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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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Soldier Settlements

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 May 1922 · page 6

Batlew Is the next of the soldier settlements which the Assistant Minister for Lands, Mr Chaffy, intends to visit. The Minister says he was much…

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Soldier Settlement Complaints of Harsh Treatment

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 May 1922 · page 4

The soldier settlers of the Manilla district have held a meeting to protest against the treatment meted out to them by the department respecting the…

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Tragic Fate of a Demented Soldier

Singleton Argus · Saturday 13 May 1922 · page 2

After escaping from the Ministry of Pensions neurological hospital at Epsom, Lloyd Burwood, aged 35, a soldier, committed suicide in a sensational manner…

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Irish Situation. Alleged War Office Plans. To Conquer the Country. LONDON, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 5

The "Sunday Times" provides a climax to rumours that are afloat in the statement that it is authoritatively reported in the…

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Soldiers As Settlers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 5

Mr. Perdriau, M.L.A., says that unless the terms and conditions that govern the settlement of returned soldiers on the land are soon modified there…

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Unemployed Soldiers. in Desperate Straits. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 5

There are now fully 800 soldiers unemployed in Sydney alone. The great majority are in desperate straits, and on the verge of starvation. Fully 30…

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An Anzac's Experience Harsh Treatment in U.s. Hospital

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 2

A message from Wellington (N.Z.) states that Robert Thomson, a Gallipoli veteran, tells a strange story of his experiences in America. After being…

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£1000 War Bond. Bank Clerk Charged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 2

George Parr (26) was arrested on Monday in Sydney, and charged with stealing a war bond valued at £1000, the property of the National Bank of…

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London Stock Exchange. War Regime Ended. London, May 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 5

Under the now Stock rules that are bing confirmed on Monday war-time regulations are displaced, and arbitrage option business…

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Labor War in Chicago High Union Officials Ar Rested

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 3

Latest reports from Chicago state that with 400 persons gaoled for possible complicity in the murder of two policemen, Chicago's Labour war is stirring the…

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Returned Soldiers. Labour Council's Attitude. Premier's Criticism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 3

"The Sydney Labour Council appears to have became suddenly concerned with the welfare of returned soldiers," said Sir George Fuller, the Premier…

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Starving Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 5

The Returned Soldiers League rooms were besieged again this morning by starving Diggers. Several declared that they had passed a bitterly cold night…

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French and British Soldiers Mutual Gratitude Amd Admiration. (Reuter's Cables.) London, Sunday night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 2

A Paris correspondent, says that in replying to King George's telegram, M. Villeraiid said the British and French soldiers will remain eternally united in…

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Unemployed Soldiers on Verge of Starvation. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 16 May 1922 · page 2

There are now fully 800 soldiers unemployed in Sydney alone, the majority of whom are in a desperate state and on the verge of starvation. Fully 30…

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Returned Soldiers. Proposed Relief Works

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 May 1922 · page 6

Alderman W. P. M'Elbone, Les Mayor of Sydney, will to-morrow introduce a deputation to Sir George Fuller the Premier, with regard to…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, May 18. Distressed Ex-soldiers

Singleton Argus · Thursday 18 May 1922 · page 2

Amongst the many who have unfortunately to face the problem of unemployment are a large number of ex-soldiers, not only of he A.I.F., but also…

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Anzac Day Service. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 3

Dear Sir,—Two letters have appeared in your journal above a signature "Unionist" both of which are an evident attack upon the Church of England…

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Cessnock Soldiers' Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 4

According to a financial statement submitted by the secretary, Mr. J. M. Lee, at a committee meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall Fund, it was…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 3

Meeting of subscribers to the proposed Soldiers' Memorial with held in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Tuesday night last when there were about 30 present…

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Visits War Cemeteries. London, May 12

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 May 1922 · page 12

Reuter's Vimy correspondent reports that King George spent the day among the well-tended cemeterles, carpeted with smooth green turf,…

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