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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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War Regulations. Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

The regulations which authorised the Federal Treasurer to exercise control over the formation of companies during the war period, have been…

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Aerobatics. Art of "Stunting." In War and Peace

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 3

Just as, 15 years ago, the Brothers Wright discovered the art of flying, so six years ago, Pegoud, the French aeronaut. discovered the possibility of flying…

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Post War Wool Trade. Difficulties Ahead. Australian Position [?]Plained

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 3

Mr. James Kidd, vice-president of the Producers Central Council, which represents the Gras[?] Association, Stockowners A[?]soclation…

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Nton Soldiers' Settlement

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 1

[?] Clinton Soldiers' Settlement beneid to the extent of nearly three les in the recent rains, which has liderably improved the prospects…

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Soldiers' and Citizens' Association. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 January 1920 · page 2

A meeting of the executive of the Soldiers' and Citizens' Association, held last night, decided to call for volunteers to carry their banner at the…

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War Crimes. Dangerous Criminal Types. LONDON, Wednesday. I

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

In the "Daily Mail" an eminent nerve specialist, discussing the occurrence of crimes, states that the war created many thousands of neurotics. But a far…

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Causes Industrial War. Judge Gary. The Leader of American Capitalism

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 1

America is heading straight today for the greatest industrial conflict the world has ever seen. The man who made the conflict inevitable was Judge Elbert…

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Happy Ending. Serbian Girl to Marry English Soldier

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 2

Miss Dora Kostich, the charming young Serbian, girl who travelled across Europe in search of her soldier lover, is to bo married shortly at Leicester…

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State's Record. Soldier Settlement. a Year's Activity

Daily Observer · Friday 2 January 1920 · page 5

Referring to soldier settlement, Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A., said that, notwithstanding the complaints which had been made with regard to the Government's…

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"Birdwood of Anzac." Title of New Baronetcy. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

The "Gazette" announces that the title of General Birdwood's baronetcy will be "Sir William Birdwood, of Anzac."…

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Father O'donnell. War Office Considering Claim. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

The War Office has informed General Jess that Father O'Donncll's claim for £600 for legal and other expenses is being considered…

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War Gratuity. Early Payment Probable. Fallen Men's Dependents. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

The Defence Department in Melbourne is busily engaged in connection witch the payment of the soldiers' gratuity. A list of those entitled to the…

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Midwinter Horrors. Japan Will War on Reds. Fate of Koltchak's Gold. Premier's Threat. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 3 January 1920 · page 2

Koitchak's midwinter retreat across Siberia furnishes a terrible story of indescribable sufferings, equalling in horror anything known in war. The…

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Effect of the War on Forests

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

(The Annual Report of the Queensland Director of Forests for the year 1913, issued by the direction of Mr. J. Harry Coyne, [?]nister for Lands, who…

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Japan's War Materials. Martial Law Proclaimed. London, Sunday Night

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 3

Tho "Daily Express" understands heat Japan has recently purchased vast steeks of war material, and that Japan has decided to take active…

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War Against Profiteers. French Impose Fines and Gaol. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 1

The Paris correspondent of "The Times" reports the introduction of a new law which deals mercilessly with food and clothes profiteers…

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Sinn Fein War. £3000 Stolen From P.O. Smashing Motor Cars. The Latest Form of Outrage. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

A score of armed men ransacked the Limerick Post Office, and threatened the staff with revolvers. They stole £3,000…

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Late Telegrams. Soldier Settlements. Commissioner Thinks Murumbidgee Best. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

Chaplain-Captain McKenzie, who was commissioned by the State Government to visit all Red Cross homes and institutions, and soldier settlements, to hear…

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Australia a Nation. Duty of Soldiers. Sir Harry Chauvel's Message

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 4

It is the duty of every man to do what he can towards insuring the retention of our country for [?]urselves in the event of another uphcaval, and…

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Local Government Elections Returned Gailors and Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1920 · page 2

The general elections in municipalities ans shire are due to be held throughout the State on 31st January, 1920 (except in Blue Mountains shire…

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