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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Soldier Seeking Work. Tramp From Brisbane to Sydney. War Gratuity But No Food

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 7

An ex-soldier, who resided at Singleton several years ago, and who had four and a half years' war service, including the Gallipoli landing and later…

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The Soldiers' Children

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 January 1921 · page 4

A scheme has been formulated by tho Repatriation Commission for the Silgtier education of children of…

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Anzac Tweed Industry

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

Phenomenal success has crowned the efforts of the Anzac tweed industry, which has now vindicated itself in the bands of the Returned Soldiers'…

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Dangarsleigh's War Obelisk. Foundation-stone Laving Ceremony

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 8

There was a large and very representative gathering of the public, including many people from Armidale, at Dangarsleigh on Wednesday afternoon,…

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Returned Soldiers' Land

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., is in receipt of the following from the Under-Secretary, Department of Lands:— "In reply to your representations in…

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Controlling Traffic Municipal Council Debate. Proposed Soldiers' Memorial

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 4

A request from the Uralla Municipal Council for information regarding the traffic control past at the intersection of Byron and Otho Streets, submitted…

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Turning Him Down. Returned Soldier's Complaint

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 8

At yesterday's meeting of the Armidale Pastures Protection Board, M. Churchill, St. Eloi, Bundarra, wrote stating that he considered the…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Armidale Sub-branch

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 January 1921 · page 7

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held in the Club rooms on Friday evening, the 11th inst. The attendance was good. Mr. K…

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Dangarsleigh War Memorial Foundation of Obelisk. a Symbolical Monument

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 8

When Cr. Perrott's scheme is complete. Dangarsleigh will have a memorial of the patriotism of the British soldiers which will be a landmark…

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Soldiers' Land. Closer Settlement Procedure

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. D. K brummond, M.L.A., is in receipt, of the following official correspondence from the Department of Lands, re promotion provisions of the…

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Soldiers' League

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 1

The monthly committee meeting of the above was held in the Club rooms on Friday evening, the 11th inst. The attendance was good. Mr. K…

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Methodist Soldiers

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 January 1921 · page 8

Rev. H. E. Andrews writes:—I would be grateful if you would grant me the publicity of your columns to enquire if there are any members of…

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War Trophies Museum Early Establishment Wanted

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

The approaching departure for location of the Premier Mr. John [?] causing these who see the [?] ty for an early decision in regard to…

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War Seevior Homes. 15,861 Applications Granted

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

To the end of December last 15,861 applications for War Service Homes had been improved of Involving £997,000…

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Winning the War Part Played by Edison. Some Wonderful Inventions How He Tracked the

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 3

Thomas Alva Edison devised no marvellous electric machine to annilolate at one stroke the armies of our enemies. as credulous persons…

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"Against Retained Soldiers"

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 17 January 1921 · page 4

At Thursday's of the meeting of the Amide P .P. Board Mr. Churchill, Bun damn wrote complying that thought he had been promised a black of land,…

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War Service Homes

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 5

Sydney, Monday.—Up to the end of December 15,681 applications for war service homes had been approved, involving £9,297,000. The number of…

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Europe After the War. an Armidale Tourist's Impressions. Bolshevik-Stricken Italy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 3

In the course of an interesting letter we have received from Mr. S. C. Wilson, at present touring Europe, that gentleman sums up his impressions of…

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War Gratuity Bonds. £10,000,000 for Redemption. Necessitous Holders First

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 3

The sum of £10,000,000 is to be made available in May next for the redemption of one-third of the war gratuity bonds issued to soldiers. It is…

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Soldiers and Land Settlement. Promotion Provisions Stated

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 January 1921 · page 3

Mr. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A., forwards us the following official letter from the Department of Lands: "In reply to your representations in…

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