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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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War Criminals. Allies' Select Cases. For German Court. Must be Real Trials. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent says he is authoritatively informed that the Allies have agreed that a German court of justice be permitted to try a number…

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Preference to Soldiers. Minister Denies Reported Statement. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 2

The Minister for Health, Mr. Bruntnell, denied having stated that the Government was forced to introduce the preference to soldiers legislation by…

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Soldiers' Settlement

Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1920 · page 3

There is a growing feeling in the city that all is not going well with the soldiers' settlement, but that indications point to a more or less tragic failure…

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Darwin Inquiry. Would-be Soldier Imprisoned. Action of Creditors. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Saturday 6 March 1920 · page 2

At the Darwin Inquiry, Mr. Justice Ewing said that Andress Rindberg had asked to be allowed to give evidence on the ground that when he announced his…

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Cut to Pieces. Anzac's Sad End

Daily Observer · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 1

As a fruit train from Brisbane to Sydney was passing the 63 miles on the main line, between Gatton and Grantham, on Wednesday evening, a man…

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Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia. War Service Homes

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

The Secretary of the Narrabri subbranch of the League above mentioned, has received the following communication from the Acting Deputy…

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Miscellaneous Items. Soldiers and Convalescent Homes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 8 March 1920 · page 2

Red Cross convaleseent homes and hospitals are busier to-day than during the war. Thera are 22 homos accommodating nearly 1000 men. During…

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[?] Express Anzac Bursaries for the Sons of Soldiers

Manilla Express · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

It has been announced by the Minister for Lands and Agriculture (Mr Ashfold) that approval had been given for five Anzac…

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Turkish War Criminals. LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

The "Daily Mail" understands that the Supreme Council is likely to demand Enver Palaat, Djemal Nazun, Pashas Shakir, Aximbey and Djemalzml…

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Judge's Reminder. War Service no Excuse for Crime. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 2

In sentencing Norman Cate to twelve months' hard labor on a charge of stealing from Farmer and Co., Judge Scholes said he declined to treat the prisoner…

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Government Determined. to Enforce Preference for Soldiers. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Tuesday 9 March 1920 · page 1

The Attorney-General says the Government is determined to enforce the Soldiers' Preference Act and will not in future accept ignorance as a plea…

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Work Wanted for Returned Men. Tamworth and Cockburn Shire Repatriation Committee

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 1

During the month of February, there were 18 applicants for employment, and only six men were placed in positions, leaving 12 men still unemployed. It is…

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Transport Scandals. Serious Allegations by Soldiers. Discipline .Non-Existent. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 2

Some of the soldiers who returned by the transport Friedsauchrue, stated that discipline was non-existent from the start of the voyage. Fifty four men…

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Late Telegrams. Memorial to Soldiers. Prince Should Lay Foundation Stone. Mr. Holman Emphatic

Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 March 1920 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday. A deputation from the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' imperial League interviewed the Premier to-day, and asked…

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Welcome Home

Manilla Express · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 4

Once again, to the sound of music and the flying of flags, Manilla people assembled in the picture theatre to welcome home…

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Welcome Home at Tarriaro

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Warinells, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, on Saturday evening [?]ost, the occasion being a welcome…

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Millions for the Dye-war

Manilla Express · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 6

Germany's expected competition in the manufacture of dyes is being forestalled by the expenditure of millions of dollars by American manufacturers, we are told by…

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War Fortunes. Suggested Source of Revenue. London

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

Lord Colwyn, addressing a special war profits meeting of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, instanced the new shipping fortunes. A couple of…

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Late Telegrams. Millions Club in Court. Interesting Case. Question of Preference to Soldiers. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

The Millions Club was defendant in a case at the Central Summons Court when Harold Cohen, late captain in the A.I.F., proceeded against the club under…

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"Not Cost One Penny." Sydney Soldiers' Memorial Scheme. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Thursday 11 March 1920 · page 2

Mr. Holman, referring to the soldiers' memorial scheme, pointed out that it would not cost the State one penny except probably the memorial itself. The…

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