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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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"T.B." Paris Wages War. New Hospitals Opened

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

The City of Paris has taken an important step in the work of fighting tuberculosis by the erection of pavilions on the latest hygienic principles at…

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New Types of Tanks. Future War Contingencies. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The "Daily Mail" says that in view of future war contingencies the Tank Corps is evolving remarkable types of swift and noiseless tanks. One is fitted…

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The Australian Soldier

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 2

The final statement in the "Sunday Times" of General Sir John Monash's narrative states that from March to October the Australians…

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Soldiers' Wives. London

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 3

The Megantie has sailed for Australia from Liverpool with 280 officers and wives also 480 men and 600 wives…

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Soldiers' Graves

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 January 1920 · page 4

For the information of the next of kin of deceased soldiers the Defence Department has made the following statement:- The Imperial War Graves Commission has…

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Welcome Home at Goonellabah

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

Notwithstanding the inclement weather about 80 of the residents of Goonellabab braved the elements to be present at a welcome to Corp. Eddie Edwards (son of…

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The Peace Treaty. The Ceremony of Ratification. Repatriation of War Prisoners Begins. (Published in the "Times.")

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 5

PARIS, Monday.—The peace formalities were most simple and concluded in 15 minutes. Herr von Lersner (Germany) signed first, then…

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Clarence Returned Soldiers' League

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 2

At a meeting of the Grafton subbranch of the R.S.S.I.L., it was decided to hold a conference of delegates from Clarence District Leagues…

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Returned Soldiers' Holdings

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

James Patrick Kelly' has applied at the Lismore Lands Office for returned soldier's special holding of portion 480, parish Lismore, county Rous, area 4 acres. Mervyn…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Lismore Branch

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 4

A committee meeting of the Lismore branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was hold in the School of Arts on Friday last, the following being present:—Col…

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German War Prisoners. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 5

PARTS, Tuesday.—The German war prisoners who still remain in France number 350,000. They are pathetically eager for a reunion with their wives and children…

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War Gratuity. Arrangements to Raise Amount Required. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

A conference was held this morning between Mr. W. Watt, Mr. Denison Miller (Governor of the Commonwealth Bank), Mr. Collins (Secretary to the…

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War Criminals. Italy Not Joining in Extradition Demands. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

A Rome message states that Italy has not joined the demand for the extradition from Germany of those responsible for the war…

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Payment of War Bonus. Question with Respect to Federal Public Service. MELBOURNE

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

Regarding the complaint made by Mr. W. G. Piper, President of the N.S.W. Post and Telegraph Officers' Association, that the failure of the Government…

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Opposition from Returned Soldiers. WASHINGTON

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 January 1920 · page 3

The returned soldiers' organisation has condemned De[?]npsey, urging the authorities to disallow the fight owing to Dempsey's non-enlistment…

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War Gratuity. Raising the Money

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—It has been ascertained that a conference will be held between the Federal Treasurer (Mr. Watt), the Governor of the Commonwealth Bank…

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Gallant Sir Ross Smith. His Wonderful War Record

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 7

Sir Ross Smith often juggled with death before he banked himself up against it in flying from England to Australia. "Fighting Charlic" Cox…

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Diggers and Drink. What a Soldier Says, and What Government Says. (Published by arrangement)

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 6

A recent issue of the Adelaide "Observer" tells of a public meeting which packed Adelaide Town Hall to hear Capt. George Burkett speak on…

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New Guinea Soldiers

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 4

Men who sailed for New Guinea after November 1, 1914, are not entitled either to the 1914-15 star or the Victory medal (says the Melbourne "Augus"). Some of…

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The Australian Soldier. Excelled by None

Northern Star · Friday 16 January 1920 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—General Rosenthal, addressing the Millions Club, said that there was no other fighter in the world that could equal the Australian soldier let alone…

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