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Private Eric M'Donald, formerly an employee of Messrs. W. G. Huthwaite and Co., Baylis-street. Wagga, and also a member of the Wagga Brass Band,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Riverina · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1919
1,559 stories in Riverina's papers · page 2 of 78
Evacuating War Prisoners. American Ships in Baltic. Washington
It is announced by the State Department that an American squadron composed of the scout cruiser [?]hester, and the destroyers Aylwin and Wickes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Jeering at Soldiers. State Government to Intervene. Melbourne
The Minister for Defence, referring to alleged jeering at returned soldiers, said it was the duty of the State Government to maintain civil order. He…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stranded Transport. 1600 Soldiers Removed. New York
Sparred on by the menace of an approaching blizzard, rescue squads, have taken off 1600 wounded Soldiers who were on board the stranded transport…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Demobilisation Favored. War Minister's Policy
News from Berlin correspondents states that the new War Minister Herr Reinhardt, favors a policy of immediate demobilisation and the creation of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Deception Committee
A meeting of the Wagga Returned Soldiers' Reception Committee was held last night in the Town Hall. The Mayor, Mr. E. E. Collins, president…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Letters. Pte. W. Manwaring
Written to his uncle, from 1st Southern General Hospital, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England, 26/10/18: I think a lot of our letters never reach…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Zealand War Bill. Wellington
New Zealand's war expenses to the end of November last amounted to £54,000,000 and war loans to date amount to £64,000,000. the interest…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At Home: Reception to Soldiers
The third of the socials organised by the Lookhart Soldiers' Reception Committee was held on New Year's Eve in the School of Arts, Lockhart…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers on the Land. Number Increasing
The returns of the Land Department show that during the past six six months the settlement of soldiers on Crown lands more than doubled…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Deductions. Amounts Refunded to States. Melbourne
On behalf of the Commonwealth Government, Mr. Watt has informed the State Governments that be will refund the amounts paid or to be paid by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Preference to Soldiers. Demonstration in Melbourne. Melbourne
After a preliminary meeting in Melbourne to-day, 300 unemployed soldiers marched through the streets of the city and interviewed Mr. Watt. They spoke…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Group Purchases. Area No. 4 (TARCUTTA)
Land District of Wagga and Kyeamba Shire. Of the 36 blocks originally thrown open all have been tentatively alloted, excepting Nos. 9, 11…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Abandon War Against Russia. VANCOUVER
The British have decided to abandon the war against Russia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Britain and Russia. No More War. London
The "Star" says Britain has decided to abandon the war against Russia…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Civil War in Berlin. Business at a Standstill. VANCOUVER
Civil war has opened between the Spartacusers and the Government. There has been extensive street fighting and anarchy…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Returned Soldier
A hearty welcome, very hurriedly arranged, was tendered Private Harry Dear, son of Mr and Mrs. R. Dear, of Tumut, on his arrival home…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Repatriation. Employment' for Soldiers. Deputation to Minister. Melbourne
The deputation representing the Soldiers' National Party, which yesterday request Mr. Watt to dismiss eligibles from the Public Service…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A.i.f. College. Education for Soldiers
It is probable that the first A.I.F. college abroad will be at Weymouth, and that it will be on the lines of the Canadian colleges already in existence…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Australian Soldiers. Additional Men Return. London
Four thousand additional men who enlisted in 1915 are scheduled to arrive from France during January…
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