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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,963 stories in Murray's papers · page 23 of 99

Hay and District War Service Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

The above committee met on Friday night, there being present: The Mayor (Ald. Minogue) in the chair, Rev. Canon Kitchen, and Messrs Goodsir,…

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The War in the Air. a Record of Achievement

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

During the war British air machines shot down nearly 8000 enemy aeroplanes, while 2800 British machines were lost…

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Returned Soldier Maltreated Injuries to Back of His Head. Melbourne

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

Detectives are inquiring into the case of Bert Warren, of 257 Amass street, North Carlton, a returned soldier, who left his home this morning to draw some money…

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People's Party of Soldiers and Citizens Captain Carmichael's New Bantling. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 3

At a meeting of the executive of the Soldiers' and Citizens' Political Federation, it was decided that the body should be known in future as the "People's…

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Discontent Among Soldiers London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 2

It is asserted by "The Morning Past" that there is a great deal of discontent among Dominions' officers and men in England because they have not been…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney. Friday Night. Returned Australian Soldiers. Details of Disablements

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 1

Of the 72,750 members of the Australian Imperial Force, who had returned to Australia to the end of December, 30,675 were discharged as…

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Further Forecasts of the Peace Agreement. French and Belgians Want Reparation Made. America Opposes Indemnities the Stupendous Cost of the War

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 18 March 1919 · page 1

Optimists believe that the Germans will be called early in April to Versailles, where the French imagination loves to picture a scene of triumph…

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Twin Demons of War Bolshevism and Famine Europe Is Starving Paris

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

It is only now realised what vast tracts of Europe are starving. Reports of the most alarming nature are pouring in to the Peace Conference. The Commission…

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Alleged Maltreatment of Returned Soldier by Military Police. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

At the Central Summons Court to-day Private Edward Ryan and Private Robert Kennedy, military police, were charged with having, at Sydney, in December last,…

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Sir Douglas Haig a Touch and Resolute Soldier a Man Who Never Lost Heart. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 19 March 1919 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" says Sir Douglas Haigh's whole conduct during the war proved him to be a tough and resolute soldier, a man who never lost heart…

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Welcome Home to Jerilderie Soldiers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

A welcome home was extended to some of Jerilderie's returned soldiers on Wednesday evening of last week in the Town Hall. The soldiers…

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Returned Soldiers and War Workers Another Union Formed. Sydney

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 3

The Returned Soldiers and War Workers Industrial Union has been formed. It will embrace all classed of labor. The new union announces that it is against…

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Soldiers on the Land How They Should Be Treated

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

At a public meeting held at Lowesdale, to advance the interests of soldier settlers in that district, the following resolutions were carried for submission to the…

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Our Wonderful Soldiers

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 4

A correspondent at the British front sends two stories heard at first hand at the base from men who have come out of the front line. One…

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Rabbit-proof Netting. Liberal Terms to Soldier Settlers

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Corowa Pastures Protection Board a letter was read from the Department of [?] stating [?] in order that…

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A Working See at Finley. Assisting a Returned Soldier

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 3

Some residents of Finley held a working bee on Saturday afternoon last with the object of [?]ting a returned soldier, ex-Sergeant Allan…

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Land for Soldiers. 18,000 Acres at Lake Urana

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 4

The Minister for Public Works and Railways (Mr Ball) has received an intimation from the Department of Lands to the effect that it has…

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News of Soldiers

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 20 March 1919 · page 2

Two returning Berrigan soldiers are Privates O. H. Clark and John Morrison. Both have arrived in Australia, and are undergoing…

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War and Post-war Notes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 29

Forecasts of the terms of the peace which will be presented to the German delegates within the ensuing few weeks, and which, it is hoped, end the great war…

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Post-war Tasks

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 22

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Winston Churchill) in addressing a gathering at the Savoy Hotel, said:—"Europe is in an extremely critical state…

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