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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1923

477 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 24

"Insincere" Soldiers

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Maitland branch, of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday, reference was made to insincere soldiers who were representing…

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First Since War. New German Consul. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 2

Herr Busing has been appointed German Con[?]ulal for the Common-wealth, with headquarters at Sydney. He is the first Co[?]l since…

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Federal Parliament. The Sugar Agreement War Service Homes. Adjournment Moved. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 4

In the House of Representatives the Speaker took the chair at 3 o'clock. The Treasurer (Dr. Page) told Mr. Maloney that the omission of the…

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War Memorials. New Zealanders Honored. Anglo-french Friendship. Common Sacrifices and Sufferings. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 5

Reuter's Le Quesnoy's correspondent states that on the occasion of the presentation of the Croix de Guerre to the town of Quesnoy by Marshal…

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Returned Soldiers. Charity Deprecated. Sydney

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 2

Sir Arthur Rickard deprecates charity for the unemployed returned soldiers. He points out that there is plenty…

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Cablegrams. in Memory of Soldiers. Tablet Unveiled. in French Thedral. Anglo-french Friendship. London, Monday Night

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 2

The ceremony of unveiling a plaque in memory of New Zealand troops was held at Antone Cathedral. The plaque is of white marble and…

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Idle Ships. Shelter for Ex-soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 5

It has been suggested at least that one of the idle vessels of the Commonwealth should be placed at the disposal of 700 unemployed returned soldiers who are…

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Returned Soldiers Only. Proposed Restriction of Lift Certificates. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 5

It is understood that the Cabinet will shortly consider the question of restricting the issue of left certificates to returned [?] This will do away with the…

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Telegrams. Victorian Soldiers. Entry Into Politics Suggested. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1923 · page 5

The chief motion on the agenda for the annual conference of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is that the time has come for the R.S.L…

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Civil War Preparations. Activity in Germany. Monarchist Plans. Communists and "White Terror." London

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 5

"The Times" Berlin correspondent says civil war prospects are being freely discussed in the German press in consequence of the Communist organ,…

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Telegrams. Demoralising. Soldiers' Dependence on Charity. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Rejected Volunteers' Association carried a resolution Urging the Prime Minister to take immediate steps to secure work or food…

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Pay for Anzac Day

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Murwillumbah Municipal Council, a letter from Mr. R. Wappett, branch secretary of the Municipal Council Employees' Union,…

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Loans to Soldiers. Reduction of Interest Rates. Won't Pass It On. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 5

Speaking at the annual conference of soldier settlers to-day President Turnbull said that acting on the resolutions of the previous conference the…

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Fire at Waterview. Dwelling House Destroyed. Returned Soldier's Bad Luck

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 July 1923 · page 4

In the early hours of yesterday morning the dwelling house occupied by Mr. W. C. Kemp, a returned soldier, with his wife and child at Waterview about six…

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Modern Army. Argentine's New Policy. Money for War Materials. Vancouver

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 5

The Buenos Ayres newspaper, "LaRazon," says that the President has asked the Senate to authorise the expenditure of 155,000,000 gold pesos to…

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War Craves Visited. Empire Service League. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 5

The Empire Service League Conference has concluded with a luncheon in honor of the overseas delegates, Earl Haig presiding. A feature of…

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Deaths From Tuberculosis. Nearly As Great As War Losses. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 5

Dr. Newtown, a member of the Health Committee, made a startling statement to-day regarding tuberculosis. He declared that between 1915 and 1920 this…

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QUEENSLAND. Man Shot in Brisbane. Coominya Settlement. Soldier Settlers Being Transferred. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 July 1923 · page 5

Edward Flynn, 17, employed by a Valley firm, fell from a tree during the dinner hour to-day and fractured his skul. He died shortly after admission to…

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Ex-soldiers Evicted. War Service Homes Arrears. "Fairer Hearing From Landlord." Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 5

The War Service Homes Commission applied to the Magistrate at Canterbury Court to-day for eviction orders against a number of returned soldiers, who were…

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French War Minister. Reviews British Troops. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 5

In the presence of the whole British colony the French War Minister, M. Marinot, and General Degoutte reviewed the British troops near Cologne at…

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