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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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Russia's "Reds" Speech by Lenin. Hopes to Go to Genoa. Pretends to Fear Another War. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

A Helsingfors (Finland) message says: The Soviet Prime Minister, Lenin, addressed the Metal Workers' Convention at Moscow. He welcomed…

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Rush for Enlistment. Johannesburg

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 3

Quite a record number of explosions, even for the Rand, occurred to-day an throughout the night. There were twelve together, then six in the morning. The…

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Civil War on the Rand Hot Fighting Over a Large Area a Carefully-planned Revolt Launched Heavy Losses on Both Sides General Smuts' Statement. Commandos Attack Troops. Fighting Rages Over Wide Area. Strikers Have Best of It. But Final Result Inevitable. Capetown, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1922 · page 2

A Johannesburg message says : The martial law proclamation has been received by the citizens with much satisfaction…

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Fighting in Sooth Africa. Military Take 1500 Prisoners. Hundreds Killed and Wounded. General Smuts Arrival. Johannesburg

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 5

A small night attack which took palace Johannesburg was repulsed by aeroplane, guns and bombing at Fondsburg. It was officially announced at 3 o'clock…

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Soldiers' Gratuity Bonds

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 4

Returned soldiers who still hold their war gratuity bonds are reminded that the second year's interest on the bond is payable on and after to-morrow at…

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France's War Debts. Will Pay When She Can. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 3

The New York "Times'" Paris corespondent interviewed the Premier, M. Poincare, who declared: "The position of France as regards her war debts to…

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Government" and Soldier Settlers.. Serious Allegations

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 5

Serious allegations were made by Councillor Fitzsimmons, a Nationalist, candidate for Cumberland, against the State Government' in regard to the…

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British Army Debate on Reduction Scheme. Opposed by Sir Henry Wilson. Enough to Lose a War With. London, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 3

The feature of the Commons debate on the Army Estimates was the maiden speech of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. The House was crowded…

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American Unknown Soldier. Making the Choice. Scenes in France

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 3

From the four American cemeteries of Romagne, Thiaucourt, Bois Belleau and Bony-- where lie so many Americans who fought beside Lord…

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Irish Turmoil St. Patrick's Day Celebrations. Republican Outbursts. De Valera Talks Civil War. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 3

The Republican army celebrated St. Patrick's Day with military evolutions, including the trooping of the tricolor Sinn Fein flag at Dublin…

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The Movie Tragedy. Canadian Soldier Arrested. for Murder of Desmond Taylor Los Angeles

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 5

A former Canadian soldier, who is not named, has been arrested in Mexico by the Los Angles police and charged with the murder of William Desmond Taylor…

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Treatment of Soldier Settlers

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 4

The Treasurer, Mr. Lang, denies the charges that unjust treatment has been meted out to soldier settlers at Chipping Norton, there being no threatening by…

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Treatment of Returned Soldiers. State Treasurer's Denial. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1922 · page 3

The State Treasurer (Mr. J. T. Lang) replied to-day to the allegations by Councillor Fitzsimmons, Coalition candidate for Cumberland, regarding…

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Dastardly "Devil-era." Pleading for Civil War. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

Mr. de Valera continues his endeavour to widen the breach between the Treatyites and the Republicans. Speaking at Killarney, he forecasted…

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Belfast's Sanguinary Week-end. Many Killed or Wounded. a Wicked Atrocity. Gunmen Fight for Hours. Sinn Fein Headquarters Raided. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

There was a sanguinary week-end in Belfast, many outrages being perpetrated and resulting in six being killed and a score wounded…

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Monstrous Conduct Crippled Soldier Imposed On. Man Severely Fined. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

At the Central Summons Court to-day, J. C. Stuart was charged with having unlawfully used a tram pass issued to a crippled returned soldier…

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Returned Soldiers' Bad Luck

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 2

It was reported to the police on Sunday that two repatriation farmers on Turkey Island had had £600 worth of cane destroyed by fire. Sergt…

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"Hunnish Action" Soldiers Threatened with Eviction. Resistance by Force Promised Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 March 1922 · page 3

A Newcastle message says: A meeting of forty-three returned soldiers, living on the Ross estate, Waratah, unanimously condemned the War…

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Return of Father Lawton Welcome Home to Grafton. an Interesting Address

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 4

On Monday evening the Reverend Father Lawton was welcomed home by his parishioners. The function took place in St. Mary's school-room, which was…

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Orangeman Murdered. Constable Seriously Wounded. London, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 22 March 1922 · page 3

Sinn Feiners ambushed Robert Mulligan, an influential Orangeman, on the Monaghan frontier and shot him dead. Constable Steens, who was with…

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