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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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WAR! Critical War Situation. Germany Not Demobolising. London, Feb. 12

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

British troops and a detachment of the French Foreign Legion, consisting of Russians, trained and officered by the French, carried out a successful…

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The Pneumonic-Influenza. Epidemic. 1000 Argyleshire Soldiers Break Quarantine. Sydney

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 February 1919 · page 2

"About a thousand of the Agyleshire troops demanded their release from quarantine. On their request being refused they…

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War Wir[?]

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 2

Marshal Foch yesterday comes[?] to the Gorman delegates at [?] additional terms for the ex[?] the armistice, which expression [?]…

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Returned Soldiers' Association. Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 February 1919 · page 3

The postponed monthly meeting of the above was held at the clubs temporary rooms in Swift Street, on Friday night last, there being a good attendance of…

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Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 4
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Pic. Horace Benham, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Benham, Cobbora st., returned home on Saturday morning During his absence of two years and…

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Gratuities to Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 18 February 1919 · page 1

It is estimated that the payment of the special war gratuities which are to be granted to all members of the A. I. F., according to their length of…

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WAR! Peace Talk. German Army Demobilized. London, Feb. 15

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

A United Service message states that at the Armistice discussion the French unveiled their true attitude towards Wilson's idealogy…

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Release of War Prisoners. Anti-Bolshevik Successes. Erzbergers Starting Announcement. Roumania Denies Revolution Feb. l7

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

Reuter's late correspondent from Weimar reports that the release of German prisoners has been demanded by the Foreign Minister. Rantzan…

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Returned Soldiers Welcome League

The Western Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1919 · page 2

At the meeting of the Committee on Wednesday night, Feb. 12th, it was reported that 25 framed Memorial Certificates, for recognition of those…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Question Still Undecided

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 February 1919 · page 4

The adjourned public meeting to consider the advisability of erecting a memorial to fallen soldiers was held in the Council Chambers last evening, the…

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Welcome Home. to Staff-sergeant Ken. Irvine

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2

A very enjoyable welcome home social evening was hold at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Irvine, "Enivri," Bourke-street, Dubbo, on Thursday…

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What the Soldiers Aim At. Practical Reform Demanded by Returned Men

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

We are asked by the Returned Soldiers Association (Queensland branch) to publish the following statement of aims: "The League views with alarm…

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Wellington Soldiers' Memorial

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 1

At a meeting of the citizens of Wellington a proposal to erect a soldiers' memorial was debated at some length. All were agreed as to the…

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Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 1

Cpl. E. S. Morris, a Wongarbon boy. came to Dubbo yesterday and renewed friendships that existed at time of his enlistment 31 years ago. He had been…

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Our Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 2
Also in The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate

Mr. Fred Samuels, a member of the well-known Willow Bend family,: returned on Wednesday, after two years' service at the front. He looks well,…

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Exploiting Returned Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 4

A well known Dubbo agent says the general public have no conception of the large percentage of soldier applicants for land who are absolutely…

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Settlement of Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 5

At the F. and S. Meeting on Saturday last, Mr. J. Doyle expressed the opinion that as a rule the Government was paying more than the value of…

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A Soldier's Wedding. Cole—Moore

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 February 1919 · page 3

A wedding which created more than the usual amount of interest was solemnised at St. Brigid's Catholic Church on Wednesday afternoon, when Isabel,…

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