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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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War in Turkey London

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 September 1922 · page 2

The Australian and New Zealand flags are flying at Kalia, opposite Chanak. The Anzac War Graves Commission…

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Soldier Settlers Meeting in Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 September 1922 · page 4

A meeting of Soldier settlers was held in the Soldiers' Club on Thursday afternoon, representatives from all parts of the district being present. Mr…

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Soldiers Smoke Concert

The Wellington Times · Monday 25 September 1922 · page 2

Same thirty or fourty returned soldiers and their friends attended a re-union of the Diggers which was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday…

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The War. Frontier Crossed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 September 1922 · page 2

A Reuter message from London on Sunday night states that a strong force of Kemalist cavalry crossed the neutral frontier in the Chanak region,…

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Mr. Ashford's Efforts on Behalf of Soldiers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 September 1922 · page 3

Sir.—I have not been a supporter of Mr. Ashford since he left the Labor Party, but on the principle of honor to whom honor is due, will you permit me…

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Soldiers' Memorial, Sub-committee's Report on Site. Tree-planting Scheme Recommended

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 September 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Macdonald) presided. An apology was received…

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Mr. Ashford's Kind Care for Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 October 1922 · page 4

Sir.—I read Mr. Wm. Smith's eulogy of Mr. Ashofrd in your issue of the 28th instant and I beg to ask, who was Minister for Lands during the…

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Soldiers' Memorial Art Union

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 3 October 1922 · page 3

We have been requested to remind the general public that the art union drawing for a Beale piano in connection with the soldiers' memorial will take place…

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Mr. Ashford's Action Toward the Soldiers. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 October 1922 · page 5

Sir.—Billy Barlow doubts Mr. Ashford's efforts for the soldiers. He (Mr. Ashford) brought a bill in dealing with Soldier Settlers while on service;…

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Soldiers' Memorial Deputation to Council

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 5

Dr. G. Fitz-Hill and Mr. J. Chalmera, representing the (Soldiers' Memorial Committee, were present at the Municipal Council meeting in the Town Hail…

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Coolah Sensation Returned Soldier's Death

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 5

A trapore artist named W. Sitbourn, died suddenly at Coolah on Thursday evening last. He was connected with a travelling circus, and…

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Dubbo Council. Proposed Soldiers' Memorial Mayor's Report on Conference

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 6 October 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the Council of the Municipality of Dubbo was held on Tuesday night. The Mayor (Alderman J. B. Macdonald) presided, and there were…

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Sir Pertab Singh. Indian Prince Who Loves England Soldier in France at 70

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 7

Throughout the Empire, wherever the fame of a great ruler, great soldier, and great sportsman has spread, there will be deep regret at the news…

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Local and General Soldiers' Memorial Fund

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 October 1922 · page 4

The "Liberal" has received a cheque for £5 from Mr. A. J. Stuart, of Terra Bella, for the Soldiers' Memorial Fund. Champion Boy Rider…

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Soldiers Protest. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 October 1922 · page 2

The Melbourne branch of the Soldiers' League unanimously carried a motion of protest against Colonel Semmins holding the dual position of…

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Worst Aid to the Wounded

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 October 1922 · page 5
Also in Western Age

Everyone competent to judge is greed that the work of our ambulance brigades, trained under the auspices of the Ambulance Association, is of great…

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Soldiers' Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 October 1922 · page 2

A meeting of the members of the Returned Soldiers' Club was held on Friday night, the attendance being limited to seven. Mr L. Lee…

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Welcome Home

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 8

A very pleasant function took place on Sunday owning last at Moston's Hotel, Talbragar-street, when Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fisher gave a welcome home…

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Loyd George's Troubles Did He Invite War Townshend Tells a Tale

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 November 1922 · page 4

Mr. Lloyd George's triumphant Jaunt to Leeds was fully justified of the services great and imperishable, which he has rendered to the country…

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