Profits. Montreal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

A message from Washington says: The United States corporations' war profits, even after the deduction of the heavy war taxes, were seventy-five per…

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Preference to Soldiers. Indignation at Goulburn. Bathurst

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

The Council of the Returned Soliders League considered a resolution recently passed by the local P.L.L. calling on the Government to repeal the Preference to…

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Repatriation. Positions for Returned Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 3

During April, 4022 returned soldiers were placed in employment by the Repatriation Department. The Minister for Lands states that the…

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Soldier Settlement. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 2

A scheme for the decentralisation of soldier settlement is in the hands of the Public Service Board for consideration…

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Wire for Soldiers

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 2

With reference to the supply of fencing wire to soldier settlers, the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Branch now states that arrangements for…

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Blinded Soldier's Loss. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 5

An open chorine belonging to the Blinded Soldiers Tea Company was lost this morning by Walter Carter, who was on his way to the bank to cash it. When…

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Soldier Settlements. The Decentralisation Scheme. Establishment of Country Offices. North Coast Branch at Grafton. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 5

A scheme for the decentralisation of the control of soldiers settlements is in the hands of the Public Service Board for consideration. Numerous recommendations have been made by the Minister for…

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War Memorials Competition

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

The Minister for Local Government (Mr. Mutch) announces that the successful competitors in the competition for designs suitable for war…

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Kilmallock's Gallant Defence. All Wounded But Undaunted Other Barracks Destroyed. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

Communication with Kilmallock is still unrestored. Excitement in the district is intense. Other barracks were also attacked…

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No Tax on War Fortunes. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

The "Sunday Express" states that the Finance Committee of the Cabinet is abandoning the proposals to tax war fortunes, which would effect seventy-five per…

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Revolt in Ireland. More Raiding of Barracks. Policemen Believed to Be Burnt. Four Constables Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

Kilmallock and Limerick Barracks were besieged desperately for five hours, and was ultimately burnt down. One raider was killed. It is reported that the burnt…

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The Renown's Pilot. Dramatic War Experience. German Captain Surprised

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

Pilot Alfred Easton, who has been chosen for the task of navigating the Renown through Port Phillip Heads, figured prominently in a dramatic…

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Telegrams. War Gratuity. First Bond Cashed in Sydney. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2

The first war gratuity bond was cashed in Sydney this morning by the Co-operative Assurance Company, Limited, when a sergeant presented his bond for…

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Late Wires Huns' R.C. Friends. the Deportation Protest Soldiers' Counter Demonstration Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 3

Over fifty thousand people attended the meetings in Moore Park yesterday, held with the object of protesting against the deportation of…

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