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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Soldier Settlers. Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 4

Nine thousand [?]ldlers have qualified for blocks of tend under the re[?]patr[?]stion scheme, while there are at l[?] three thousand, more whose…

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Soldiers and Red Tape Exasperating Delays. Repatriation Executive Protests

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1920 · page 4

Discussion took place at the meeting of the Repatriation Executive on Tuesday afternoon regarding the delays which seem to be inevitable…

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France and England Lessons Taught by War

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 6

A lot of the illusion concerning Britain's neighbors across the channel had gone west long before the German armic started to go cast; and it is fact…

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Another and Greater world war! Ugly American Prophecy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1920 · page 2

Is another world war lurking on the [?] Yes, says Dr. John Bates Clark, professor of political economy at Columbia University and head of the…

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War Gratuity

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—Pending a settlement of conditions payment and further announcements as to the War gratuity will not be made. Under…

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Gilgai Soldiers' Re-union

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

One of the largest gatherings ever held at Gilgai took place on Wednesday night last, when all the returned soldiers of the district and their families…

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The Soldiers [?] (To the Editor)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 7

[?]—In your last Issue, Mr. J. [?] rashly jumps to a conclusion as to the authorship of my previous letter, and on the strength of this…

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Germany Protects War Criminals

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 7

The German Minister for Justice has said that, though Germany has signed the Peace Treaty, the black list contract was enforceable as much as a…

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The End of the War. (Reuter's Cable)

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

The London "Gazette" decree fixes the 10th January as the date of termination of war between Britain and Germany…

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Saturday, May 1. Last Day to Vote for Soldier's Memorial

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 6

The closing date for the ballot for the Armidale Soldiers' Memorial selection has been extended till Saturday, May 1st. This decision was reached at…

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Soldiers' Decorations

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 7

Considerable dissatisfaction exists mining soldiers regarding the terms which the 1914-15 filar has been awarded, Originally it was understood, at…

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The Progress of France. Her Recovery Since the War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 7

M. Andre Tardien, in a [?] speechdelcared that the world little realises what France has done since the signing of the armistice, in sp[?] of lack of…

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Soldiers' Re-union Gilgai Honors Her Brave. a Brilliant Function

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

A most pleasing, impressive, and successful function took place at Gilgai on Wednesday last. The occasion was a welcome home and presentation to…

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Tubba[?]rra's Last Soldier. PTE. G. Billington Honored

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 6

By far the most successful and enjoyable function ever held in the Tubba[?]arra district took place at the residence of Mr. J. Englebrecht, when aboat…

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Cost of War

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The Samon occupation cost the New Zealand Government £437,076…

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Soldiers' Blocks

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Mcllveen has received notice that there are 590 applicants for the six soldiers' blocks near Walgett. The ballot is set down for Wednesday next,…

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Educating Soldiers' Children

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 4

The Federal Cabinet has adopted a scheme for high education of children between 16 and 18 of deceased and permanently incapacitated soldiers…

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Armidale Soldiers' Memorial. the Soldiers' Scheme

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 9

A meeting of the general committee of the above scheme was held at the [?] on Monday evening. Mr. [?] D[?] presided ever a good…

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Correspondence. the Soldiers' Memorial Argument. (To the Editors.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1920 · page 8

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Distinguished War Veteran

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1920 · page 2

Ex-Sergeant J. Patterson who is at present staying with friends at the Kentucky Settlement was a member of the famous Cold-steam Guards. Before the war he was…

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