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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Anzac Sports Day Takings

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 1

Approximately £200 was netted at the Anzac Day sports, held on the Tamworth Oval, on Monday. The promoters of the programme were very pleased…

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Anzac Day Celebrations. Sports at Barraba. Barraba

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated by a programme of military sports which were most successful. Over £100 was netted. Harry Eames, of Tarpolly, gave an…

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Anzac Day in Armidale. Sports and Procession. ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated at Armidale yesterday by a big sports meeting on the local show ground, which was preceded by a procession of returned…

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U.S. Round Up. Alleged Evasion of War Service. Dempsey, the Boxer, Charged

Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 April 1920 · page 1

The American Government drag-net which is being spread rill over the country in the campaign for the arrest of "draft-dodgers" during the war secured…

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Anzac Tweed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 1

In the House of Representatives last week, Mr. Higgs asked the Minister representing the Minister for Repatriation, upon notice…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 5

As mentioned in our last Issue the sports held by the local members of the R.S. and S.I. League on Monday last were a pronounced success…

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Walcha Anzac Celebrations. Walcha

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 1

On Sunday morning special Anzac services were held at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. Mr. Marshall, and in the afternoon a large assemblage met at the…

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War Service Homes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

It is expected that about 80 war service homes will he shortly erected at Lithgow, near the small Arms factory…

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The Latest War Graves. Uniform Design Essential. London

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

Mr. Kipling, in a speech in London, with reference to the work of the Imperial War Graves Commission,…

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Soldier-boxer's Death. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 2

a verulet of suicide was returned at the inquest on John Coldberg, professionally known as "Battling Jack Taylor," who was found in an hotel in the…

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Boomi Soldiers' Ball

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 3

The ball hold at Boomi on Friday night last under the auspices of the Boomi Returned Sodl[?]ers was a brilliant success. Arrangements in…

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Soldiers' Ball

Manilla Express · Thursday 29 April 1920 · page 4

The second annual Returned Soldiers Bail at night was a brilliant success. Quite 350 persons were present. Decorations were…

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"The New State!" Narrabri "Diggers" Toast. Anzac Day Speeches. Returned Men Keen on the Idea. NARRABRI

Daily Observer · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

A most successful banquet under the auspices of the local branch of the R. S. and S. I. League was held in the School of Arts on Anzac night. Dr. Henderson…

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General Birdwood, Reception at Armidale. Views on Returned Men. "100 Per Cent. Getting Fair Deal." ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

General Birdwobd arrived at Armidale from Kentucky this afternoon. After a brief stop at the New England Grammar School, he passed on into the…

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Riots in China. Many Demonstrators Wounded. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Shanghaf says martial law has been proclaimed in the Chinese city. Students attempted to hold a big demonstration at the…

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Mothers Badge (War Service)

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 1

A badge has been found and left at Glyde's Chambers. The person to whom it belongs can have it by giving numbers if possible or description, on applying…

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Uncensored War Memories. Mr. Gibbs's Tragic Book

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 6

Mr. Phillip Gibbs, well known as a war correspondent who saw the whole struggle in France, in "Realities of War" gives his uncensored impressions…

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Bective Soldier Soldier Setters' Sports

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 1

At Mr. Brigalow's cottage, on the Gunnedah Road, on Wednesday Bective soldier settlers are holding a basket picnic and day's sport. There…

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Tamworth Soldiers' Club

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 1

The secretary has received a donation from the Goonoo Goonoo Road Welcome Home Association of £11/1/3, and the club gratefully, acknowledges…

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Soldier Settlement. Not Sufficient Inducement. Captain Chaffey's Complaint

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 5

During his speech in Parliament, last Wednesday, Captain Chaffey, M.L.A., drew attention to Soldier Settlement. He said:—…

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