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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,831 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 11 of 92

Defining an "Anzac."

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 6

In reply to a query from Maitland as to what members of the members of the A.I.F. may wear the letter "A," signifying an Anzac, Mr. T. Trumble, secretary,…

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War Widows' Homes

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 3

A cushion donated to the above fund by Miss Ethel Hannan disposed of by guessing competition, realised 13/, and was won by No. 196, Trooper Chas…

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Singleton Story. Soldier Who Broke Quarantine. SINGLETON

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 2

The local police received information that a youthful soldier formerly residing here came here on Tuesday night, stayed over Wednesday, and on…

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Soldiers of the North At Home and Abroad

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 8

Mr. W. H. Stephens, of Marius-street, Tamworth, has received advice that his son, Pte. W. Stephens, 4th Battalion, had left England on January 5 on the…

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Tobacco Growing Tamworth District Industry Flourishing. White Growers Increasing. Splendid Opening for Returned Soldiers

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 February 1919 · page 8

Mr. Geo. Rowland, Abergywlly Farm, Hallsville, himself a tobacco grower, and an ardent believer in the future of the industry, speaks glowingly of the…

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Welcome Home

Manilla Express · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 3

A public welcome home will be given to-morrow (Tuesday) night to the following returned heroes-- St. Major Frank Fitzerald…

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Returned Anzac and His Mother. Arrested for Alleged Invasion or Quarantine. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

A mild sensation was caused at Wagga on Friday evening on the arrival of the mail train from Albury, when a returned. Anzac Sergeant - Major, Lord, and his…

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Flying Services. Total Casualties During War. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 4

The Press Bureau reports: The total casualties of the flying services during the war period were: — Officers, killed, 45798, wounded 5369; missing, including…

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Returning Soldiers. Threaten to Break Ship. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

Senator Kussell, Acting Minister for Defence, slated with regard to the reported trouble on the Somali, that the men owing to grievances, real or…

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Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1919 · page 2

At a meeting of the members of the Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee, held on Thursday last, there was a considerable amount of…

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Important Post War Question

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

From time to time the British "War Cry" has drawn attention to the failure of the Children's Act with regard to the rescue of the young living in…

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Soldiers' Request Refused. Sydney

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 2

The Queensland Government has refused to agree to Mr. Walt's proposal that soldiers for Queensland returning on the steamers Nests and Argyllshire who…

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Soldiers of the North At Home and Abroad

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 6

Pte. J. B. Searle, of Tamworth an Anzac, who served at Gallipoli with the 19th Battalion, arrived in England on January 11. He was repatriated from…

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Tobacco-Growing. an Industry for Soldiers

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 6

The announcement that the Australian tobacco companies have made an offer to the Commonwealth Board of Trade to purchase 2,000,0001b weight of…

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Tamworth News. Welcome to Soldiers

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 3

All returned soldiers Who have not received a welcome home by the Swastika Girls are cordially invited to a social evening at the Oddfellows' Hall on…

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Country and Soldiers' Party. to Be Formed at Wee Waa. Ambitious Programme, Independent of Other Parties. Wee Waa

Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1919 · page 5

At a public meeting held here on Saturday, It was unanimously decided to: form a Country and Soldiers' Political, party, Independent of any existing party…

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War Against 'Flu in the North. Uralla

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 2

All arrangements have been made at Uralla to cope with any possible outbreak of the influenza plague. The members of the first aid class, numbering about…

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Soldiers of the North At Home and Abroad

Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1919 · page 6

Sergt. - Major Wilbow, of Tamworth, arrived by last evening's passenger train. Ald. Logue welcomed the returned soldier who enlisted in Tamworth…

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Welcome Home to Oddfellow Soldiers. Interesting Social Function. Messrs Roy and Jack McCumstic P. Thorley Entertained

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 5

The ball at the rear of the Masonic-Toruple, used by the local M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge, as a meeting place, presented on unusually lively appearance on…

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War Trophies for Manilla

Manilla Express · Thursday 6 February 1919 · page 4

Lieut. Colonel Morshead, commanding 33rd Battalion, A. I. F. writing to the Mayor of Manilla says--…

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