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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Welcome Home. London, April 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 5

The "Daily News" reports that the M.C.C. team has arrived at Victoria Station. Crowds cheered and lionised the players, who one and all expressed…

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Cashing War Bonds

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 4

In connection with the cashing of war gratuity bonds by life insurance companies, the secretary to the Treasury states that the Treasury will not…

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Anzac Day

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 2

At the annual meeting of the local Chamber of Commerce, held last night, it was resolved that local business places should close…

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Another War. Pacific the Storm Centre

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 4

Speaking Auckland on the eve of his departure for England Mr. Massey (Prime Minister) said:— "One of the most important matters…

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Local and General News. the War Trophy

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 2

A concrete base has been constructed, in the Court house grounds for the war trophy allotted to Muswellbrook, which, when placed in…

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Soldiers' Pensions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

During the debate on the above subject in the House of Representatives last week, Mr. Fleming said:—I regret that the honorable member…

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Anzac Commemoration

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 4

Returned soldiers, nursed, relatives of fallen soldiers, members of the citizen forces, cadets, patriotic bodies, and the general public are invited to…

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Cost of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 6

The "Year Book" contains complete official details of New Zealand's was effort. The total departures for oversea service were 3085 officers, 96,809…

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Our Telegrams. War Gratuity Bonds. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 5

The total, bond and cash payments death with in the State in respect to applications for the war grat[?]ty represent £102,239. The total claims are…

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Large Soldiers Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 4

The committee of the above invite, the public to attend the official opening of the memorial on Monday next, Anzac Day at 2.30 o'clock. Mrs…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

The entries for the Anzac Day Sports on the N.A.A. ground on Monday next have filled up capitally, and as some crack performers have entered some keen…

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Schools Column. Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

Anzac Day will not be a public holiday, but will be suitably observed in the schools. The 25th April carries a double significance. In the first place…

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Another War Pacific the Storm Centre

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 4

Speaking in Auckland on the eve of his departure for England, Mr Massey (Prime Minister) said:— One of the most important matter's…

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Local and General News Presentation of War Medals

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

It is notified by advertisement in this issue that the British war" medals will be presented on Sunday afternoon in Burdekin Park, at 3 o 'clock…

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War Gratuities. Amount Paid in New South Wales

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

Gratuities to the value of £8,288,964 have been paid to returned soldiers who enlisted in the State of New South Wales. This amount includes…

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War Gratuity Business £5,283,000 IN N.S.W. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

The total bond and cash payments dealt with in this State in respect of applications for the War Gratuity represent. 102,238 claims, of the value of…

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Soldiers and Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. W. Kearsley, M.L.A., has been officially informed with referecne to his personal inquiry regarding the position of returned soldier members of the…

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Anzac Day Presentation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

A presentation of Victory and British war medals, two to each man, is to be made at the Town Hall, to, 33 returned soldiers of Maitland and the district on…

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Shops and Anzac Day

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

In connection with Anzac Day, the committee of the Maitland and District Chamber of Commerce requests that all employers allow their…

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Local and General Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 2

Monday is Anzac Day and will be observed as a holiday by the Post Office which will be open from 9 to 10 a.m., and there will be only one…

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