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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

1,419 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 12 of 71

Money for Russia Starving Soldiers Object Brisbane

Tweed Daily · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 3

A meeting of unemployed returned soldiers was held yesterday to protest against what some of those present termed the "infamy of collecting funds…

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Soldiers' Memorial Difficulty

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

In spite of the fact that a soldiers' memorial land has been open at Grafton since 1920 and only a little over £540 subscribed, and also Unit public interest is so meagre…

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Bodies of Soldiers. Removal to Britain. Refusing All Applications (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Imperial War Graves Commission has decided to refuse all applications for the removal of bodies of soldiers from graves in the French war…

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Returned Soldiers' Gratuity. Failure to Apply

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—There are over 1000 retained soldiers in Victoria who have failed to apply for their gratuity, while more than 10,000 in the same State entitled…

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Queensland's Workless Soldiers. Seek Portion of Collected Relief Funds

Northern Star · Monday 6 March 1922 · page 4

BRISBANE. Sim day.—A meeting of unemployed returned soldiers was held on Saturday to protest against what some of those present termed the infamy of collecting…

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An Extraordinary Incident. Wounded Dignity

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 2

Wombat, a little rural centre in the Young district, is all agog over an affront to its dignity. It appears the villagers arranged for a presentation to…

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Asleep at the Wheel Returned Soldier Killed. West Wyalong

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 3

A returned soldier, Patrick Berrell, met with his death in sad circumstances yesterday. He and Jas. Wood drove a man who had been injured to the…

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Crash Into Big Tree. Motor Car Accident. Returned Soldier Killed

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A motor car containing three men crashed into a big tree near West Wyalong. Patrick Berrell, aged 26, a returned…

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Soldier Settlers' Grievances. Ministerial Comment. the Position in Queensland

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 March 1922 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.—When asked to-day if he had any comment to make regarding the allegations of unsatisfactory condition of affairs of the soldier settlements…

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Anzac Day Celebrations

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 4

A public meeting is to be held in the Literary Institute, Byron Bay, on Thursday night for the purpose of arranging details, etc., for the Anzac sports, to be held at…

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War Memorials

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 4

To-night a meeting of the war memorials committee will be held in the Council Chambers at 8 o'clock. Nominations for the woodehop o Saturday close…

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Belfast's Week End Two Killed, 25 WOUNDED. Police Sergeant and Wife Shot. LONDON

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 5

The week-end casualties in Belfast were two killed and 25 wounded. The man Hughes, who was shot while passing the sniping area in a tram yesterday was,…

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Soldier Settler's Ordeal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 2

A remarkable accident occurred about five miles from Millbank, Upper Macleay, late on Wednesday afternon. Mr. Harry Wride, a returned soldier, wha…

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Crashed Into Tree. Car Party All Asleep. Returned Soldier Killed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 2

SYDNEEY, Tuesday -- A returned soldier, Patrick Berrell met his death in sad circumstances at West Wyalong. He and Jas. Woods drove a man who…

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Homes for Soldiers. Other Countries Have Bungled

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—According to General Dean, of South Australia, who arrived in Sydney to-day after a trip to England and America, Australia is only one of many…

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New Land Settlers. the A.i.f. Spirit. Soldiers Making Good

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 March 1922 · page 3

The adaptability to circumstances, which was one of the most notable characteristics of the Australian soldier in war, is being reproduced in civilian life by many of the…

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War Memorials

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 2

Great interest is being taken in the woodchop and dancing events to be held in Bell's paddock on Saturday next in aid of the War Memorials fund. A…

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Soldier Settler Claim Against the Crown. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Thursday 9 March 1922 · page 3

An appeal of interest to soldier settlers came before the State Full Court to- day. At the end of last year James Miller, a soldier settler of Dirnassar, between…

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Anzac History. Ian Hamilton's Praise

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

General Sir Ian Hamilton, reviewing the first volume of Mr. C. E. W. Bean's "Australian War History," describes the author as the Kinglake of the…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Byron Bay Sub-branch. Anzac Day—holiday or Holy Day?

Northern Star · Friday 10 March 1922 · page 6

Mr. C. W. Grimwood, president, occupied the chair at the usual meeting of the Byron Bay sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Monday night last. There was a…

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