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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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War Notes

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

Young is now gutting a move on to-wards tho raising of the £5000 set as the target for the local Repatriation effort in March next…

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War Minister's Policy. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—News from Berlin states that the new War Minister's (Reinhardt) policy is immediate demobilisation and the creation of a people's defence force…

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War's Aftermath. London

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

It is reported that the Crown Prince has unsuccessfully attempted to escape from exile. The Kaiser is suffering from a cold…

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"Influenza" Scourge.. London in its Grip. War Rations' Effect

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

There is no abatement of the influenza epidemic, and inquires indicated that London is still suffering as severely as ever (says London "Daily…

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General War Cables. British Warships in the Baltic. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON; Sunday.—It is announced that the British warships will be withdrawn from the Eastern Baltie owing to the wintry conditions, but will remain in the Western…

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Turkey and the War. Seeking Out the Responsibles. PARIS

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

The "Matin's" Constantinople correspondent says that the Sultan has ordered a court martial to try those responsible for Turkey's entrance into…

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Australians and the War. Achievements Since March. General Monash's Report

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

An account has reached the Minister for Defence (Senator Pearce), from General Monash, of the work accomplished by the Australian Army Corps…

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Devastated France. France and American Soldiers. New York

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

The United Press correspondent at Metz states that General Petain has declared that France will welcome the American soldiers wishing to remain to…

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The Sardinia Inquiry. Conditions of Soldier Transport. SYDNEY

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

The Special Court appointed to enquire into the allegations made by the troops regarding the transport Sardinia continued to-day…

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General News. Betubned Soldiers' Reception

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

A meeting of the committee for the reception of returned soldiers will be held at the Council Chambers at 8 o'clock to-night (Tuesday), 7th January, the object being to make…

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Sardinia Inquiry. Soldiers Grievances

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Sardinia inquiry was resumed to-day. Commander Rosa said the vessel had been fitted as a transport under Imperial regulations, the work being…

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Government Sweets. Lemon-drops for Soldiers

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 3

It is impossible not to be Struck with,the extraordinary solicitude shown by the American Government towards its soldiers in small things as well as great. Among the…

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Financial Policy. Settling Soldiers on the Land

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—It is understood that the financial policy of the State, especially in regard to the public works programme, is being [?]held in abeyance pending…

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Red Indian Melba. Sings for the Soldiers. "Land of the Sky-blue Water."

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 6

North American Indian fighters in France are shortly to be entertained by a girl of their own ra[?] (says "Lloyd's Sunday Newspaper"). Tsia[?]na is the daughter, of a…

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Blind Soldiers Marry. Cupid at St. Dunstan's

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 January 1919 · page 4

Cupid is always busy at St. Dunstan's, the English home of the blind man. An average of two weddings a week takes place among the blind soldiers; more than 200 have…

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Soldier Deputation. Returned Men March Through Melbourne Streets. Acting Prime Minister Interviewed. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

A deputation of about a thousand returned soldiers marched through the Melbourne streets to the Federal Offices to-day, in order to obtain from…

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Servants, Not Masters. Following General Interests Only. Memorial from Wounded Soldiers. MILAN

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

President Wilson, in his speech at Milan, asserted that those at the Peace Table will not be the masters of any peoples but their servants, not…

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Notes and News. War Chest Market Stall

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 2

The Misses Devlin, assisted by Miss M'Crackan, were in change of the War Chest stall on Saturday. The total takings amounted to £6 1s 3d, including…

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Australian War Trophies. a Record of the Captures. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

Senator Pearce to-day issued a statement compiled by the Australian War Records Section showing that guns, machine guns, trench mortars, etc. claimed…

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"We Do Not Want Another War." Delegations to the President. ROME

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 3

President Wilson was warmly welcomed at Genoa and Milan, where he received citizenships. The Italian wounded soldiers…

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