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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Anzac Day

Northern Star · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 4

It was decided at last night's meeting of the Lismore branch of the R.S. and S.I. League that a sports meeting should be held on Anzac Day. The following, with power…

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War Memorials

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.— The Jewish community last night decided upon the form and location of a war memorial to comme[?]le the brave deeds of thier…

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Alleged Illegal Occupation. Bilambil Soldiers' Settlement Land. Crown Cases Fail

Tweed Daily · Friday 4 February 1921 · page 2

Two interesting cases were dealt with by Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M., in the Murwillumbah Police Court on Wednesday. They were a further link in the chain…

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War Penalties. Germany's Obligations. Does It Mean Economic Strangulation. Amsterdam

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The German Minister for Home Affairs, addressing the Majority Socialists at Cologne, declared that the economic and financial demands of the Allies…

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Sinn Fein War. Attackers Beaten Off. No Police Casualties. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The Sinn Feiners commandeered a house belonging to Thomas King, magistrate, 12 miles from Skibberson, and prepared an ambush. They opened fire…

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Canada and the War. Proceeds of the Sale of German Ships. New York

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 5

The "New York Times" Ottawa correspondent states that Imperial reasons, may postpone indefinitely the proposal to appoint a Canadian Minister at…

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Education of Soldiers' Children. an Ambitious Scheme

Tweed Daily · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 3

The new repatriation scheme which will provide higher education for the children of deceased and totally incapacitated soldiers' children, is now…

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Government Preference. Soldiers' Deputation to Mr. Estell. Statement by Minister

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 2

Returned Soldiers on the Northern Rivers and elsewhere have been perturbed for some time past over what they considered to be a departure by…

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War Service Homes. a Square Deal for Soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—Mr. Rogers, Acting Minister for Repatriation, spent a good deal of time in Sydney yesterday in close consultation with members of the recently…

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War Service Homes. Fair Deal for the Soldiers. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

Mr. Rodgers, Acting Minister of Repatriation, arrived at Sydney yesterday and conferred with the Chairman and other members of the tribunal…

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Sinn Fein War. College Staff Absented. London

Tweed Daily · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 3

The Crown forces raided a college in Dublin and arrested the entire staff of lay teachers…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—It is the intention of the Federal Cabinet to maintain, the policy of preference to returned soldiers in connection with appointments in the…

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No War with America

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Charles Francis, an American passenger from Japan, says he could obtain no proof of the [?] that Japan desired to go to war with the United…

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Empire Soldiers' Congress

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 6

Two delegates who will represent New Zealand at the Empire congress of ex-service men, Mr. H. J. Knight and Mr. W. E. Leadley, have reached Melbourne, and will…

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Preference to Soldiers

Northern Star · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 4

Capt. McNeill, secretary of the Northern Rivers branch of the R.S.S.I. League, and Mr. T. J. Mullett, Casino sub-brunch secretary, waited on the Hon. J. Estell on…

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Melbourne War Memorial

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Though considerable opposition was displayed by some aldermen towards the proposal, the Melbourne City has agreed to…

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General Telegrams. War Act Expires

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—It is announced as the result of the expiration of the Land. Mining Shares and Shipping Act of 1919 that miners' rights and licenses may now…

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War Spy. Successful Libel Claim. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 3

The King's Bench has awarded Herbert Booth £500 against the "Daily Herald'' for libel for accusing him of being a spy agent Prococateur. Booth…

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War Service Homes. Tribunal Sitting in Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The tribunal to inquire into questions affecting the War Service Homos Department held its sitting to-day. Major Marr, M.P., presented…

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Bilambil Soldiers' Appreciation

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 2

Writing to the editor, the hon. secretary, Bilambil Returned Soldier Settlers' Progressive Association, states that members have watched with keen…

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