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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Policemen Wounded

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1921 · page 2

Simultaneous Sinn Fein attacks on the police took place all over mid-Tyrone last night. Eight constables were taken, to the hospital seriously…

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War Trophies. South Melbourne Objections. Melbourne

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

Labor councillors of the South Melbourne Council vigorously opposed the acceptance of the offer of a captured German field gun…

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War Memorial. Public Meeting Arranged. Report to Tamworth Council

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 6

At Tuesday's meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council the Mayor (Alderman W. A. Bourne) reported that he had conferred with the Presidents of…

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War Service Homes. Statement in Federal Parliament. Colonel Walker's Dismissal. Government Action Severely Criticised. MELBOURNE

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Rodgers briefly stated to-night that Col. Walker had been dismissed from the position of War Service Homes…

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Anzac Day. Tngha Workers' Generous Idea. Practical Tribute. TINGHA

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 1

The following resolution was enthusiastically carried by workmen here, and was telegraphed to the Prime Minister to-day:-…

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Richmond War Memorial

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

Brigadier General Cox, speaking at the unveiling of the war memorial at Richmond said: "There is a disloyal element in this country. If I had my…

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War-Like Activity. Rush of Defence Volunteers. Premier's New Proposal. "Way Out Must Be Found." LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

Saturday saw a sombre reawakening of warlike activity in London streets. Kitted troops and service waggons, with military impediments were steadily…

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Returned Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last a general meeting of the Narrabri subbranch was held in the club rooms, now located at the Town Hall. The…

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Soldiers' Race Meeting

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 2

The thrity-odd horses which have been paddocked for the soldiers' race meeting on Monday and Tuesday, April 25th and 26th, are doing…

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Anzac Day. Arrangements in Tasmania. Hobart

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The question of the observance of Anzac Day in Tasmania is causing discussion. Anzac Day was some time ago…

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War Trophies. Exhibitions of Public Schools Minister's Objection. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 2

The Minister for Education, referred to the remark of the Rev. W. R. Milne. Presbyterian clergyman, that there seemed to be something more behind…

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Voice of United North. Tamworth War Memorial Demand for New State. Great Convention at Armidale. Fully 300 Delegates will Discuss Big Proposal

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 1

Seventy years ago the handful of Northern people were seriously discussing the question of erecting a New State in New South Wales…

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Tamworth War Memorial. Women's Hospital Ward

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 1

One of the proposals that will be put forward at the War Memorial meeting in the Oddfellows Hall, Tamworth, next Saturday night is for the erection of a…

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Soldiers' Column. What the League is Doing

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 13 April 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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Anzac Day

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 6

Fifty men employed at the Tingha-Hydraulic and Irrigation Scheme held a meeting to consider the position in regard to the controversy concerning…

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Anzac Day. Day's Work for Soldiers' Fund Tingha Workers' Fine Example. BUNDARRA

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

In connection with the proposed commemoration of Anzac Day, a unique and thoroughly patriotic suggestion comes from Tingha. At the present time some…

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Anzac Day. Time Off to Attend Service. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 1

The State Government adheres to its decision not to proclaim Anzac Day as a holiday, but Mr. Docley announces that any returned soldier who is a…

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Battle in Cork. Armored Car Joins In. Civilians Killed and Wounded. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 2

A hot battle reged for half an [?] a crowded street in Cork this morning and resulted in three or four civilias[?] killed and wounded…

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President Harding. First Message to Congress. War's Aftermath. Proposed Declaration of Peace. Vancouver

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 1

In his message to Congress: President Harding said: "It may be regretted that we were so ill prepared for the war's aftermath, and so little ready to return…

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Moree Soldier Fund. Over £1000 Divided for Public Needs. MOREE

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 1

Recently a request was made by the Soldiers' Memorial Hall Committee to the local Repatriation Committee, to transfer the balance of the funds…

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