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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

1,446 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 39 of 73

Allies' War Debts. Uncle Sam Passes Them On. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 3

The United Press Agency's representative at Washington states that the authorities have explained that the Administration plans to convert the…

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Teuton Cruelty. War Prisoners' Evidence. Men Battered with Bayonets. Germans Blame "The System." London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 5

"The Times" Leipzig correspondent, wiring on Tuesday, states that bearing marks of suffering and savage torment whereto they were subjected, fifteen…

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Riotous Behaviour. Returned Soldier Bound Over

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

At the Central Police Court Ernest Wellings, a one-armed sold[?]er, was charged with riotous behaviour in the Domain on May 8…

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What the Soldiers Did. Speech by Chief Justice

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 5

Sir William Cullen, in unveiling aa honor roll containing 400 names at the Mosman Intermediate High School, said the soldiers were getting a bad time…

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QUEENSLAND Soldiers Thank Sir T. Robinson Nurses' Claim for Award. Ipswich Coal for New Zealand Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 4

Representatives of the Returned Soldiers' League took the opportunity of expressing to Sir Thos. Robinson, the late Agent-General, the gratitude of the…

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"For Protection." Raiding the Red Flag Lorry. a One-armed Soldier's Excuse. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 3

An echo of the Domain "scenes was heard at the Central Police Court today, when a one-armed returned soldier, Ernest Wellings, was summoned…

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Casualties in Crown Forces. 157 Killed This Year. and 337 Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

In the House of Commons Sir Hamar Greenwood stated that the casualties in the Crown forces in Ireland from January 1 to April 30 were: Police, 109 killed and…

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200 Rebels Engaged. 130 Killed, Wounded or Captured. Details of the Fight. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

At least two hundred Sinn Feiners engaged, in the attack in Dublin, whereof it is believed that 130 were either killed, wounded Or captured. The…

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Federal Parliament. House of Representatives. War Gratuity Bonds. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

In the House of Representatives Sir Joseph Cook stated the war gratuity bonds were estimated to amount to thirty millions, but there would only be about 28…

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War Criminals. the Trials at Leipzig. Defence of Heynen. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 5

Reuter's Leipzig correspondent telegraphed on Tuesday that the most important and interesting feature in to-day's proceedings of the trial of Sergeant Heynen for war…

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Soldier Falls Over South Head

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

Gunner Eaves, attached to the South Head fortifications, fell thirty-five feet over South Head He was descending the cliff by means of a rope and as he was…

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The Gallant Three Hundred Run From the Police. Unarmed Soldiers Butchered London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 3

Three hundred Sinn Feiners captured the village of Kilmanagh, County Kilkenny, and fortified several houses, but when warned that the police were…

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Foch and Religion. Two War Stories

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 6

Two stories of Marshal Foch illustrate a side of his character which adds something to his influence and charm. At a crisis in the war M…

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War Gratuities. Payments This Month. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

The Federal Government will cash two millions worth of gratuity bonds this month…

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Greatest War Weapon. Germany's Dye Monopoly. Demand for "Chemical Disarmament."

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 2

A plea for the "chemical disarmament" of Germany, made in an interview by Dr. Cherles H. Herty, of the American Chemical Society, who cited…

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Indian Troubles. the Border War. British Score Decisive Victory. Allahabad, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

There has been more fighting in Waziristan. The British surprised a large force of tribesmen, and the Fifty-Eighth Rifles…

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War Criminals. the Trial of Heynen. Scandalous Failure of Justice. Sentence of Ten Months Judge's Remarks to the Prisoner. "Besmirching the Honor of the German Army.'' London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 5

Reuter 's Leipzig correspondent telegraphed that the war criminal, Sergeant, Heynen, was sentenced to ten months' imprisonment…

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Jockey Seriously Injured. War Pram Destroyed. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 2

A jockey, W. E. Burnett, was severely injured at Caulfield while schooling War Pram. He was in a very serious condition to-night. The horse was destroyed…

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War Criminals. Trial of Major Mueller. Shocking Treatment of Prisoners. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 5

Reuter's Leipzig correspondent telegraphed on Saturday that the shocking privations experienced by the prisoners at Flavy le Martel camp were narrated at the…

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Soldier Settlement's Aftermath. Officer's Services Dispensed With. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 3

The Public Service Board has dispensed with the services of Mr. McCoogan, whose conduct was severely criticised by Mr, Justice Street in his…

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