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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Balloon Ball Maitland Returned Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

The most successful ball of the Maitland season was held in the town hall. West Maitland, on Wednesday, under the auspices of the Maitland…

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Soldiers' Memorial Boolaroo's Effort

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

At a public meeting in connection with the Farewell and Reception Committee at Boolaroo, it was decided that a soldiers' memorial hall be erected in…

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The First Post Belmont Soldiers' Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 July 1921 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon, without much ceremony, the first post of fencing to enclose the Soldiers' Memorial Hall at Belmont was placed in…

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Hamilton Red Cross Seven Years' Labors In War and Peace

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 6

It was Sir Frederick Treves, the eminent London doctor, who said: "The work of the Red Cross is a labor of love, springing with…

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Soldiers' Settlement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 4

A scheme of decentralisation in the matter of soldiers' settlement has been decided upon in this State. It is proposed to define districts in connection…

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Unemployed Soldiers. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1921 · page 5

A deputation representing unemployed soldiers to-day interviewed Sir Joseph Cook, the Acting Prime Minister. The speakers said that 1500 soldiers…

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Patriotic Girls War-workers' Social Presentation of Certificates

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 8

Hamilton Girls' Patriotic League, which was established shortly after the war began, has been in recess for a considerable time. Mrs. Torpey,…

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Soldiers' Settlement. New South Wales' Need. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 7

Mr. Lang, the State Treasurer, stated to-day that he wrote to the Assistant Minister for Repatriation on Thursday last, stating that the New South Wales…

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Finished Their Task Adamstown Patriots Soldiers' League Disbands

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 3

A meeting of the Adamstown Patriotic Committee was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman Arthur) presided…

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Soldiers' Homes Mr. Hutchings Resigns SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 5

Mr. D. J. Hutchings, Deputy-Commissioner for War Service Homes in New South Wales, has resigned that office. Mr. Hutchinson's resignation was sent to the…

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Maitland Returned Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 July 1921 · page 5

At the weekly meeting of the Maitland district sub-branch of the R.S. and S.L. League, the case of a returned soldier who had been dismissed from a…

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For War Widows

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 7

An application from the Rejected Volunteer's Association for the use of Hamilton Council Chambers, to hold functions for the benefit of war widows,…

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Soldier Settlement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 4

The difficulties which have arisen in regard to soldiers' settlements in New South Wales are now approaching a very serious issue, but obviously the…

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House of Representatives. Unemployed Soldiers. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Greene, the Minister for Customs, gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to amend the shale, Oil and…

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The Social Circle for the Blinded Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 8

One of the most successful functions of the season was held on Friday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, when Meadames T. Blackall and H. Wells…

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Belmont Soldiers Memorial Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 July 1921 · page 4

At a mooting of the committee of the Belmont soldiers' memorial (Mr. S. B. Clift presiding), a letter was read from Mrs. Sullivan, of Richmond, mother of…

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War Bridge

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 5

A successful war bridge party held in the Soldiers' Club attracted a large attendance. Miss T. Quinton, J.P., Miss [?] Eckford, Miss. A. Bradshaw, and Mrs…

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War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 12

We are now in the midst of an upheaval in regard to war service homes. Certain officials are suspended. We have extraordinary revelations in connection with…

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War As a Factor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 5

It has been the chief one. Well was it Europe that the great Victorian period was punctuated by the little to improverish, the nations. While…

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Prince's Strenuous Life Work at and Since the War Feeling the Effects London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 July 1921 · page 1

In a leading article, commenting on the health of the Prince of Wales, "The Times" says the country is [?] concerned as to the effect…

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