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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

1,076 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 54

Soldiers' Settlements. Examination of Mr. Bryant. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

The examination of Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, formerly director of Soldiers' Settlements, was continued at the inquiry before Mr. Justice Street to-day…

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"A Plucky Fight" Blind Soldiers' Energy

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 October 1920 · page 5

"Those of you who have your sight must admire those men who have lost theirs, for the fight they are putting up in launching this undertaking."…

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America and Ex-soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 7

The United States War Department announces that free college education will be available to enlisted men in the autumn of next year…

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Soldiers' Settlement Inquiry. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1920 · page 7

The Soldiers' Settlement inquiry was continued to-day, when Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, ex-Director of Soldiers' Settlements, was further examined…

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War Workers Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 October 1920 · page 5

On Saturday the workers in the various patriotic movements of Toronto were entertained in the Toronto Pavilion by the Toronto District Returned Sailors and…

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"Alone in His Glory" One Gallant Soldier Burial in Westminster Symoblic of Britain's Dead LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 October 1920 · page 1

The completion of the cenotaph is now definitely promised by November 11. It is certain no attract enormous crowds, decisions to pay homage to the…

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Toronto War Workers Diggers' Gratitude

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 2

Lat Saturday night the war workers of Toronto district were entertained by the local branch of the Returned Soldiers League in the Toronto…

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East Prussia Threatens War London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 5

The Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Express" reports that East Prussia is going to war with Poland, owing to the Vilna coup…

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Soldier Settlements Bryant's Fifth Day Confidence in Brown SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1920 · page 5

The fifth day of his evidence was entered upon by Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, former director of soldiers settlements, when he stepped into the…

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South Russian War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 5

It is reported from Warsaw that M. Trotsky is supervising the organisation of the Red Guards at Kharkov. A general attack on the forces of…

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Ahead of Sydney Visiting Sailers Post-War Record

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 3

The month of September provides a post-war record for sailing ship arrivals in both sydney and Newcastle. During the month 23 sailing vessels…

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Soldiers' Settlement Inquiry. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 5

The examination of Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, ex-Director of Soldiers' Settlements, entered upon its fourth day before Mr. Justice Street to-day…

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"God Save Ireland" M'swiney's Last Words "Died a Soldier of Irish Republic" "Times" Condemns Government London, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 October 1920 · page 1

Ald. M'swiney's last words were addressed to his sister Annie: "You will bear witness," he said, "that I die a soldier of the Irish Republic." She weepingly repiled: "I'll remember." He replied: "No, no. Write it down. God save Ireland!"…

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British War Trophies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 5

Excluding thanks, the War Office has distributed 108,958 was trophies, of which the Dominions have received 11,369. Australia's share is 358 guns, 3751…

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Soldiers' Settlement Inquiry. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 5

The examination of Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, ex-Director of Soldiers' Settlements, was continued at the inquiry before Mr. Justice Street to-day…

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Charge Against Irish "Party to Conspiracy" Soldiers' Settlement Inquiry SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 28 October 1920 · page 5

When the Soldiers' Settlement Commission resumed to-day, Mr. J. Hammond, for T. W. Irish, who was Acting Director of Soldiers' Settlements,…

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The Third Stage the King's' at Anzac Tricks of the Elements Anzac Rifle Range

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 5

Anticipation and realisation is the make-up of the 945 marksmen who have started in the third state of "The King's" on tho Anzac range to-day…

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Uncensored War Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 5

Lt. W. W. Crowe visited Newcastle to-day to make arrangements for the showing of the magnificent exhibition of war photographs in natural color…

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War Service Homes. Newcastle Operations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 5

The scheme for providing houses for ex-service men is being gradually developed in spite of many initial difficulties. In the Newcastle area twelve…

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Soldiers' Settlement. Allegation of Conspiracy. Bryant Makes Counter-charges. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 29 October 1920 · page 5

At the Soldiers' Settlement inquiry, to-day a request was made on behalf of Mr. Irish, acting director, that the charge against him be made known…

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