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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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War Memorials Saturday's Sports

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 2

The sports in aid of the War Memorials funds took place in fine weather on, Saturday. There were between 400 and 500 people present. Just before the start…

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Disabled Soldiers. Question of War Pensions. R.s.s.i.l. Seeking Advice

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—The New South Wales Council of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League has decided to obtain counsel's advice whether the High…

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Africas Civil War. General Smuts Takes Command. Experiences Exciting Journey. Further Pitched Battles. (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 March 1922 · page 5

JOHANNESBURG, Sunday.—A small nigh attack at Johannesburg was repulsed. Aeroplane guns are bombing Fordsburg. It was officially announced at 3 o'clock…

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Anzac Day Sports

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

Some doubt existed as to whether the sports being organised by the local branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. could be held on Anzac Day. This…

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War Gratuity Bonds

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 3

SYDNEY", Wednesday.—The second year's interest payments on all war gratuity bonds will be available from to-day. The Federal Treasurer has…

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Murwillumbah War Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 4

On Saturday last a big day's sports was held in Murwillumbah in aid of the local war memorial fund. The programme was a varied one, consisting of dancing,…

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Cablegrams the Rand's Little War Many Casualties. London

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

The situation on the Rand is developing alarmingly. Active hostilities between Government forces and strikers' commandoes resulted in…

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Indias War Services. the Prince's Eulogy. Opens Military College. (Reuter's Special Service)

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

PRINCE'S CAMP DEHRADUN, Monday. —The Prince of Wales arrived at Dehradun this morning and stayed three hours. In the course of his speech when opening…

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Trade with Ex-enemies. Tardiness in Resumption. Not Due to Vindictiveness. What the War Revealed

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Mr. Rodgers, Minister for Customs, addressing the Chamber of Commerce to-day explained at length the anti-dumping legislation. He said that…

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Civil War. Upheaval on Rand. 80 Dead, 600 Casualties. Aeroplane Bombs Trades Hall. Well-armed Strikers Defeat Government Forces

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1922 · page 2

The Rand miners' strike has developed into a revolution. Three hundred well-armed men from the veldt joined the strikers at…

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War Memorials Carters to Help

Tweed Daily · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 2

An enthusiastic meeting of the carters was held in the supper room of the School of Arts last night. Mr. Doug. Campbell was in the chair. It was unanimously…

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War Gratuity Bonds. Total Valued at £26,665,000

Northern Star · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Arrangements have been made by the Federal Treasury to pay interest amounting to £93,000 due on war gratuity bonds from to-day. The…

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Pernicious Influence. Socialistic Sunday Schools. Children Taught Revolutionary Ideas. Waging of Class War

Northern Star · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Mr. Bruntnell, M.L.A., draws attention to the pernicious influence of the Socialistic Proletarian Sunday schools in Sydney…

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Wake Up, Returned Soldiers! (To the Editor.)

Tweed Daily · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 3

Sir,--Your leading article in to-day's issue of your paper is sound common sense, and clearly points out how the electors of Byron should vote on polling…

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Treatment of Soldier Settlers. Serious Allegations Made

Northern Star · Thursday 16 March 1922 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Serious allegations were made by Councillor Fitzsimmous, the Nationalist-Coalition leandidate for Cumberland, against the State Government in…

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Threat of War

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday.—A message from Copenhagen states that the Soviet, fearing an attack, sent a menacing note to the Polish Government,…

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War Memorials To-night's Meeting

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 2

To-night in the School of Arts a public meeting will be held at 8 o'clock to finally decide the position of the proposed soldiers' monument. A good…

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The Latest News. International. South African Civil War. Rebels Surrender. London

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1922 · page 7

When leafiets were dropped over Fordsburg by Government aeroplanes, advising women and children and others to leave the town, a dramatic and…

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Foreclosing on Soldier Settlers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 2

Sixty of the men who were, settled on the land m New Zealand under the provisions for returned soldiers have lost their properties by foreclosure. The…

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Soldiers' Club Rooms

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1922 · page 2

A snooker tournament has just concluded at the Club rooms, the final being played between Duncombe and Fitzhardinge, the…

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