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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Red Russia. the Tottering Soviet. Soldiers and Workers Combine. Plan to Establish a Democratic Republic. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

Official quarters confirm the statement that serious mutinies have broken out among the Russian troops, who are combining with the workers to…

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Soldiers' Homes Inquiry. a Militant Commissioner. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 3

At the inquiry into the purchase of timber and properties by the War Service Homes Commission, Francis Dixon stated that in 1919 he offered a…

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Battlefield Flowers. Covering War's Ruin. Old Flora Re-appears

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 7

Recent French statistics show that about one-half of the cultivated land devastated by the war is now being utilised. The dogged energy of the…

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New York's War on Bandits. Banned From Shopping District

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 7

The New York Police Commissioner has acquiesced in the demand by Fifth-avenue jewellers for special protection by issuing an order barring…

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Another War Secret. Spies Land From Parachutes How Germans Caused Confusion

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 7

The fact that black parachutes were used for dropping spies at night behind the German lines was one of the secrets of the war disclosed by…

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President Harding. His Inaugural Address. Crushing Burdens of Military Establishments. Obligations of the War. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 5

In his inaugural address President Harding stated: "We are ready to associate ourselves with other nations for conference and counsel, and to seek the…

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Lessons of the War. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 1

Speaking at Meadowbrook, the Federal Treasurer said Australians must never forget all the lessons learnt so harshly and at such a bitter cost during the war. It…

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Will It Be War? Japan's Significant Purchase. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

A message from Paris says that Japan has ordered five Goliaths--giant aeroplanes, fitted for military purposes…

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A Week's Record. 57 People Murdered. Brutal Attack on a Woman. Five Policemen Wounded on Friday. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 5

An official weekly review of Irish conditions stated there were 32 casualties in the Crown forces for the week ending February 28, compared with eleven during…

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War in Central America. a Costa Rica Offensive. One City Captured

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

NEW YORK, Saturday Night. A message from San Juan del Sur. Nicaragua, says that ignoring the League of Nations' Note, reminding…

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Huns' New Proposals. Big Advance--but Not Far Enough. Allies Consulting War Leaders

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday Night. Dr. von Simons has received alternative proposals from Berlin for submission to the Conference on Monday,…

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Policemen Shot and Soldiers Beaten. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 5

Five policemen and two military were wounded in an ambush at Sheemore Mountain, near Carrick-on-Shannon. There was an attack on soldiers in…

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Australian Soldier Murdered. a South African Tragedy. Capetown

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

An Australian soldier, named Jackson, who had been camping in a lonely spot at the Vaal R[?]ver diggings, has been found murdered. He was first…

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Yet Another Ambush. Four Soldiers Killed. London Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

A Dublin official message says that a party of thrty-five military was ambushed between Killarney and Buttevant, four soldiers being killed,…

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Ulmarra Tug-o'-war

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 4

Mr. G. Kelly presided over a special meeting of the committee of the Ulmarra P. and A. Society yesterday afternoon, when representatives of the recent show…

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Death in a Kiss. Pathetic War Tragedy. Father's Love Dooms His Son. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 3

A message from Geneva states that a pathetic war tragedy has been disclosed, wherein a father's kiss led to his son's execution…

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Soldiers' Preference Act. Discussion in Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 5

A letter was received at the meeting of the City Council last night from the secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League, Grafton, enclosing a resolution asking why…

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More Bombing Outrages. Police and Soldiers Attacked London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 3

Another ambush occurred near Dublin on Sunday morning. Sinn Feiners organised a desperate attack on three motor cars containing…

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Grafton Returned Soldiers. Officers Elected. Anzac Day Celebration

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 2

A large and representative meeting of members of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Repatriation Office last night…

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Anzac Day. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 3

A deputation from the Returned soldiers' League waited on the Acting Premier and asked that Anzac Day be proclaimed a public holiday. It was pointed…

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