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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

297 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 15

Cablegrams. [Through Reuter.] Australia in the War. Sinai and Palestine. LONDON

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 July 1923 · page 2

In reviewing Gullett's "History of Australia in the war in Sanai and Palestine," the 'Times' states: "He has produced a narrative which will send…

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War Veteran

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1923 · page 4

Mr. Ernest Francis Reckenberg, sen., died at Abermain, near Maitland. In his younger days he was one of the best long-distance…

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T.B. SOLDIERS. Pension of Two Guineas Per Week

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1923 · page 6

A conference, representing tuberculous soldiers, decided yesterday, in Melbourne, to ask for a pension of two guineas a week for these men…

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War on Bunny. Landholders Doing Their Bit

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 July 1923 · page 4

The Rabbit Inspector (Mr. Rac) submitted the following report to the Armidale P.P. Board on Thursday:—Through the high price of skins the…

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War Memorial

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 2

At the conclusion of the Shire Council meeting on Friday, Mr. J. Lanagan took advantage of the gathering of district representatives to…

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Trigamon Soldiers' Blocks

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 July 1923 · page 2

Today, 16th inst., five Crown Lease blocks ranging in area from 4050 to 5947 acres, will become available for returned soldiers…

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Trigamon Estate Blocks for Soldiers

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 17 July 1923 · page 2

Yesterday five Crown Lease blocks, ranging in area from 4050 to 5947 acres became available for returned soldiers exclusively on Trigamon…

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Charity for Soldiers Deprecated by Sir Arthur Richard. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 4

Sir Arthur Rickard deprecates charity for unemployed returned soldiers. He points out that there is plenty of employment for skilled labor, but not…

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All Aboard! Ships for Returned Soldiers. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 July 1923 · page 4

It has been suggested at least one of the idle vessels of the Commonwealth Fleet should be placed at the disposal of seven hundred unemployed…

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Wobk. Food, and Shelter. Returned Men's Wants

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 July 1923 · page 4

The annual meeting of the Rejeeted Volunteers' Association carried a resolution urging the Prime Minister1 to take immediate steps to assure work, or…

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Trigamon Estate. Blocks for Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 1

Five Crown Lease blocks, ranging in area from 4050 to 5947 acres became available this week for returned soldiers exclusively on Trigamon…

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Trigamon Soldiers Blocks

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 23 July 1923 · page 2

55 applications were received for the five Trigamon soldiers blocks, (Crown Leases), for which the applications closed on Saturday…

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Ethel Campbell. Entertained by Soldiers

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 4

Miss Ethel Campbell, accompanied by her parents, was yesterday entertained at Parliament House by returned soldiers, headed by Capt. Chaffey…

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A Sad Case. Soldier's Children in Show

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 7

A sad case of destitution came to light at Walcha Road during the week. Mrs. Lynch discovered a soldier's wife and two children there. the baby three…

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Trigamon Soldiers' Blocks. Generous Offer Accepted. £4000 for Improvements

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 July 1923 · page 3

On July 16, five Crown Lease blocks ranging in area from 4030 to 3947 acres, became available for returned soldiers' exclusively on Trigamon…

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T.B. Worse Than War. Doctor's Startling Statements. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 7

Doctor [?] a [?] of the Health Committee has made starling statement regarding tuberclosis He declared that between 1915 and…

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Decorations for Sale. Pathetic Plight of Great Soldier's Wife

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 July 1923 · page 8

Lady [?] widow of General Sir John [?] Quartermaster-General of the Army in the great war, has been compelled by…

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The Next War, Gas Supercedes Powder, "Killing Ray" and "Lewisite." Wholesale Slaughter Possible

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 28 July 1923 · page 7

Speaking in the House of Repsentatives in opposition to the Air Defence Bill, Mr. Lazzarini (Werriwa), said:—…

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Soldier Settlers Shires' Association Sympathetic. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 August 1923 · page 4

The Shires' Association carried a resolution that the Government should pay outstanding rates on returned soldiers' settlements, so that the lease…

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Soldiers' Homes. Modified Condition. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 7

The Federal Minister for Work[?]old a returned soldiers deputation that [?] would include in an Amending the of the War [?]…

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