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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1920

218 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 4 of 11

Indignant Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1920 · page 2

Sir,—There is great indignation felt at Dubbo and Wellington amongst the returned soldiers at the misrepresentations uttered by Mr. Tliorby…

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WAR! London, March 12

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1920 · page 2

At Washington Admiral Sims told the naval committee that the war was prolonged four months by the failure of the United States navy…

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Soldiers' Settlements

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 March 1920 · page 4

The question of resuming the Amaroo and Boree Estates, Molong district, and the Kangaroobie Estate, Orange district, for closer settlement and…

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WAR! London, March 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 March 1920 · page 2

An agreement has been reached between the Kapp and Noske, ending the German crisis. The dramatic breakdown of the…

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Important to Returned Men

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 March 1920 · page 2

An important meeting of the members of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League, will be held at the club rooms on…

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WAR! Doings In Germany London, March 20

The Western Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1920 · page 2

Renter's Berlin correspondence gives the latest picture of the city semi paralysed as a result of strikes. Troops are constantly parading the…

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Soldiers' Blocks

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 March 1920 · page 1

At a Meeting of Dubbo P.P. Board last night several applications for wire netting were received from returned soldier settlers. The Chairman (Mr…

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WAR! London, March 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 27 March 1920 · page 2

A Beater Berlin message states the general strike has ended, the workers demands having been accepted by the Government which is making for…

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Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Club. General Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Wellington Soldiers and Sailors' Club and imperial League Was held in the club rooms on Saturday night, there being…

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Gollan Soldiers' Memorial

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 March 1920 · page 2

There was a very large attendance at the unveiling of the soldiers' memorial at Gollan, on Friday afternoon last, included in the number being a…

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Monument to Soldiers. Unveiled at Gollan

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 30 March 1920 · page 3

On Friday last those Sterling patriotic folk of Gollan added one more star to their glorious war achievements by unveiling a beautiful little monument…

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WAR! The German Revolution. Bolshevik Offensive Against Poles London, March 29

The Western Herald · Wednesday 31 March 1920 · page 2

The Times Rotterdam correspondent states that despite the armistice great military activity is seen on both sides and a big battle is expected if…

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Gollan Soldiers' Monument. a Great Day

The Wellington Times · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 3

Whene'er a noble deed is wrought, Whene'er is spoken a noble though, Our hearts in glad surprise To higher levels rise…

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Preference to Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 2

It is not generally known that under the Returned Soldiers' Employment Act every employer desiring to obtain employees shall apply to the Labor…

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WAR! The Irish Question. London, March 30

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 April 1920 · page 2

Reuter states that Clynes, io opposing the Home Rule Bill as it is at present drafted, declared that the remedy for the Irish trouble was to…

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Preference of Employment. to Returned Soldiers and Sailors. Engagement Through the State Labor Exchanges

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 April 1920 · page 2

On the 16th December last Royal Assent was given to the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Act 1919 and the Department of Labour…

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Anzac Day

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 1

At Narromine a big splash will be served on Monday, 26th inst. The Parents and Citizens' Association, and the local branch of the Returned…

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Nitrogen From Leather. Peace-time Use for Soldiers' Kit

Western Age · Tuesday 6 April 1920 · page 4

Perhaps the most interesting of the British army's subsidiary activities during the war was that concerned with salvage: worn-out clothing, discarded…

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WAR! Doings in Ireland. Occupation of Ruhr Region. London, April 6

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 April 1920 · page 2

Farther serious outrages occurred in various parts of Ireland. Masked raiders entered the Pensions and Income Tax offices, poured petrol…

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