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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Ireland. Ambushes in County Cork. Police Killed and Wounded. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 1 January 1921 · page 2

A patrol of black and tans and police was ambushed at Middletown, County Cork, last night. One constable was killed, three seriously wounded, and…

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Japan Not Aggressive. Ambassador Ridicules War Rumors. "Faithful Member of League." LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 2

Baron liayashi, Japanese Ambassador in London, interviewed by the "Standard," said that there was no truth in the general belief that Japan…

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West Narrabri Soldiers' Memorial

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 January 1921 · page 2

Next week we propose to publish the photograph of the Soldiers' Memorial recently erected at West Narrabri, together with a full list of the…

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"Formal Act of War." Drastic Martial Law Provisions. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 2

Commenting on the official burnings at Cork, the "Dally Mail" describes them as a formal act of war. It is the first occasion on which the Government…

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Dark Clouds of 1921. War and Its Aftermath. Disappointed Ideals. Eloquent Sermon by Bishop Long. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 4 January 1921 · page 2

Preaching at All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst, last night, Bishop Long said they had been assured everyone must be optimistic on New Year's Day. They…

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War on Mosquitoes. Great Success at Toowoomba

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 3

A summer or two ago Toowoomba attained somewhat unenviable notoriety for the prevalence of mosquitoes in that town and a vigorous campaign was…

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To the Editor. Correspondents are asked to express themselves briefly. Letters should not exceed half a column in length. Grievance of Maimed Soldiers

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 1

Mr. R. F. H. Green, Pine Vale, Woolomin, New South Wales, writes:— During the last Federal elections, a little over twelve months ago, speakers…

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Soldiers' Column. What the League Is Doing

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1921 · page 1

Through the courtesy of the Editor of "The Northern Daily Leader," one column in every Wednesday's issue will be devoted to…

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Naval Competition. War Would Destroy Civilisation. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 2

Speaking at Glasgow on naval competition, Viscount Grey said he was convinced that if another war occurred 20 years hence the civilisation of Europe…

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War Service Homes. Statement by Treasurer. Shortage of Funds. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 6 January 1921 · page 2

Sir Joseph Cook stated this afternoon when asked if he had noticed the criticism of the altered policy of the War Service Homes Department in declining…

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War Service Homes. Purchase of Houses Stopped Great Hardships Caused. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 2

Major Marr, M.H.R., said the eternal want of a million sterling is at the root of the War Service Homes Commissioners' decision to buy no more…

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German Woman Spy. Dies in Lunatic Asylum. Sensational War-Time Trial Recalled. How She Was Trapped

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 3

The death has occurred in the Criminal Lunatic Asylum at Broadmoor (England), writes a "Dally Chronicle" representative, of Lizzie Wertheim, one of…

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Soldier Teachers. Did not Suffer in Classification. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 7 January 1921 · page 2

The Minister for Education believes that Now South Wales is doing as much for returned soldier teachers as Queensland…

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Soldiers' Banquet

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 8 January 1921 · page 1

An important meeting in connection with the Soldiers' banquet will be held to-day at the Red Cross rooms, Peel-street, at 3.30 p.m. All members of…

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Result of the War

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 4

Before 1914 British users of fine chemicals for their research work had to depend chiefly upon foreign sources for their supplies. Arrangements…

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Indian Village Soviets. Reprission Causes Riots. Several Killed and Wounded. ALLAHABAD

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 2

Although details are unavailable it is known that there has been bloodshe in Rae Bareli district. Armed police have been despatched from the big…

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Soldier Teachers

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 January 1921 · page 1

The Minister for Education believes that New South Wales is doing as much for returned soldier teachers as Queensland…

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Greeks and Turks. Big Preparations For War. LONDON, Sunday. J

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 11 January 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Constantinople correspondent wires: A Greek force is strongly reconnoitring the Brusa region without orders from the Supreme Council. Apparently…

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War Service Homes. Allegations of Broken Faith. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 2

Mr. Mahoney, M.H.R., stated to-day that the War Service Homes Commission had apparently decided not to advance any more money for purchases of…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1921 · page 1

In response to the appeal for bags of wheat' towards the above fund, the hon. secretary for the Tamworth Red Cross branch acknowledges donations from…

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