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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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The Soldiers Entertained

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1919 · page 3

The returned men were cuteraincd at uneheon by the citizens of Dubbo in the Drill Hall, when fully 100 guests sat down to a sumptuous repast…

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Welcome Home League

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 4

The hon secretaries (Messrs. Walter Martin and George Wilkins) beg to acknowledge the receipt of the following donations towards the £400…

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Welcome Home. to Returned Soldiers at Farnham

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 2

The most successful public functions Farnham has over witnessed was carried out on Wednesday night, the 16th inst., when about three hundred…

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Returned Soldiers' Club Billiard Tournament

The Wellington Times · Thursday 24 July 1919 · page 4

The interest in the billiard tournament of 150 up, which is being played at the local Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club is still being maintained by…

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Official End of War

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 1

The actual date upon which the war is considered officially to have ended is of considerable Interest to the commercial community and others who…

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Soldiers Organising

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 July 1919 · page 2

A soldiers' conference in Sydney on Monday was mainly concerned with a scheme for effective decentralisation of the sub-branches in this State. Under…

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WAR ! Haig and Beatty Created Earls. London, July 23

The Western Herald · Saturday 26 July 1919 · page 2

The London Times states that the peace celebrations at Luton (England) ended in a fierce riot in the town, half of which was burnt…

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Welcome Home Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

A special meeting of the Wellington and district residents, representatives of country centres, public bodies, lodges, etc., will be held at the Soldiers…

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Welcome Home at Mumbil

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

There was a large attendance at Forest's Hall, at Mumbil, on Friday night last, when Gunner D. Turner was tendered a welcome home by the residents…

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Soldiers Honored

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

At a public meeting held at Wongarbon on Wednesday night last there was a large attendance at Pearson's Hall to do honor to a number of…

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Soldiers' Homes

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 July 1919 · page 2

Returned soldiers who are anxious to get assistance form the War Service Homes' proposal, should bear in mind that although the Act is now in force…

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Soldiers' Settlement. Good News for Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 29 July 1919 · page 3

Mr. J. G. R. Bryant, Director of Soldiers' Settlement, was in Dubbo on Friday, on his way to Gilgandra with a view to the completion of…

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WAR! English Miners Strike Settlement Reached. London, July 26

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1919 · page 2

The Times states the House of Lords has passed the Treaty Bill. The Government and Miners Federation have reached a virtual…

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The Afghan War. Ratification, of American Senate. London, July 29

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1919 · page 2

A Reuter Simla message states the Afghan delegates were informed strong terms that the British Government were justified in continuing the…

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Donations to Welcome Home Fund

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 6

The secretary to the Welcome Home Sports day acknowledges the following donations to the fund for providing gold medals to returned soldier…

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Welcome Home Day. Saturday, August 30

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 3

Thirty days from date Wellington will be en fete. A live committee have in hand a sports day and sale of gifts. The object is to give every soldier…

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Welcome Home League. Arranging Big Sports Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 5

A meeting of make some definite proposals in connection with the day's sports to be held on Saturday, August 30, to raise funds to present all…

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Soldiers' Club

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1919 · page 6

The Wellington Soldiers' Club rooms are gradually being made comfortable, more especially in regard to the smokeroom. The lining boards have been…

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Soldiers' Club Social

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 1

A social evening, arranged by the ladies of the Soldiers' Club, was held on Wednesday night. Mesdames Burkitt, Mackay and wilkins supervised…

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Soldiers' Dinner

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 August 1919 · page 1

The soldiers' welcome dinner, indefinitely postponed in June, will be held in the Protestant Hall on Tuesday. Aug. 12. All tickets sold and…

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