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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

465 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 17 of 24

Anzac Ball

Manilla Express · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

As already briefly notified the third annual Anzac ball, organised by the Returned Soldiers, was a pronounced success on…

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Narrabri Soldiers' League Anzac Day Dinner. Speech by the Chief Justice

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

The Anzac Dinner provided by the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, for returned mew, took place in the School of Arts on Monday…

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Anzac Day at the Public School

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

On Monday last there was a good master of children and adults at the Narrabri District School. The Mayor (Ald. P. J. Levey) preseided, and…

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Anzac Day. Singleton Celebrations. Singleton

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

Anzac Day was celebrated by a monster sports gathering on the showground, under the auspices of the Singleton branch of the R.S. and S.I. League…

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War Trophies

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

"That this Council strongly reseats the autocratic action of the present Minister for Education in disallowing the setting up of war trophics in…

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War Service Homes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

It was asserted by members of the Federal Public Accounts Committee, which is inquiring into the general administration of the War Service…

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War Prisoners. Inquiry Into German Treatment. Horrible Barbarities Alleged. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

Shocking stories of ill-treatment of British soldiers at the hands of the Germans were related to a crowded court, at Bow Street by soldiers unable…

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Walcha Soldier Memorial. Monument and Band Rotunda. WALCHA

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

At a public meeting held on Saturday afternoon, it was decided to creet a memorial to the Walcha soldiers in the form of a monument and band…

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Soldiers' Nominee

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

The secretary of the local branch of the R.S. and S.I. League in this issue requests all soldiers to do their "bit" for the Soldiers' nominee…

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Payments by Soldiers and Other Settlers

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 2

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, has expresed pleasure with the way the settlers under the Closer Settlement Acts, including many returned…

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Anzac Day at Tamworth High School

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 3

Anzac Day was held recently at the High School. Early in the day the Union Jack surmounted by a wreath was placed at the gates. The pupils were…

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War Homes Inquiry. Architect's Evidence. Fees Considered Too High. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

Giving evidence before the Public Accounts Committee inquiring into the War Service Homes at Melbourne, Mr. Ashworth, president of the Employers'…

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Soldier Settlement. Inquiry to Be Re-opened. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 29 April 1921 · page 2

The Cabinet has agreed to Mr. Ashford's request to allow the re-opening of the inquiry regarding soldier settlements, but only on the one point of…

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Anzac Day. Bundarra Celebrations. Bundarra

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 6

Anzac Day was not allowed to pass by unnoticed in Bundarra. The children from both schools assembled at the Honor Roll, where speeches were…

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War Trophies and Minister. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

Speaking at Forbes, Mr. C. S. MacPhillamy, strongly condemned the action of the Minister for Education in refusing to allow the guns, captured by the…

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German Atrocities. Barbarity to War Prisoners. Unhealthy Work. Sick Men Knocked About. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 30 April 1921 · page 2

A further case of German war atrocities was favestigated at Bow Street when evidence was give in connection with charges against a…

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Anzac Graves

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 2

The annual pilgrimage to the United Kingdom cemeteries was carried out on an extensive scale. Mr. Sharpe, the organiser, received many touching…

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Unveiling War Trophy. Medals Presented at Currabubula

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 1

On Anzac night the largest crowd ever assembled in the Currabubula Hall was present to witness the presentation of the Shire certificates and medals to…

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Reparations. Preparing for Action. Supreme Council Meets. French Soldiers for the Ruhr London

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 2

M. Briand and Marshal Foch have arrived in London. The Supreme Council will meet in the Cabinet room at Downing Street at [?] p.m…

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Anzac

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

Here mid' my' comrades brave I lie Our life blood flowing fast, You whom I loved and left…

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