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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Soldier Settlers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 2

As a result of the insistent agitation of the soldier settlers in various parts of the States for better conditions in regard to the extension of the…

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Passes for Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Premier, Sir George Fuller, announced to-day that the certain conditions to returned soliders, Cabinet had decided to grant rail passes in…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

Amount preiously acknowledged, £49 13s 6d. Additional donations:—John Hunter and Son 10s 6d, A. Crethar £1 Is. Total £51 5s…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged, £51 5s. Additional donations: A. G. Robertson, Ltd., £2 2s, J. Davey, £1 1s; "Northern Star," Ltd., £5 5s; Inspector Wood, £1; Mrs. T. M…

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War Aftermath. Deserted Wives and Children

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 7

SYDNEY, Friday.—Senator Crawford, Assistant Minister for Repatriation, told a deputation from the National Federation that the Federal…

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Casino Soldiers' Club. Its Control Criticised. Club or Cakeshop?

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 8

The fate of the Casino Soldiers' Club was a subject of debate at a meeting of the Casino Returned Soldier Settlers Association held in the School…

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Soldier Settlers. Neglect the Own Interests Stating Cases of Hardship

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. W. Isaac (president) presided over a moderate attendance of members at a meeting of the Casino Soldier Settlers' Association held in the School…

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Dyraaba Soldiers' Settlement

Northern Star · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 4

Before the Public Works Committee at Casino yesterday, Mr. Simpson furnished some figures in connection with the position of the soldiers on the Dyraaba settlements…

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American Soldiers' Bonus (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.—The House of Representatives has passed the Soldiers' Bonus Bill by 335 votes to 54. The vote indicates that a Presidential veto would be…

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His Pre-war Suit

Northern Star · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 12

Speaking at a Liberal meeting at Horn ing, in East Norfolk, Sir Robert Price, ex-M.P. for the constituency, was arguing that tariffs put up prices, and illustrated his…

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Who Owns It ? Soldiers' Club Dispute

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. Isaacs complained to the meeting of the Casino District Returned Soldier Settlers' Association on Thursday that Mr. D. McPhail had told him that the…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged £68 7s. Additional donations:—E. J. Whitchead 10s 6d, F. Raward 6s, Dr. R. V. Graham £2 2s. Total to date £71 5s 6d…

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Heroic Fortitude. Wounded Man's Ordeal

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 4

Away up in Northern Queensland recently a young Australian displayed truly remarkable courage and fertitude. His name is Dionel ke[?]ode;…

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Finland's War Deb

Northern Star · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Saturday.—Mr. A. W. Mellon, Secretary to the Treasury, has announced that Finland has completed the funding of a 9,000,000 dollar debt to the United…

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Irish Unrest Cowardly Machine Gum Outrage British Soldiers Attacked (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—Four Free Staters attacked a company of British soldiers at Queenstown with machine guns, a number being killed or wounded…

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Unemployed Grave Conditions in Germany Europe's Veiled War

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

LONDON, Saturday.—"The unemployed in Germany in December numbered, I am told, 3,450,000," said Mr. Walter Leaf, chairman of the Westminster Bank…

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Gratuity War Loan £10,300,000 in Hand. Dr. Earle Page Gratified

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The Commonwealth Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) said to-day that he was not yet in a position to announce the final result of…

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Man Shot Returned Soldiers Quarrel

Northern Star · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.—A tragedy occurred at Loxton on Saturday when three labourers, all returned soldiers, had a disagreement, during which James Page was shot in the…

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Anzac Sports Meeting of the Committee

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 4

In the absence of the Mayor Mr. Black presided at the last meeting of the committee of the Anzac Memorial sports, at which there were also present:—Messrs. Harrison,…

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War Medals

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 2

Diggers must view With pleasure the fact that at least one cruiser of the British Fleet will be in Brisbane on Anzac Day, the members of which…

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