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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

1,076 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 54

Taxation of War Fortunes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

The British Select Committee on the Taxation of War Fortunes, has opened its investigations under the chairmanship of Sir William Pearce…

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America's Modesty Reaping the War Harvest VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 1

The New York State Republican Convention, which is regarded as pivotally significant, has adopted a platform for the immediate ratification of…

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War Criminals Allies' Attitude Unchanged France's Misgivings London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 1

In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law said that no alteration had been made in the provision of the Peace Treaty for the trial of war…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Carnival to Be Held

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 4

A public meeting, convened by Alderman man Gibson, the Mayor of Newcastle, was held in St. Philip's Hall last night, for the purpose of making arrangements for…

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Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial. Appeal for Funds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 February 1920 · page 5

As a temporary memorial to our Fallen Sailors and Soldiers, the King's Hall has been purchased at a cost of £7750, and is being…

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Taxation of War Fortunes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

At yesterday's sitting of the Select Committee on Taxation of War Fortunes, Sir John Anderson, the chairman of the Board of Inland Revenue, continuing his…

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War Fortunes Britain's New Taxes LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

At to-day's sittings of the Select Committee on taxation of war fortunes, Mr. Anderson said it was proposed to tax all property, even…

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After the War Did Diggers Degenerate? Moral Balance Sheet

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

What effect did the war have on the men who experienced its full horrors? Have they returned unaltered, or if they are changed, is it butter or…

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Waratah Soldiers' Memorial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 7

Sir,—In answer to "Commiteeman's" letter, I would, like to intimate to him that I only wrote the Mayor's (Alderman Griffith) remarks, and also Alderman…

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Fallen Soldiers' Memory

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 5

Owing to the enormous pressure of were at factories which are engaged in inscribing rolls and striking plaques in memory of fallen soldiers, it is unlikely…

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Here and There Cardiff Soldiers' Thinks

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 February 1920 · page 1

A banquet will be given by Cardiff returned soldiers at Smith's Hall on Saturday night, to their Cardiff friends to mark their appreciation of the…

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Anzac Ladies' Committee

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 7

The final meeting of the Newcastle Anzac Ladies' Committee, which did excellent work for the soldiers' club, was held in the Australasian Hall. All the…

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End of the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 9

The date of the proclamation of the termination of the war in Now Zealand is now being considered, and upon it there hinge a number of important…

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War Memorials in Appreciation Coo-ee Girls' Gift

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 3

The officers of the Broadmeadow Coo-ee Girls League paid a visit to Mrs. E. Wilson, the ex-Mayoress of Hamilton, at her residence,…

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Cessnock Soldiers' Memorial Hall

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1920 · page 8

Sir,—As a misconception of the objects and control of the proposed Soldiers' Memorial Hall appears to exist in the minds of many of the residents of the…

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Anzac Memorial Education of War Orphans

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

The Municipal Conference held in the Newcastle Council Chambers last night decided: That in the opinion of the…

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Lambton. War Workers Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 5

A banquet and dance tendered by the returned soldiers of Lambton to the patriotic committees and other workers was held in the Coronation Hall last evening…

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Soldiers' Preference Maitland Allegations "Give Civilians a Change"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 3

A discussion arose at the general meeting of West Maitland Soldiers League last night over the question of preference to soldiers. The…

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Soldiers Welcomed Home. Morison and Bearby's Employees

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1920 · page 5

The employees of Messrs. Morison and Bearby, Limited, have a fine record of enlistments, the number that went away on active service being 53, of about 220…

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War Fortunes Proposed Heavy Taxation LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 March 1920 · page 1

The Board of inland Revenue in a memorandum furnishes striking figures estimating the net increase of wealth between 1914 and 1919 at…

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