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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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The Big War Coming

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 15 August 1921 · page 3

In a book just issued, Dr. W. E, B. D Bois, a negro graduate of Harvard University, says:-- "Wild and awful as the shameful war was, it is…

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Almost Uncanny. German Recovery From War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 3

The London 'Daily Mail's' special German correspondent describes the swiftness of Germany's; recovery from the war as almost uncanny. Despite…

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Soldiers' League

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 4

All returned soldiers' of the district are cordially invited to the annual general meeting of the above league to be held at the Soldiers' Club on…

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Soldier Settlement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 16 August 1921 · page 7

At a meeting of the Guyra Returned, Soldiers' League, after a debate on the land settlement question, a resolution was carried protesting against the…

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War or Revolution

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 17 August 1921 · page 4

Mrs. Adela Pankhurst Walsh, in an address last night, declared that war was inevitable, its only alternative being revolution…

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Returned Soldiers. What the League is Doing

Bundarra and Tingha Advocate · Thursday 18 August 1921 · page 2

Mr Gard, a representative of the head executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers’ Imperial League, paid an official visit to Bundarra on…

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A War Secret

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 7

When the war broke out Britain was cought napping on the question of magnetos the export of which the Germans had thoughtfully suspended some…

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War Medals. When They Will Be Available

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 8

In the Hoase of Representatives Mr. W. M. Fleming asked the Minister for Defence when the General Service and other war medals would be likely to be issued to…

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When Black Attacks White. the War That Is Coming

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 3

In a hook just issued, Dr. W. F. B. D. Bois, a negro graduate of Harvard University, says:—"Wild and awful as the shameful war was, it is nothing to compare with that…

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Repatriation. What the Local Committee Has Done. Helping the Soldier Settlers

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 5

There have been 106 applications from settlers for a loan of £625 each, representing £66,250 to be exp[?]nded for stock, plant, or improvements to…

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Soldiers' Tennis Court

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 4

The tennis court recently erected in Victoria Park by the members of the Soldiers' Club will be officially opened at 3 p.m. to-morrow afternoon…

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Soldiers Grievances. Question of Sustenance

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 August 1921 · page 4

The Kentucky soldier settlers intended ventilating their grievances had the Director of Soldier Settlement turned up to the appointed meeting on Friday last…

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Soldiers' Club

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 20 August 1921 · page 8

An enjoyable social was bold at the local Soldiers' Club rooms on Tuesday evening. A presentation was made to…

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A Million Pounds. for Soldier Settlement. Is It Forthcoming?

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 August 1921 · page 4

The State Treasurer returned from Melbourne yesterday. He said he had no official information that the Federal Treasurer was making a million…

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Farm Tragedy. Man Fatally Wounded

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 4

The inquest into the death of Thomas John Hall, who was shot at B. M. Cohen's farm on the night of August 5, and died in the Tamworth District Hospital on August 10,…

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Soldiers' Club. Tennis and Cricket

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 August 1921 · page 4

Tennis Court. On Saturday afternoon last His Worship the Mayor (Ald. S. J. S. Butler) officially opened the tennis court…

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Few Unemployed Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 August 1921 · page 4

The Chairman of the Repatriation Commission stated there were only 2[?] soldiers on the books awaiting employment in N.S. Wales, and for…

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"The Mother of Ducks" Submerged Soldier Settlers. Entrancing Lake History. Change for the Trawlers

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 August 1921 · page 4

While the unseemly argument between the State and Federal Government proceeds as to who is to provide the each to meet the promised…

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Welcome Home. To Rev. Father McDermott

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 2

One of the most pleasant functions it has been bur lot to attend took place in the Public Hall on Monday night last, when a public…

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To Return to Pre-war Position

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 August 1921 · page 4

Sydney, Thursday.—At the Nationalist Party meeting, the following motion was unanimously carried: "Where has the State Nationalist Party, which was…

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