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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Anzac Day. No Public Holiday. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

At the conclusion of the Cabinet meeting this afternoon, Mr. Dooley announced that the Cabinet was of opinion that Anzac Day was a day…

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War Contracts. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons Captain Loseby drew attention to the alleged order of a high official in the Ministry of Munitions to destroy certain papers of the…

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Britain's War Debts. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

Replying to Sir J. H. Davidson in the House of Common as regards the British Government 's indebtedness to the United States, regarding Which it is stated the…

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State Politics. No Holiday on Anzac Day. Fees for Councillors. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

The Cabinet, to-day affirmed that Anzac Day was an occasion which should not be observed as a holiday for race meetings and sport. According, it was decided it…

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War Gratuities. Reply to Sir Joseph Cook. by Minister for Labor. Political Sop to Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

The Minister for Labor, Mr. Cann, replying to Sir Joseph Cook's criticism of the State Government for not cashing war gratuities of State public servants,…

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Unhappy Russia. Further Fighting Inevitable. War Outside or War at Home London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

A message from Paris states that Count Tostoy, writing in a French journal, says the Bolsheviks are undoubtedly preparing a great spring…

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Belgium's War Debts. Recommendation of President Wilson. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

President Wilson has recommended Congress to enact legislation accepting German bonds in full payment of Belgium !s debt contracted before the armistice,…

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Red Cross Society. Gigantic War-time Operations. Continuing the Good Work. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

The final war accounts of the British Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John, show that the receipts during the war amounted to…

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Australia's War Debt. Will Be Wiped Out in 37 Years Sir J. Cook's Sound Finance. Sydnty, Wednesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 4

Senator H. E. Pratten, speaking at the luncheon given in honor of Sir Joseph Cook to-day, said: "The war debt of Australia will be wiped out in…

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Soldiers' Preference Act to Be Repealed. "A Political Confidence Trick." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 2

The Minister for Labor and Industry who is himself a returned soldier, definitely announced to-day his determination to repeal the Preference to Soldiers' Act…

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Caught Digging Trenches. Three Soldiers Shot. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

A message from Bandon states that the Crown forces captured thirty volunteers digging trenches near Upton without firing a shot…

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Soldiers' Preference Act. to Be Repealed by Labor Government. "A Political Confidence Trick." Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 3

The Minister for Labor and Industry (Mr. Geo. Cann) who administers the Soldiers' Preference Act, announced to-day his determination to repeal it…

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War in the Air. Japs Preparing for It

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

That Japan is making a strenuous effort to secure the best brains of the air service is evidenced by the negotiations which are proceeding between…

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War Precautions Repeal Act. Protest From Melbourne. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 4

The annual conference of the Catholic Federation of Victoria emphatically protested against the undemocratic principles embodied in the War Precautions Repeal…

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Ulmarra Show Carnival a Successful Conclusion. the Tug-o'-war

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

The second and concluding night of the Carnival, held under the auspices of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society, in aid of the pavilion fund, last night,…

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Fritz's Second Bill. Allies' Claim for War Damages. Britain's List Totals £2,542,000,000. LONDON

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 3

A message from Paris says the Reparations Commission has announced the details of the Allied bills for war damages, for presentation to Germany…

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Australian Soldiers. in Gaol at Cape Town. Application to the Court. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 5

In the Supreme Court, Mr. Justice Gardiner, after hearing the application of two Australian soldiers for an order on the immigration officer to show cause why…

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H.A.C.'s New Principal. Scholar, Soldier Athlete

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 2

Mr. Southsee, the new principal of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, in succession to Mr. Potts, who retired in December, arrived in Sydney…

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A Big Industrial War. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 5

The Premier, Mr. Barwell, said to-day that if the various organisations endorsed the decisions, of the All Australia Labor Conference with reference to the…

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Greeks and Allies. "Tino's" War Attitude. Private Secretary's Reminiscences

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 6

At the time when Constantine is about to return to Athens to once again ascend the throne after his exile in Switzerland, there appears a book…

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