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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Children of Deceased Soldiers Educational Assistance

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 3

Provision is made under the Repatriation. Act for the granting of special allowances for educational and training purposes, for orphan…

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Tuncurry Welcome and Presentation to Returned Soldiers

The Northern Champion · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 6

On Friday night, 28th ultimo, the abovementioned function was held in the "Belle Vue" Hall, when the last batch of the Tuncurry returned…

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Soldier Settlements. Mr. Sryant Recalled. Public Service Board Inquiry

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 1

Mr. Bryant is to be recalled from England, and an inquiry is to be made into the allegations against him not by a Royal Commission but by the Public Service…

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Children of Deceased Soldiers. Educational Assistance

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

Provision is made under the Repatriation Act for the granting of special allowances for educational and training purposes for orphan children of deeased…

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Irate Soldiers

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1920 · page 2

Irate returned soldiers met in force in Brisbane and agreed to a rumber of resolutions protesting against the action of the Lieutenant-Governor in dismissing…

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Anzac Sports

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 3

A meeting to wind up matters in connection with the Anzac Sports was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening last. In the absence of the President,…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers. Discussion in Shire Council. "Splitting Straws."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 15 June 1920 · page 2

At the meeting of the Macleay Shire Council yesterday (Monday) there were two applications for the position of maintenance man on the Kinchela road,…

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Gladstone War Memorial

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 16 June 1920 · page 4

Gladstone folk hope to unveil their war memorial monument some time in July. The stone will be a polished granite pedestal, surmounted with the…

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Soldier Settlements Premier Examining Allegations. Further Statement by Minister for Lands

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 16 June 1920 · page 4

The Premier has called for the papers from the Crown Law Department in regard to the allegations against Mr. Bryant, and is also…

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War Gratuity Bonds

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1920 · page 2

The first batch or War Gratulty Bonds came to band this week, several local returned soldiers receiving them. Many of our men would much prefer cash payment…

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Insult to Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 19 June 1920 · page 2

Sir,—Kindly allow me space in your paper, 10 say a few words against the remarks passed by a resident, who is camaflouged in the linage of man. This…

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War Gratuity Bonds

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 2

Mr. Richard T. Tarrant is holding out a good scheme to returned soldiers who are desirous of cashing then War Gratuity Bonds. During the last week no…

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State of Civil War. Rioting at Londonderry. Business at Standstill. London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 22 June 1920 · page 3

Rioting was renewed at Londonderry this morning. One was mortally and two were seriously injured. Rifle and revolver firing continues. In the…

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Late Telegrams. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Dangerously Wounded

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 2

As a result of having been shot in the chest and face, Maurice O'Connor, a dairy farmer, is lying dangerously wounded at Queenty, near…

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Spoils of the War

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 2

Vast stores of military merchandise have arrived from England to be distributed amongst the States…

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War Abolitionists. International Police. Must Not Force the Pace

The Gloucester Advocate · Wednesday 23 June 1920 · page 3

The League to Abolish War warted in a deputation upon Mr. Lloyd-Ocorge, Mr. Balfour, and Lord Curron. The Prime Minister catechised the…

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Gladstone's War Memorial

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 June 1920 · page 5

On the 4th August, the sixth anniversary of tho declaration of war, Gladstone will be unveiling its war memorial and planting its memorial avenue…

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Messines Revisited. War Scene of June, 1917

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 1

Fifteen months ago I went back to Messines. The snows were inciting in the Rhine Valley, and our division was also dwindling away through successive drafts…

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War Abolitionists International Police. Must Not Force the Pace

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 8

The League to Abolish War waited in a deputation upon Mr. Lloyd George, Mr. Balfour and Lord Curzon…

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Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League Annual Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 26 June 1920 · page 4

This society held its annual meeting in the School of Arts. Taree, at 6 o'clock on Wednesday. Com. F. G. Hole was chairman. Present:…

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