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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Not Charity, But Work. Soldiers' Claims

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—During the deputation to the Chief Secretary, various speakers asked Mr. Fuller to ensure preference of employment being given to so1diers They…

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Returned Soldiers' Grievances

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday—Headed by the returned soldiers' band about 150 members of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Shipping and Wharf Workers' Union marched from…

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Farms for Soldiers

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Minister for Lands expects to have by June, 1920, 1529 farms available for soldiers' settlements…

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Australasia. Anzac Picnic

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Anzac welcome committee gave a picinc to all furlougbed Anzacs on Lane Cove River yesterday; Large numbers attended, together with their wives,…

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Paper Bandages for Wounded

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

A new and important use to which paper is being put at the present time is the manufacure of paper bandages for the wounded. Inquiries at two London hospitals, (says the…

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Theatres of War. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The only theatres apart from Russia where active operations are still going on are the Caucasus and TransCaspia…

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Australian Prisoners of War

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

The total number of Australian prisoners of war in Germany was 3401, whereof 300, mostly, wounded and invalids, were repatriated before the…

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Invented War Machines. Notable New Zealander

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

The dominion has done well during the war, but the achievements of one New Zealander have very singularly, only been made public, and that almost…

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Climax of the Fighting. Many Killed and Wounded. Government in Complete Control. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 3

In Berlin at noon on Thursday the Government troops stormed and recaptured headquarters of the Spartacusits. They destroyed the premises…

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The Channel Tunnel. Opposed by War Office

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 7

The English Liberal Party and the leaders of the Liberal Party have perhaps on their conscience two instances of lack of provision. One was the long-delayed Day…

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The Laws of War. Inquiry Into Breaches. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—Since its appointment two months ago the British Committee of Inquiry (of which Sir John Macdonell is chairman) into breaches of the laws of war…

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General War Cables. Capt. Carmichael. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Capt. Carmichael has sailed in the Orsova with a view to obtaining his discharge in Australia…

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War Precautions Act. How It Came Into Being

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 3

Mr. Tudor was a member of the Cabinet resposible for the original War Precautions Act He was one of those doped by Mr. Hughes (says the Hobart "World"). He…

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Lodges and Soldiers. Question of Benefits

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

On the subject of soldiers claims on Friendly Societies which was debted by the Murwillumbah sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association last week,…

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Soldiers in Politics. Trial Sought

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 2

Knowledge and sincerity, according to Lieutenant Cortis, a returned soldier, are essential in the member of Parliament…

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Soldiers Protests

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Several protests against the visit to England of the Minister for Defence continue to be made by the soldiers' associations and kindred…

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Open Column. Brunswick Oyster Reserve. and a Returned Soldier's Application. (Editor "Star.")

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 4

Sir,—In your issue of January 19th the following par. appears in the report of the Byron Shire Council meeting:- From Richard Reading, Brunswick…

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Unemployed Soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday—The Victorian Chamber of Manufactures will shortly consider a request made by returned soldiers to the National Party for the dismissal from…

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Relief for Soldiers and Dependents. Lord Chelmsford's Appeal. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 5

DELHI, Saturday.—Lord Chelmsford has issued a stirring appeal on behalf of the soldiers who fought and suffered in the war. The Viceroy says the committee of the…

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British Demobilisation. Prime Minister Gives Matter Close Attention. To Ensure the Fruits of Victory. Fighting Ceased, but War not Over. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 3

The Prime Minister has been giving careful attention to the speed of demobilisation. He considers that the first duty is to ensure that the fruits of…

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