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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Soldiers Grow Tomatoes. Big Crop at Stanthorpe

Northern Star · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 5

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—The Minister for Public Works, who has returned from a visit to the soldier settlements in the Stanthorpe district, states it is estimated…

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Economic War. the Real Struggle Beginning

Northern Star · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Mr. Renwick, the "Daily Chronicle" Dusseldoff correspondent, says that the situation is critical in the extreme. The real struggle is now…

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With Old Time Abos. Weapons of War and the Chase

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 7

In a story of a hunting expedition in the "Sydney Morning Herald" the other day, Mr. A. Meston has some very interesting notes. Among these are…

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Misfits and Failures. Unsuitable Soldier Settlers

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 19 January 1923 · page 8

For some years there have been a number of unsuitable" soldier settlers living practically on the bounty of the Government. The strong public…

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Tessaurions. Wonderful War Machine

Northern Star · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The "Daily Chronicle's" aeronautical correspondent says that in secluded workshops at the Government's Research Department, a destroyer tank has…

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War Spirit. Swashbucklers in Germany

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

Mr. Del Colt, of Herbert Del Cott Pty, Ltd., who has just returned to Melbourne from a trip to Europe, gives some of his impressions of the situation in Germany,…

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The Dope Fiends. War on in London

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 2

A silent war is being waged throughout the West End of London between the cocaine gang and the police. The public sees little of…

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On the Brink of War. a Dangerous Situation. Lithuanians Massing Troops

Northern Star · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The "Daily Chronicle's" Paris, correspondent says there is a danger of the renewal of the conflict between the Lithuanian irregulars and the French…

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In a State of War. Russian Troops on the Move. Fortifications Being Constructed

Northern Star · Saturday 20 January 1923 · page 5

STOCKHOLM, Thursday.—Advices front Russia report that Smolensk is in a state of war. All the troops at Vitebsk and Smolensk have been sent to the south-west. The…

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Russian War Council

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 5

MOSCOW, Saturday.—The War Council has appointed a special triumvirate headed by Trotsky to carry out all necessary measures considered needed in view of the Polish…

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The War Memorial

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 2

During last week a solid column of lime sandstone weighing three tons was brought to Murwillumbah by Messrs. Armitage Bros., from their new quarry…

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Surplus War Stores. Over a Million Realised

Northern Star · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Over £1,000,000 was realised by the Defence Department from the sale of surplus war stores which were generally much heavier in Melbourne…

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On the Brink of War Tense Situation in Thrace. Turks and Greeks Already Exchanging Shots

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 January 1923 · page 3

PARIS, Saturday.--Advices from Constantinople state that the situation in Thrace is daily growing more perilous…

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Ireland Policeman Wounded

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--General Ennis, commanding the West Cork area, was walking in Cork in mufti yesterday with two other officers…

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Had Not Heard of War

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 7

Instances have been given of old people in remote districts of Britain, and even of France, who have lived through a stirring period without kndwing of the existence of…

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Tweed Fruitgrowers Address at Soldiers' Settlement

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 23 January 1923 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last Messrs, Brooks, Riddle and Smart, directors of the Tweed Fruitgrowers' Co-operative Coy., and Mr. Smith, manager, paid a…

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The War in Ireland

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 4

Mr. Robert MacCartie writes from Ireland:-- Our house has been in the hands of the National troops for the last fortnight and there is no knowing when they…

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War Spirit. Swashbucklers in Germany

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 4

Mr. Del Cott, of Herbert Del Cott Pty. Ltd., who has just returned from a trip to Europe, gives some of his impression of the situation in Germany…

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Fighting in Ireland Free State Soldier Killed. Irregular Commandant Captured

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Some irregulars ambushed a cycle patrol of twelve Free Staters at Clanakilty to-day. Two of the soldiers escaped and brought…

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Lismore Soldiers' League. the Annual Meeting. Summary of Year's Work

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 January 1923 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Lismore branch of they Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League was held last night. At the outset of the meeting the president,…

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