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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Fierce Fight in Dublin. Several Killed and Wounded. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

The streets of Dublin were deserted yesterday evening in anticipation of an outbreak following the executions. Suddenly the houses in Great Brunswick…

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War Service Homes. Inquiry Continued. Evidence by" Deputy-Commissioner. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

The Commonwealth Public Accounts Committee to-day continued the inquiry into war service homes. Donald Hutchings, Deputy…

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Soldier Settlement. Sustenance at Macquarie Vale. May be Stopped. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

The Minister for Lands, after inspecting the Macquarie Vale Soldier Settlement in the Bathurst District, informed the men that it was doubtful if the…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' meetings held, every fortnight are really the reports of their internal working and are virtually of no interest to the public;…

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False Declarations. Pension of Soldiers' Widows Heavy Penalties

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 3

Stringent action is now being taken by the Department of Repatriation in cases of fraud upon the Department on the part of widows of deceased…

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Late Telegrams. Soldiers' Preference. Appeal Against Magistrate's Ruling. Decision Upset. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 2

Mr, Justice wage, in Chambers, to-day had before him an appeal by way of a special case from the decision of Mr. G. Atkin P.M. at Maitland in dismissing…

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World Not Safe. Another European War Vancouver

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

A Chicago message says Mr. Phillip Cibbs the English war correspondent states that it is only a matter of time before there will be another great…

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Soldier Settlers Desire Federal Control. "Incompetent Lands Department." SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 19 March 1921 · page 2

At a mass meeting of returned soldiers at Young, a resolution was carried unanimously, petitioning the Minister for Lands to grant the settlers…

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Old Age and War Pensions

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 2

In order that pensioners may obtain their money in time for the Easter holidays pensions will be paid at the local Post Office on Wednesday…

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War Service Homes. Statement by Mr. Hughes. Immediate Action. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 2

The Prime Minister, who arrived in Sydney to-day, said that after very careful consideration of the interim report submitted by the War Service Homes…

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War Memorial. Unveiled at Kootingal. " Memory Park" Dedicated. Successful Patriotic Function. Large Attendance

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 5

Unwonted bustle and activity prevailed in the quiet little village of Kootingal on Saturday afternoon, when the ceremony of unveiling the monument…

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Free Tickets. for Maimed or Blind Soldiers. Cabinet's Concessions. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

The Treasurer has approved of the following additional concessions to returned soldiers: Free tram and rail tickets for those…

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Widespread Attacks. Many Killed and Wounded. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Seven soldiers and one civilian were killed, and 12 soldiers and two civilians wounded in a train ambush at Headford, County Kerry…

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Shooting at Redfern Two People Wounded. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

Residents of Walker Street, Redgern. were startled about nine o'clock this morning at the sound of three shots Immediately afterwards they saw Bridget…

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Soldiers' Column. What the League is Doing

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 6

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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"The Cold Shoulder." Soldiers Complain of Broken Promises. ARMIDALE

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

Sneaking to a meeting of local soldiers Lieut. H. Gurdy, Northern District inspector and organiser, said the when inspector and organiser said that front…

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For Wounded Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

The Treasurer, Mr. Lang, stated that the State Government had approved of the following travelling concessions to seriously wounded soldiers:…

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Allies and Huns. Fresh German Trickery. "Who Caused the War?" LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

The "Times" Berlin correspondent says Germany's first determined move to nullify the effect of the sanctions to regulate trade in the occupied area…

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No Preference. Soldiers in Land Ballots. Minister's Statement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. P. F. Loug[?]lia, Minister for Lands, emphatically de[?]les the assertion that money provided by the Federal Government for the settlement of…

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Tamworth War Memorial. Calling Public Meeting

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 28 March 1921 · page 1

In connection with the proposed War Memorial for Tamworth and district the Mayor of Tamworth (Ald. W. A. Bourne) reported in a minute to the last meeting…

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