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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Local and General News Anzac Night Concert

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 4

It is announced by advertisement in this issue that, on Anzac Night (Monday, April 25) a concert will be given by the Singleton Amateur Orchestra in the…

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Anzac Day. to Be a Public Holiday

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 7

A telegrain has been despatched by the Prime Minister to the Premiers of the States, notifying that the Federal Ministry has declared Anzac Day,…

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War Lecture. Education Building Refused

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 10

A sensation was caused at an address given in Sydney last night by Major General Sir Brudenell White on "The Great War," under the…

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War Inhumanities. Red Cross Enquiries. London, April 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 2

The correspondent of "The Times" at Berlin reports that there is considerable satisfaction here at the news that the International Red Cross…

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Hall for War Lecture. Minister Replies to Criticism

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 11

The Minister of Education (Mr. Mutch) on Saturday replied to the statement of Archdeacon D'Arcy Irvine, that the Government had refused to…

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Memorial to Fallen Soldier SERGT. J. G. MORRIS, D.C.M

Singleton Argus · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

Despite the continuous, rain on Thursday afternoon there was a fairly large and representative attendance outside the Patrick Plains Shire Council…

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Australia's New Army War Units Retained. Inducements to A.i.f. Men

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 5

The new defence scheme, which is to come into operation on May 1, will be based more or less upon the A.I.F. organisation, built up during the war…

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Entertained at Soldiers' Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 4

Probably the most successful entertainment yet given in the Soldiers' Club by the Ladies' Social Committee was that presented to a very large…

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Soldiers' Graves

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 4

Arrangements similar to those in operation by the War Graves Commission overseas are being made by the Australian Defence Department for…

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Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Maitland District Returned Soldiers' League last evening it was decided that Anzac Day be celebrated…

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Celebrating Anzac Day Tingha's Idea

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The following motion was carried with enthusiasm and adopted by workmen at Tingha and telegraphed to the Prime Minister:—…

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War Pensions SERIOUS

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Serious complaints regarding the administration of the Soldiers' War Pensions Department since it was removed from the control Of the Old-age Pensions…

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Schools and War Trophies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

At the last meeting of the Port Stephens Shire Council, Councillor Shearman moved and Councillor Lavis seconded, that the co-operation of…

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War Trophies. Minister Resents Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

Further reference was made by the Minister for Education. Mr. Mutch, to his refusal to allow machine and other guns to be exhibited as war trophies in…

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Retarded Sailors' and Soldiers Leogue Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

The following is a copy of a circular issued by the above:—There has been a movement on foot for some lime to establish a…

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Soldiers' Monument

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

The committee of the soldiers' [?]chument at East Maitland, will meet in the Council Chamber, to-morrow (Wednesday) night, at 8 o'clock…

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Seaham Soldiers' Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 4

The parents, friends, and well-wishers of the Seaham soldiers are requested to attend the unveiling ceremony of the Seaham soldiers' memorial at the…

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British Industrial Crisis. General Strike Declared. Soldiers and Sailors Called Up. London

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

It is officially announced that the Triple Alliance (the coal miners, railway and transport unions) has decided to strike…

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British Industrial Crisis General Strike Declared. Soldiers and Sailors Called Up

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

London, Saturday.—It is officially announced that the Triple Alliance has decided to strike. Mr J. H. Thomas, national secretary…

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Singleton Anzac sports

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 4

Entries for the Singleton Anzac sports close on Friday might next, with the joint. hon sees., F. H. Millard and J. McGrogan…

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