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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

364 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 19

Anzac Day

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 2

A big committee is preparing a programme of sports (horse racing, dance, etc.) for next Anzac Day, which will excel last year's effort in all respects…

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True-blues Go to War. Must Fight Something

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 23 March 1922 · page 6

As the people watch the great fight between the revolutionary crowd who have [?]shed the fine name of Labor and the Coalition, they occasionally…

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Newspapers at War

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 March 1922 · page 4

A writ has been issued by tho "Daily Mail" Newspaper Co., against the "Daily Telegraph" aud the "Sydney Morning Herald" claiming from each…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 27 March 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Warialda Sub-Branch was held in the School of Arts on 14th inst. The following were present: Rev. P. A. Smith…

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Items of Interest. Soldier Veterans

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1922 · page 7

Marshal Joffre, just turned 70, is not the only famous soldier who will attain his three-score-years-and-ten this year, for in September Viscount French…

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To-day's Telegrams. War Clouds Russia and Japan TOKIO

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 3 April 1922 · page 4

All news from Siberia indicates the approach of early ho[?]littes between the Japanese and the Russians The Rods are steadily…

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News of the Day. Anzac Day

Bundarra and Tingha Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 2

It has been officially announced that the Governor has proclaimed Anzac Day (April 25th) a public, holiday. The Diggers’ Club is…

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Soldier Settlement

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1922 · page 2

The diggers on the Kunama soldier settlement at Batlow are urging that the first act of the new government should be to appoint an independent…

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Anzac Day

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 4

About a dozen people were in attendance at the Council Chambers last night, when a meeting was to have been held to arrange for the fitting…

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War in the Pacific. Present Danger Removed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 4

Mr. Hughes, speaking at the dinner to Senator Pearce, said the Washington Conference had removed the present danger of war in the Pacific…

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Gilgai Soldiers' Memorial

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1922 · page 4

A successful afternoon's sports was carried out on the sports ground at Gilgai on Saturday last. The bicycle track was in splendid order and some…

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Glen Innes Soldiers On the Bread Line. How to Afford Relief

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 10 April 1922 · page 6

Mr. William Anderson, of Grey St., writes to the editor:— Will you kindly allow me space in your columns to offer a few…

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 2

In connection with the big combined memorial service on Anzac Day, choir practices have already been inaugurated. Mr C. G. Cooper is the…

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Anzac Day Local Observance

The Inverell Times · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 4

A well-attended meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for the local observance of Anzac Day was held in the Council Chambers on…

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Rough on the Digger An Unstamped Receipt Government Helps Soldiers!

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1922 · page 4

The extent to which returned men, who risked their lives fighting for their country, are harras[?]d by the Government, which is sworn to assist them,…

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Beef War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 7

Major Hay, M.H.R., who has returned from England, was interviewed at Perth on the beef question. He said that because of the beef war over…

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Who Won the War?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 7

German goods are to be admitted to Australia after August l next. The late foe is a bit of a conundrum. If people won't buy German goods they…

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"Forgotten" "Soldiers' Relief Society."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 3

Mr. William Anderson, of Grey-street, writes to the Glen Innes 'Examiner' thusly: Will you kindly allow me space in…

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Unemployed Soldiers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 4

According to Chaplain Richmond, the organiser and secretary to the Warriors' Friends campaign, there are between 5000 and 6000 returned soldiers…

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Anzac Day. a Combined Demonstration

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 April 1922 · page 3

A meeting was held on wednesday to make arrangements for the due recognition of Anzac Day. The Mayor presided, and there were…

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