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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Singleton Soldier's Gallantry. Single[?]

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 1

A late issue of the London, Gazette, referring to the D.C.M., awarded to Sergeant Earl Richardson, M.M. says: "On the morning of the 17th October,…

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Soldiers' Club

Daily Observer · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 1

The management of the Soldiers' Club has made arrangements for the Anzac dance on April 26. The tickets are now printed and posters are being posted all…

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Tamworth Anzac Sports. Many Novel Events

Daily Observer · Monday 5 April 1920 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Tamworth Anzac sports to be held on April 26, was held at the Soldiers' Club. The various sub-committee submitted their…

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Reviewing the War. Mangin Agrees with French. PARIS

Daily Observer · Monday 5 April 1920 · page 2

General Mangin, writing in the magazine, "Deux Mondes," confirms Marshal French's account of Larenzac's unannounced retirement, which forced the…

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General Cable News No Honors for War Women. a Strong Protest. Countess Returns her O.B.E. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 5 April 1920 · page 2

The Countess of Limerick has already returned her O.B.E. alleging a slur upon her colleagues. She spiritedly protests that there is no honor list for…

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Shooting Sensation. Woman Killed at Royal Show. Another Wounded. An Arrest. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 1

A shooting sensation occurred on the Showground this afternoon, as a result of which one woman was killed, and another taken to the hospital suffering…

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Life in Germany. Freer Rein to Pre-war Coarseness. Motorists' Cab Trick. Prohibitive Prices for Food

Daily Observer · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 1

Charles Tower, the Berlin correspondent of the London "Daily Mail," gives a picture of life in Germany: "Isn't that taxi of yours running up…

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Soldiers' Memorials. General Howse Opposes Waste. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 1

General Howse, V.C. while unveiling a roll of honor at Canoblas said he was bitterly opposed to the wanton waste of large sums of public money on brass or…

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General Birdwood. Plea for Returned Soldiers. Diggers' Warm Welcome. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

The "diggers" accorded General Birdwood an enthusiastic welcome at the Sydney Town Hall to-day. Speaking at the Returned Soldiers'…

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Anzac Day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

Monday, April 26. Anzac Day, has been declared a public holiday through out New South Wales…

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War Service Homes. Advances to Be Increased

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

It is proposed to increase the present limit or advances "for the construction of war service homes…

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Soldiers' Settlements. Mr. Ashford Replies to Critics. Savings Effected. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, replying to criticism of the soldiers' settlements sold during his administration of the Lands Department, said he placed full confidence in the…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Congress Opened. Many Big Questions to Discuss. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 8 April 1920 · page 2

The State congress of Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia was opened in Sydney to-day. The matters to be dealt with will…

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How the Allies Won the War. Birdwood's Views. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

Speaking at a reception at. Her majesty's, General Birdwood declared that though victory had been obtained it was none the less necessary to stand…

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Coastal Ships. To Revert to Pre-War Status. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

The Controller of Shipping states that the coastal ships will probably be freed from requisition at the end of their current voyages. This is taken to mean…

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The Next War. Tanks That Gas Millions. Few Men with Horrible Machines

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 4

Lieut-Col. J. C. F. Fuller, Chief General Staff Officer of the Tank Corps during the critical years from 1916 to August 1918, is one of a group of officers…

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Soldiers' Protest. Exception to Priest's Remarks. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 2

It was unanimously decided at the Soldiers' Conference that all members be allowed absolute freedom of political action…

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Ex-Crown Prince. the Sporting British Soldier. Tribute to Enemy Army

Daily Observer · Friday 9 April 1920 · page 4

The fighting qualities of soldiers who participated in the war are the subject of an article by the ex-Crown Prince in the "Taglische Rundshau," Berlin…

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Military Titles. Use not Approved by Returned Men. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 2

At a conference of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League objection was taken to he use of military titles…

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War Service Homes. Advances up to £800

Daily Observer · Saturday 10 April 1920 · page 1

The Minister for Repatriation, Senator Millen, announced on Wednesday that he would submit to Parliament a bill authorising an increase of the present limit…

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