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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Cancellation of War Debts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 5

The first conclusive evidence of the proposal of a general cancellation of the Allied war debts was obtained when a letter from Mr. Lloyd George to…

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Opinions on the War. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 4

At the unveiling of the soldiers' memorial at Newtown Superior Public School yesterday, some diversity of opinion was expressed on the question why Australia…

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America's Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 July 1921 · page 5

A Washington message states that President Harding, addressing the Senate, said that the proposed Soldier Bonus Legislation, contemplating a national obligation…

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Winning the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 10

The publication of Captain Peter E. Wright's remarkable new volume, "At the Supreme War Council," adds another and an even more momentous chapter to the…

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Soldiers' Interests. Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 July 1921 · page 7

At Federal Parliament House to-day, the soldier members of the Parliament held a meeting, to consider matters affecting returned soldiers. It was…

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War Pensions Australian Navy Service LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Kinloch-Cooke, Mr. Amery stated that he was in communication with the Australian Government in…

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King Edward Memorial Equestrian Statue Effect of the War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 1

The King unveiled an equestrian statue in the Pall Mail, forming part of the King Edward memorial subscribed before the war…

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Belmont Soldiers' Hall

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 July 1921 · page 4

At a meeting of the committee of the Belmont Soldiers' Memorial, held on Wednesday (Mr. S. B. Cl[?]t presiding), it was decided that the…

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Maitland Welcome Home Dressmakers' Award

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

Some six months ago the Rev. F. V. Peters, administrator of St. John's cathedral, was seriously injured in a motor accident in West Maitland, and…

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War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 4

The revelations which have been made concerning the administration of the War Service Homes Act were of such a nature as to demand some…

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Common Cause No More War Mr. Baddley's Statement SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 July 1921 · page 5

According to Mr. Baddeley, president of the Coal and Shale Employees' Federation, the Coal Miners' Council of Action—which is the outcome of the…

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German War Patents

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 7

Attention has been directed by the Naval and Military Record to the steady stream of patents concerning war material that German are filing at home and…

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Women's War Memorial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 5

A scheme is on foot for the formation of a Women's Committees, Empire wide aimed at raising £2400,000, where with to build a beautiful Gothie shire as part…

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Crimes of the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 11

At 9.15 this morning seven rather bored and tired looking men filed into a large oblong room and took their seats at a semi-circular table. They…

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The Greco-turkish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 July 1921 · page 5

An Athens message states that the Greeks have occupied Eski Shehr, and important railway junction, 165 miles went of Angora, after a serious struggle, and…

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Carpentier's Welcome Home

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 5

Enthusiastic crowds welcomed Georges Carpentier at Le Havre. Interviewed, his manager, Deschamps, described Dempsey as a champion of…

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Soldiers' Settlement. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 25 July 1921 · page 5

An effort is to be made by the Commonwealth Government to deal with urgent and pressing claims in connection with soldier settlements. This was the most…

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War on Rats Poison Gas in Sewers LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 1

Poison gas discharged through the sewers in Lyons for the destruction of rats, was most effective. Thousands of rats were killed…

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Soldier Settlement. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 July 1921 · page 4

Further reference was made by Mr. Lang, the State Treasurer, to-day, to the dispute between the Federal Treasurer and himself concerning the payment of…

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Loan for Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 July 1921 · page 6

Within the next few weeks the people of Australia have to meet a definite obligation which applies to all sections of the community. To carry…

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