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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,831 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 20 of 92

Soldiers' Disabilities. Due to Official Inertia. Captain Carmichael Speaks Out. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

Captain Carmichael, M.L.A., was the guest, of the Millions Club to-day. Mr. Fitzgerald (Minister for Health) declared that there was no position in…

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Emigration of Soldiers. Britain Calls Conference. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

The Colonial Office has called a conference of overseas representatives in regard to emigration. It is believed Unit the pressure of the discharged soldiers…

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Soldiers of the North. At Home and Abroad

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 6

Stoker M. R. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones, Marius-street, Tamworth, from the "Encounter," is at pre­sent in town oh 14 days leave. Stoker…

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Hostel for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 2

A proposal is under consideration [?] erect a hostel for returned soldiers [?] the old Zoo site…

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Grant of £500.000. Commonwealths Gift to States. Work for Returned Soldiers

Daily Observer · Friday 7 March 1919 · page 3

The Federal Government has decided to make a gift of £500,000 to the various Local Government authorities throughout the Commonwealth. The money is to be…

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Supreme War Council. Relief of Austria-Hungary. Position of Montenegro. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The Press Bureau reports: A communique from Paris states that the Supreme War Council discussed the relief or Austria and Hungary…

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Soldiers Attack Police. Attempt to Rescue Officer. Three Arrested. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 7

A serious disturbance occurred outside Clarence-street Police Station this afternoon it is understood that a constable ordered a returned Anzac captain who was…

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Soldier's Wife Missing. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The loss of the Scottish wife of an Australian soldier has been reported to the police. She arrived by the Osterley. but when disembarkation commenced…

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General Cable News. Immigration of Soldiers. No Australian Inducements. Unless Britain Helps. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 2

The Agent-General conferred with Mr.Amery (Under-Secretary for the Colonies) respecting the immigration of British soldiers. He pointed out the…

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Soldiers of the North. At Home and Abroad

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 6

The following soldiers are expected to return to Tamworth by to -night's train: Ptes. James I. Doyle (an Anzac), Mellon, Hartigan…

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Historic Tragedy. Tsar's Secret Midnight Trial. Empress Goes Down on Her Knees to, the Soldiers. Fruitlessly Pleads for Mercy. Emperor's Three Hours to Prepare for Death

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 March 1919 · page 7

The first actual account by an eyewitness of the Tsar's life when guarded by the Bolsheviks, and of the causes which led to his trial and sentence of…

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Soldiers' Welcome Home

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

Arrangements have been made to hold a public welcome to returned soldiers at the Town Hall on Thursday, 20th inst. The committee are making…

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List of War Crimes. UNDER 31 Headings. London

Daily Observer · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

The War Responsibility Commission met on March 7 and discussed the war crimes list, drawn up under the shrewd chairmanship of Mr Massey. He…

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Canadians Break Loose. Fighting at Camp in Wales. Many Killed and Wounded. V.C. Officer Trampled to Death. VANCOUVER

Daily Observer · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

Six thousand Canadians broke camp at Rhyl (Wales). They looted the shops and started to march to Abergele. Other troops stopped…

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Stage Set for Civil War. Berlin an Armed Camp. City Seething with Excitement. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

Berlin expects a renewal of the Spartacus attacks, accompanied by severe fighting in different parts of the city. The fighting continued the night long…

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The Machines After the Soldiers

Daily Observer · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

The tiresome party game is being placed in the old silly way at Petersham. The party in power lost the services of a good and faithful…

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British Soldier Settlers for Australia. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Honnan has received an important cable from the Agent General in regard to the attitude of the British Government towards the emmigration…

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The State Government and Returned Soldiers. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 March 1919 · page 2

Mr. Dooley, M.L.A., declares that the Government in not doing its duty towards returned men. He is positively certain that the returned soldiers…

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War Workers Released. Sydney, Monday, 6 p.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 3

After spending seven days in quarantine 160 war workers were released from North Head this morning…

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War Council Meeting. Laibach Commission Appointed. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 March 1919 · page 2

The Press Bureau reports: A communique from Paris says: The Supreme War Council this afternoon appointed Generals Gordon (Great Britain), Savy…

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