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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

895 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 23 of 45

Concealing War Profits. London

Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2

Reuler's Paris correspondent wires: The police are prosecuting a well-known building contractor for concealing has war profits, which amounted to…

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Imperial Constitution. Changes Wrought by the War. General Smuts' Views. LONDON

Daily Observer · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 2

[?], interviewed by the "Daily Chronicle," declared that apart from the grave situation in Central and Eastern Europe, and the apparent…

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"Time Limit!" P.M. on Returned Soldier "Argument.' ARMIDALE

Daily Observer · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 1

In a local assault case, in which Percy Carpenter proceeded against Charles Chi[?]buck for unlawful assault (defendapt being a returned soldier), the P.M. said the…

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Soldier Settlements. Mr. Ashford Wants Wider Inquiry. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, ex-Minister for Lands, has written to the Premier asking that wider scope be given to the inquiry into soldier settlements…

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Ejecting Tenants. No Legal Redress Obtainable. Soldiers Protected. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 5 June 1920 · page 2

The Attorney-General said he had received numerous complaints from tenants who were fathers of families. Tget had received notices of ejectment. These…

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Soldier Settlements. Some Serious Allegations

Daily Observer · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 2

The Treasurer, Mr. Lang, said yesterday that he had received a[?]davits…

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Miscellaneous Items Settling Soldiers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 4

During the recent Premiers' Conference a sub-committee of Ministers for Land from the various States conferred with the Minister for…

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Soldier Settlements Premier Examining Allegations. Further Statement by Minister for Lands. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2

The Premier has called for the papers from the Crown Law Department in regard to the allegations against Mr. Bryant, and is also obtaining a statement…

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Returned Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Manilla subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League, the president (Comrade P Muggleton) occupied the chair…

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Queensland Government Case. Protest by Returned Men. BRISBANE

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

Irate returned soldiers met in force in Busbane, and agreed to a number of resolutions protesting against the action of the Lieutenant-Governor in…

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Chinese Civil War. Peace Expected. LONDON

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Shanghai correspondent says peace between North and South China seems to be on the eye of realisation. The recent split resulted in a…

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Children of Deceased Soldiers. Educational Assistance

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 1

Provision is made under the Repatriation Act for the granting of special allowances for educational and training purposes, for orphan children of deceased soldiers, and…

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Late Telegrams. Soldier Settlement Charges. Board Making inquiry. No Royal Commission at Present. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

The Premier and Minister for Lands had a conference with the Public Service Board this afternoon with regard to the alleged improper conduct of the…

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Late Telegrams. Administering Arsenic. Charge against Soldier's Wife. Accused Remanded. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

Elizabeth Mary Woolridgo, age 36, was charged at the police court with having mallciously attempted to administer arsenic to Francis Charles Woolridge,…

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Preference to Soldiers. Angry Meeting at Bathurst. A.L.P. Motion Condemned. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

At a conference of returned soldiers, representing about 30 Westers district sub-branches, reference was made to the omission of the toast of the King at the…

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Soldier Settlements No Action Yet Decided On SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2

A section of the Parliamentary Labor Party favors the prompt appointment of a Royal Commission to investigate the working of the Soldier Settlement…

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Parade of Returned Men. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

One of the most important events during the Prince's tour in this State will be a parade of returned soldiers in Centennial Park on June 22, in…

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War Gratuity. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

To date £200,000 in bonds and £16,000 in cash have been paid out with respect to the war gratuity. Such of the Cable News on this…

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Unemployed Soldiers. Haig Denounces Unions' Attitude. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

Earl Haig, in a speech in London, again attacked trade unions, saying that through the selfish obstinancy of some unions employment was refused to…

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Soldier Settlements. Mr. Ashford in Reply Considering Legal Action. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 10 June 1920 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, ex-Minister for Lands, made a statement to-day in reply to accusations against certain officers of the Soldier Settlement branch of the…

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