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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Gladstone Soldiers' Memorial

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 February 1920 · page 4

At a meeting held in Gladstone on Tuesday night, 3rd inst., it was decided to erect a Soldiers' Memorial to the value of about £350; also to plant trees…

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Federal Parliament. Tariff Bill Early. Soldiers' Gratuities. Melbourne

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 3

The Federal Parliament will meet on February 26th. The Minister for Home and Territories has been officially informed that the…

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Political War Commences

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. H. D. Morton, M.P. for Hastings-Macleay, has a special advt. in this issue, which electors must read if they want to commence to…

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War Criminals Germany's New Attitude. London

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

The German Government's reply to the Allies is to the effect that the Parliament has resolved that if will not allow war crime to go unpunished, and…

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Wallamba Notes. Soldiers' Memorial

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 6

As the recent projects introduced for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of our fallen and returned heroes, have not, perhaps, met with the…

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Soldiers' Blocks

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

At the Land Board meeting to-day (Friday) seven blocks of land along Bungay road were ballotted for. Those who secured blocks were:—…

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Another Soldier Returns

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

The latest Namoucca soldier to arrive home is Pte. Martin Rogers, who returned to Macksville yesterday. Martini enlisted in the early stages of…

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Macleay District Hospital. Election of President and Officers. Returned Soldier's Complaint. Committee will Investigate

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

The first meeting of the newly-elected Committee of the Macleay District Hospital was held yesterday (Thursday) afternoon at the School of Arts,…

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Soldiers Object to Salute of Guns. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 5

The Perth Returned Soldiers' Association is protesting against the salute of 17 guns on the arrival of the new Governor next. Sunday, as the…

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Science Notes & News. Invisible War Vessels

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

Owing to the enormous range and accuracy of modern naval guns it is highly important for small war craft which depend upon speed rather than…

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Soldier Settlement at Lismore

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

With reference to the offer of Bungabee Estate, near Lismore, for subdivision into dairy farms for returned soldiers, and the Closer…

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Soldiers' Memorial Concert

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 2

The Mayor and Mrs. H. C. Henderson gave £10 (£5 each) to the Soldiers' Memorial Fund at Miss Edmonds' concert last Thursday night put £5 as…

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Civil War

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

As the senior morning paper pointed out the position is really one of civil war. The war with Germany is over, but tho plottings of the union "bosses"…

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Current Topics. Returned Soldiers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The latest soldiers to arrive home are Lance-Corporal Reibel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Reibel, of Taylor's Arm, and Corporal…

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Welcome Home

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 4

ON MONDAY evening last a public welcome home was tendered in Keena's Hall, Port Macquarie, to Corporal E. D. Grainger and Drivers Neil Flynn and Peter Staples. The…

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War Honors

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 3

An official statement in regard to war honors shows that the number conferred on tie British forces was 347,670, and the Indian forces 6588, making a total of…

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Feats of Armless Soldiers. Marvels of Ingenuity and Perseverance

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

There, are several thousands of soldiers who have lost an arm during the war, but has it ever occurred to you what extremely difficult times…

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Good Farms for Soldiers. the "Dyraaba Estate"

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers Settlement branch has acquired the famous "Dyraaba Estate" situated about 15 miles from Casino. My time for the most…

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Director of Soldier Settlements. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

Mr. Ashford hopes that a returned soldier will be selected to succeed. Mr. Bryant as Director of Soldier Settlements…

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Soldiers on the Land. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 24 February 1920 · page 3

The Premier, Mr. Holman, has announced that 4000 representatives of sailors and soldiers have been allocated to land settlement…

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