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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

1,446 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 73

Anzac Day Incident. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

Mr. Walter Marks, M. P., replying to Mr. Lambert, said it was strange that Mr. Lambert, before making his statement, did not confer with the town clerk, as the two…

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War Memorial Concert

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 4

Acting in conjunction with the returned soldiers, Miss Alda Orr has organised a concert to be held at the Fitzroy Theatre next Tuesday night. It will be in aid of…

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Another Ambush. Five Constables Dangerously Wounded. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Five members of the Ulster Constabulary were dangerously wounded in an ambush attack at Newry, in which bombs and Revolvers were…

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War Service Homes. the Architects' Fees. Much Too High. Bad Timber Purchase. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Giving evidence to-day before the Federal Committee, which is inquiring into the administration of the War Service Homes Commission, Mr…

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Soldier Settlements. Serious Position in This State. a Shortage of Funds. Mr. Lang's Visit to Melbourne. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 5

The very serious position which is developing in this State in regard to soldier settlement is partly attributable, it is understood, to the State Government not…

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Soldier Settlements Inquiry. Mr. Ashford's Request Granted. Questions of Morality to Be Re-opened. Sydney. Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

In connection with Mr. W. G. Ashford's application to the Government to re-open the soldier settlements inquiry, the ex-Minister fortified his…

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Appreciation of War Workers

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

Returned soldiers of Grafton, South Grafton and district have decided to entertain lady war workers at a social at Jordan's Hall next Thursday night, as a…

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State Politics. Progressives and Nationalists. No Amalgamation. Anzac Day Flag Episode. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

Any hope of the Progressive and Nationalist parties in the State Parliament amalgamating was dispelled this afternoon, when the Progressives…

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War Atrocities Further Cases Investigated. Cruelty to British Prisoners. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

Further cases of German war autocrats were investigated at Bow street, when evidence was given in connection with the charges against a non-commissioned…

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War on Short Skirts. Men Students' Ultimatum. No Paint, No Rouge

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 3

In church and college and court and up and down America abbreviated skirts, silk stockings, and diminutive slipper shoes as the prevaling fashion…

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Bravo, Schwab! War Incident Recalled. Germany's Bribery Methods. and an American's Answer. New York, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 5

At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, in honor of Mr. Charles M. Schwab, president of the Bethlehem Steel Company, it was revealed that…

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Returned Soldiers' Social

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 4

The local Diggers have on many occasions voiced their appreciation of the services rendered them, during the war period, by the lady…

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Anzac Dinner at Narrabri. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 2

Sir William Cullen, speaking at the Anzac dinner at Narrabri, said there were many people, who, during the war, could not bear to find fault with soldiers, but…

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War Memorials. Mr. Mutch's Attitude

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 5

Mr. Mutch, Minister for Education, submits that his attitude in regard to war memorials generally has been one of practical and personal help to the committees…

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Huge War Claims. Millions at Stake in U.s.a. Between Private Citizens and Government

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 4

Millions of dollars, and promises of billions, are represented in the great tide of law suits which is beginning to pour into the United States Court…

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Diggers and the Flag. Lively Outlook Fob May Day Soldiers Will Lead. the Procession. and Carry the "Jack.'' Sydney, Saturday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 3

Elated by their success in compelling the display of the Union Jack at the Town Hall on Anzac Day, members of the Diggers' Vigilance Committee…

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War Trophies. Defying the Minister. Grafton Co-operates

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

At last night's meeting of Grafton Municipal Council a letter was read from the acting Shire Clerk, Port Stephens Shire, asking co-operation in…

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War Service Homes. Conduct of the Department. Sir Denison Miller Reticent. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 5

Sir Denison Miller, governor of the Commonwealth Bank, giving evidence before the Federal Accounts Committee, which is inquiring regarding the conduct…

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War Service Homes. Commonwealth Bank's Share. Sir Denison Miller Gives Evidence. Sydney, Monday Night

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

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts, which is inquiring into the operations of the War Service Homes Department, met…

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Miners' Strike. The Uncompromising Attitude. of District-associations. D[?]ifting Into a State of War. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 5

The coal situation is unchanged. During the week-end a number of district associations have shown up uncompromisingly as regards the acceptance of the…

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