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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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League of Nations. Abolition of War. an Impracticable Proposal. Deputation to British Minister. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 3

The League to Abolish War waited as a deputation on Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Balfour, and Lord Ourzon. The Prime Minister catechised members…

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Civil War in Sight Irish Railwaymen's Ugly Threat Will Destroy Tracks and Wreck Trains London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 3

The Government has informed the British and Irish railwaymen's deputation that it is taking drastic action in the event of further refusals by…

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Visit to Sick Soldiers. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 June 1920 · page 2

The Prince attended the races at Randwick yesterday afternoon, and last night attended the ball given by the State Governor…

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Shooting Affray. Son Alleged to Have Wounded Father

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 4

A Serious shooting affray took place near Wyrallah on Saturday afternoon (says Monday's "Northern Star"), when, it is alleged, a young man named Michael…

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Offer of Greek Troops. New War with the Turks. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

The "Sunday Express" says that the Government accepted the offer of M. Venezelos to send Greek troops in support of the British in the Dardanelles. The…

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Returned Soldier Found Shot. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

A returned soldier named Harold Robert son, aged 27, was found on the stairs at Her Majesty's Hotel this afternoon with a bullet would in the chest and a revolver…

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Soldier Settlement. Interesting Evidence. Details of Bonus System. Higher Wages Than Asked For. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 5

The inquiry into the administration of the Soldiers' Settlement Branch of the Lands Department was continued to-day. Arthur Charles Brown, carpenter, who…

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Soldiers' Gratuity Bonds. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 4

Men of the A.T.F. are slowly coming into possession of their war gratuity bonds…

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Returned Men Reviewed. Ceremony at Centennial Park. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 5

Subsequently the Prince proceeded to Centennial Park where he witnessed a parade of returned soldiers and sailors. There was a tremendous, concourse of…

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War Gratuity Bonds

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 4

The first war gratuity bond received by an Ulmarra soldier came to hand on Monday. From recent explanations by officials it is evident that a much large…

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With the Diggers. Prince Meets Returned Men. At Town Hall and on Parade. More Magnificent Receptions. Gala Night at the Theatre. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 5

Two hundred soldiers and sailors, representing the whole of the Returned men of New South Wales, gave the Prince a Royal welcome at the Town Hall to-day…

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Fortunes of War. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 5

"The Times" Brussels correspondent states that the Spa villa, where the Conference assembles was the war headquarters of the ex-Kaiser in May, 1918…

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Anglo-jap. Alliance. Australia's Part in the War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 3

The "Daily News" Tokio correspondent interviewed Baron Kato regarding the renewal of the Anglo-Jap. Alliance. He said that the Australians…

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"Pillar of Fire." New American Church. a War Prophetess

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 1

" I have knelt down and said enough prayers for Lloyd George to send him [?] The Third Heaven." (A Voice: "Alleluia," and laughter.)…

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Civil War. Crisis in Ireland. Fighting at Londonderry. Martial Law Imminent. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 5

The Londonderry rioting was continued. Revolver duels were carried on all day long. Looting was rife. A fire engine turned out to extinguish a fire on the…

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Policeman Mortally Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 5

The "Daily Express" correspondent reports that five policemen on bicycles were ambushed at Clonmel on Monday nigh One, named Brett, was mortally wounded,…

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Transport Unions. Industrial War in Melbourne. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 5

A conference between the officials of the unions connected with transportation was opened in Melbourne. It is suggested that an effort be made to prevent coal supplies,…

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Army and Navy Veterans. Police Who Served in the War. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 5

The Executive Council met to-day, and after the business was concluded the Prince was presented to Ministers. SYDNEY, Wednesday…

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Kitchener and Khartoum. Soldier, Statesman and Man

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 2

The trustees of Lord Kitchener were well advised when they asked Sir George Arthur to write the "authorised" life of the great soldier. He was an old personal…

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Soldiers' Settlement. Inadequate Inquiry. Counsel for Crown Retires. Evidence by Chief Inspector. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 June 1920 · page 4

When the Bryant inquiry was resumed to-day Mr. Mack, who appeared for the Crown, explained that it was perfectly obvious to him, from further information…

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