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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Triple Murder Bandits Attack Farmhouse. Two Others Wounded

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 3

PARIS, Sunday.--Last night Lo[?]bardt, a farmer, near Amiens, was awakened by the sound of intruders i[?] the house. With his wife he descended…

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Redemption of War Gratuity Bonds

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.--The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) announced to-day that preliminary arrangements[?] have been made by the Treasury for the…

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Soldier Settlers. Deputation to the Minister. "Driven Mad Through Worry."

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A number of representatives of the soldier settlers in this State waited on the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Chaffey) to-day to discuss…

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Commission Wanted Troubles of Soldier Settlers Deputation to Minister

Northern Star · Tuesday 15 April 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A number of representatives of soldier settlers waited on the Minister for Agriculture. Captain Chaffey, to-day to discuss questions affecting them…

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Anzac Day

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 2

An Anzac commemoration service will be held on the morning on Anzac Day, Friday, April 25, from 11.30 to 12.30, on the reserve adjoining the…

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Returned Men General's Tribute to Association "Credit to the Country"

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A State conference of the Returned Soldiers' Association was opened to-day. The honorary treasurer, Mr. W. F…

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War Loan Interest

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—Mr. Bruce stated to-night that when Parliament reassembled he would make a statement on the interest being paid on Australia's war debt…

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Soldier Settlers. Deputation to Minister

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 3

A number of representatives of the soldier settlers waited upon the Minister for Agriculture to discuss questions affecting themselves…

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The Visiting Squadron. Filip to Naval Enlistments

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Yesterday was a quiet day for the squadron. Several parties went sight-seeing, and in the evening the R.A.N. officers…

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Soldier Settlers' Grievances Royal Commission Wanted

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the Returned Soldiers' Congress yesterday, the president said there had been a slight improvement in the lot of returned…

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Returned Soldiers League. Chaotic Condition of Finances

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--At the State Conference of the Returned Soldiers' League held to-day, W. Donald, treasurer, read a report showing, the…

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Girl Murdered Body Found by Deaf Man Soldiers Questioned

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 April 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.—Covered with snow, the body of Vera Hoad, the 12-years-old Chichester girl who disappeared after visiting her mistress, was found in a field within…

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Bangalow Anzac Service

Northern Star · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 6

On Anzac night, the 25th inst., the Rev. Miller (Presbyterian) and the Rev. R. B. Roden (Methodist), of Bangalow, will hold a united Anzac service in the Bangalow…

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Short Memories the Horrors of War. Governor's Warning

Tweed Daily · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- There was a large crowd at the official opening of the Royal Show to-day by the Governor (Sir Dudley de Chair). Admiral Field…

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Soldier Settlers Strong Deputation to Minister Royal Commission Asked for

Northern Star · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A deputation from the conference of the Returned Soldiers' League waited upon the Minister for Lands (Mr. Wearne) to-day and requested…

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Distinguished Soldier's Pension (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 17 April 1924 · page 5

LONDON. Tuesday.—Before the Parliamentary Committee which is inquiring into the proposed increases of ex-ranker officers' pensions. the case was cited of Lieut…

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Returned Men Treated Well in Australia

Northern Star · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday—Dr. Earle Page, Federal Treasurer, addressing the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League, emphasised the fact that pension payments…

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Anzac Memorial Sports

Northern Star · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 4

Amount previously acknowledged, £103 1s. Additional donations:—S. Jauncey 10s 6d. D. A. MacDougall 10s 6d. Total £104 2s…

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"War of Liberation."

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 8

The Berlin correspondents of the "Daily Telegraph" states that the ex-Crown Prince, contrary to his undertaking, allowed himself to become the…

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War Gratuities Cash Payment of £9,000,000

Northern Star · Friday 18 April 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.—In announcing that preliminary arrangements had been made by the Federal Treasury for the redemption on May 31 of all the war gratuity…

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