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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Very latest War News Sydney

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

"Times'" Berlin correspondent states extensive military measures have resulted in the complete restoration of order. Noske showed himself…

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The War. Position in Germany. Extremists Defeated

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

It is stated semi-officially, and from the most reliable sources, that the extremists (or Bolsheviks) in Germany have been definitely defeated. Their leaders…

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Financial Relations. Between Commonwealth Stages War Debts Commission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Financial matters were discussed at the conference of Federal and State Ministers in Melbourne. The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. watt),…

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"War Chest" Returns Thanks. for Scone's Big Effort

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Mrs. M. B. Miller, Hon. Secretary of the local branch of the Citizens' War Chest Fund, is in receipt, of the following…

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Cost of War. Millions in Lives and Money

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

Addressing members of the Granville Brotherhood on the subject of finance and the war on Sunday afternoon, Senator Pratten said that…

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War-Maker. the Ex-kaiser's Responsibility. London, Mon. Night

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent in states that the official bulletin of the conference, publishes the report upon the Kaiser's responsibility for…

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Kaiser Held Responsible for Crimes of War. Londay, Monday Night

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 7

Reuter's correspondent in Paris states that the official bulletin of the conference publishes the report upon the Kaiser's responsibility for the…

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Last Days of War. Allied Preparations for Decided Blow. London

The Scone Advocate · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

Marshal Foch, addressing American war correspondents at Treves on Thursday, declared that when the armistice was signed and the…

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Preference Asked For. Returned Soldier's Request

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

The Acting Minister for the Navy, Mr. poynton, was interviewed by Mr. F. Sykes, secretary, and Mr. J. Burus, organisation of the Returned Sailor and soldiers ship and…

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Letter to the Editor. Local, Government Councils and Preference to Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

Sir,—In your Issue of 'August 17 last year appeared a criticism by a Kurri Kurri returned soldier. of the methods of the Cessnock shire Council in leading with…

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Local and General News. Welcoming a Soldier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

Private Couchman, of Mr. Pleasant-street, will be returning this evening by the 8.15 train. He will be met at the station by members of the west End Welcome Home…

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Passion of Patriotism. the Inspiration of the Soldier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 6

How fur can nationality be recognised as a religion ? And' in what relation does it stand to the personal religious faiths of the world ? For we can not explain patriotism as…

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Returning Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. H. Peacock of Myra-street East Maitland, have been informed from the Base Records Office, that Pte. C. Peacock of the 33rd Battalion, is returning per the…

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Helping Soldiers Wives and Children

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

The Fruit and Vegetable Fund is out on the warpath after supplies of fruit, vegetables or food of every description, in addition to women's…

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Preference to Soldiers

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 3

A meeting of the State Cabinet was held on Monday, at which, in accordance with a promise given by Mr. Fuller, the Acting-Premier, to a deputation on…

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Lorn Welcome Home Committee

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

A meeting of the Lorn Welcome Home Committee will be held at the M.L.A. Chambers on Tuesday night next at 7.30. when a full attendance requested…

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Welcome Home at Homeville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 4

A public welcome home will be tendered to Sergeant Dempsey and Private Penfold by the Homeville, Telarah and Farley Welcome Home Committee in the Victoria Hall,…

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Defining an "Anzac."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

In reply te a query from Maitland as to what members of the A.I.F may wear the letter. "A," signifying an Anzae, Mr T. Trumble, Secretary Department…

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Sensational Shooting. Two Man Wounded

Singleton Argus · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 3

The Superintendent of Police at West Maitland received a message from Bulladelah on Tuesday, giving brief particulars of a sensational…

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War Aviator Returns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 25 January 1919 · page 2

Flight-Commander Alex. [?] who played a distinguished part in the war now so happily ended, arrived in Singleton on Wednesday evening, and is the guest of Dr. A.S…

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