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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Soldiers' Land. Past Values No Criterion. What Must Be Seen To. (To Editor of "Armidaie Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 6

Sir,—I am much interested in the question of se[?]t[?]ing our returned soldiers on the land, and believe that it is the best that can be done for them,…

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Kelly's Plains Soldier. Awarded Military Cross

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

The following communications were received by Mr. Alex. Faint, of Kelly's Plains:—33rd Batt., A.I.F., France, 13/11/1918.—May I offer you my…

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Armidale Soldiers' Memorial Scheme Without the Selfish Taint. (To Editor of Armidale "Chronicle")

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 6

[?]Sir,—I notice in a recent edition of your paper several proposed schemes for our Armidale Memorial. Though they vary in many respects, there is…

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Returning Soldiers

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

Six transports, carrying Australian soldiers, are now approaching the Australian Coast. Wireless messages state that all are…

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The Sardinia Inquiry. "Bad Eggs make the Best Soldiers!"

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 4

At the Sardinia inquiry to-day, Pte. McMiles, recalled, said he did not see any civil or military offence that would call for severe rebuke while he was on…

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Land for Soldiers. South Australia's Scheme

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 22 January 1919 · page 8

South Australia is showing much industry in providing homes for soldiers. Although the Act was passed only in November, 1917, the Board has…

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Senator Pearce. and His Home Jaunt. Local Returned Men Object

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

The matter of the departure of the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearee) was the subject of a hostile motion at last night's meeting of…

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Red Cross and War Chest

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

The weekly work meeting of the above societies took place yesterday. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Mackenzie, Legh, Lyall and…

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To-day's War Cables. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

The "Times" Berlin correspondent [?] hat extensive military measures have resulted in the complete restoration of order. Noske showed himself…

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The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia

Guyra Argus · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 5

Lieut-Colonel W. K. Belton, C.B.E., President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, is issuing the following…

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Helping Soldiers Dependents. Fruit and Vegetable Fund

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 6

The Fruit and Vegetable Fund is out on the warpath after supplies of fruit, vegetables or food of every description, in addition to women's and…

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Advice Regarding Returning soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

The difficulties experienced in meeting and welcoming returning soldiers, by reason of the frequent absence of prior knowledge of their home coming,…

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Returned Soldiers' League Members Meet

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 January 1919 · page 4

Members of the local sub-branch of the Returned .Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia met in the Council Chambers last night. Over 20…

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Stannifer Welcome Home

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

A record attendance greeted Pte. H. R. Lockrey at the welcome home tendered to him by the Stannifer people last Friday night. Many…

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War Service Notes

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

The following names are on the list to receive medals from the Tingha War Service Committee at the first opportunity:—D. Sweeney, W…

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War Chest Day

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Mrs Schaefer, the secretary of the local Red Cross, has received the following letter from the secretary of the War Chest…

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Shooting Sensation. Two Men Wounded. Armed Assailant at Large

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Superintendent Childs, of the West Maitland police, received a message from the police at Bulladelah on Tuesday, giving brief particulars of a…

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Tiagha War Service Committee

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

In forwarding a letter to this paper for publication, from the Secretary of the N.S.W. Government Railways; Mr Jones, the…

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After the War. [Through Reuter.] London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 2

Herr Schiedemann announced that the National Assembly will be convened for February 16. Reuter learns that it is believed there…

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After the War. [Through Reutar.] Peace Conference Continues. The Kaiser's Guilt. London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1919 · page 4

The new German constitution, for submission to the National Assembly provides federation for ten republics, viz., Berlin, Prussia, Silesia, Brandenburg,…

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