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Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Shipping Disaster Collision in Thames Harbor Eight Killed--Many Wounded

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--It is reported that hitherto the inaccessibility of the Thames-side district, where the steamers Matatua, and American "Merchant…

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Watchman Shot Returned Soldier on Trial

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 March 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Henry John Potter (37,), who lost his left arm at the war, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Co[?]rt to-day to, a charge of having, inflicted grievous…

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Anzac Day

Northern Star · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 4

At the Mullumbimby Council meeting the Mayor, Ald. J. I. Stewart, desired to know if the council intended taking any steps to commemorate Anzac Day. The clerk said…

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Anzac Memorial Sports Fund

Northern Star · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged, £86 14s 6d. Additional donations:—M. A. Newton £1 1s. Matrons Brown and Robertson £1 1s…

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Anzac Memorial Fund

Northern Star · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 4

Amount already acknowledged, £88 [?]6s Additional donation: D. Clark (Bexhill), additional amount 10s. Total to date £89 6s 6d…

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War Medals

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 1

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 will…

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Gratuity War Loan

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

The Commonwealth Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) said that he was not yet in a position to announces the final result of the gratuity war loan, but…

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No Action Mullumbimby Soldiers' Memorial Matter Before the Council

Northern Star · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

MULLUMBIMBY, Thursday.—At the council meeting last night Ald. W. R. Baker mentioned the matter of a soldiers' memorial for Mullumbimby. He said he believed…

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Heoric Fortitude. Wounded Man's Ordeal

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 3

Away up in Northern Quensland recently a young Australian displayed truly remarkable courage and fortitude. His name is Lionel…

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Anzac Day Sunday Most Fitting Day

Northern Star · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Retail Traders' Association of New South Wales has recommended its members, and traders generally, to close on Anzac Day, April 25…

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War Medals

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 4

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

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New Weapons Overseas War Impossible. Views of Admiral Sir Percy Scott

Tweed Daily · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

LONDON. Thursday.--Admiral Sir Percy Scott, writing in the Press; declares that many naval officers consider that the new weapons which could be…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Position at Muliumljimby

Tweed Daily · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 7

At the meeting of the Mullumbimby municipal council on Monday night Ald. Baker said the Mullumbimby was almost the only town in N.S.W. which had…

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Conspiracy Charge Advances to Soldier Settler Money to Purchase Team Magistrate Dismisses Case

Northern Star · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—Edmund Patrick Kirby and William Reginald Westley appeared before the Central Police Court to-day on a charge of having conspired together to obtain…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged. £89 6s 6d. Additional donation, J. J. McCredie, 10s. Total, £89 16s 6d…

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Conspiracy Charge. Advances to Soldier-settler Money to Purchase Team

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 31 March 1924 · page 2

Edmund Patrick Kirby and William Reginald Westley appeared before the Central Police Court on a charge of having conspired together to obtain…

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Honour Roll

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 4

An honour roll of the men in the Clunes charge who saw active service is now on view in the window of the Central Stores. The roll is of handsome design, and is made…

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Anzac Day

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

At the meeting of the Mullumbimby sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League of Australia, Mr. R. A. Lamb (president) occupied the chair. The…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged, £89 16s 6d. Additional donation: London, Liverpool and Globe Insurance Co., 10s 6d. Total to date, £90 7s…

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War Gratuity Loan

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

The loan for the redemption and conversion of the war gratuity bonds, which are due in May, closed last week. The total value of the…

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