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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1918

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The War's Aftermath

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 9

In his interview at Oosterland the former Crown Prince said:—"Ia m convinced that we lost the war In October, 1914. I…

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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 2

One hundred and seven nominees have been elected unopposed at the British elections. Mr. Lloyd George is opposed by the Editor of the English “Review.”…

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Employment of Returned Soldiers

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 6 December 1918 · page 3

In the House of Representatives Mr. Austin Chapman asked: Will the Minister for Works and Railways (Mr. Groom) inform the House definitely as to work…

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Welcome Home Sapper Do Well Entertained

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 4

On Thursday night last Sapper S. Dowell, a returned Anzac, was the guest of the Braidwood Farewell and Welcome Home…

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War Chest

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 2

Additional prizes aret: Silk Parasol, white kid pair of shoes, size 5-4. The contents of the chest of linen have been valued at from…

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[?] Lights on the War

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 3

[?] message from Costerland, [?], reports that the former own Prince declares that what ought about the downfall of the…

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The War Precautions Act

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 1

The Federal Government is hanging on to the War Precautions Act like grim death to a sick nigger. The autocracy which has…

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The War. To-Day's Cables

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 2

2,000 cities and towns in the United States celebrated Britain's Day. Mass meetings being held everywhere. The Paris "Le Matin" draws attention…

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War Chest Dance at Mar-lowe

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 2

On Friday night last a dance was held at Marlowe, in Mr. P. King's shearing shed, in aid of the War Chest fund. There was a…

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Our Soldier Boys. Interesting Letter From Soldier Jack McKIE

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 10 December 1918 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. John McKie, of Bungendore, have recently received from their son Jack, who, since the early days of the war, has been fighting with the A.I.F. in…

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War Chest Fund

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

A meeting in connection with the Braidwood branch of the War Chest was held at She Council Chambers on Wednesday night…

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The War. To-Day's Cables

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 2

A message from Kiel states that Admiral Hercules with the British Naval delegation has entered the Canal and was expected at Kiel on…

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Battlefield Bets. How Soldiers Gamble. A Life For a Shilling

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 13 December 1918 · page 6

The great sporting strain in Tommy Atkins' nature is seen in everything that he puts his hand to—fun or fighting…

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Return of a Local Anzac. Some Experiences

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

In the Duntroon Amusement Hall on Wednesday evening, 11th inst., a welcome home was given to Sergeant Clark, son of an old and respected…

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The War's Aftermath

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 4

A correspondent with the American Array says :-"The further we advance towards Germany the more we realise that this is an…

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Latest War News

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

In connection with the British general elections on Saturday the weather was unsettled and there was a lack of excitement,…

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Local and General News War Chest Day

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

Prize Winners.—Silver Teapot, Mr. W. Coffey; Trips to Goulburn, Mrs. Chapman, Miss Bull, Miss J.Stei[?] Christmas Cake, Miss…

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The War. To-Day's Cables. LONDON

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 2

It is understood in political circles at Washington that Allied troops will occupy the Western provinces of Russia when the…

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Our Soldier Boys

The Queanbeyan Age and Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 17 December 1918 · page 3

Mrs. H. Lee, of Pound Hill, Queanbeyan, has received notification that her eldest son, Trooper C. E. Lee, is expected to arrive in Sydney on or about the 20th instant…

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The War's Aftermath

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 20 December 1918 · page 5

The correspondent of the "Times who visited Berlin telegraphs a vivid picture of the rapid attempts to socialise industry…

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