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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Colinroobie War Chest

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 5

On receiving a notice from headquarters, Sydney, to wind up all War Chest branches, a meeting was held by the above to wind…

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Moral Gains and Losses of the War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 4

DUTY has worn a new garb in the past year or more. In the hands of the Church it had been presented to youth "as an exaction" says The Continent"…

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Our Soldier Boys. Still Longing for Fight

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

IN a letter from Trooper Jack Elworthy, dated March 29, he writes :- "I never thought I would have to write another letter,…

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Caring for Soldiers. Decision of A.j.c

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 May 1919 · page 2

A meeting of members of the Australian Jockey Club on Wednesday afternoon unanimously decided upon proposals put forward by the…

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Soldiers' Letters

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

Mr. G. H. Kelsey, "Noitgedacht," Coolong-road, Vauclause Bay, Sydney, acknowledges receipt of letters for the following officers and men. which…

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Soldiers' Accounts. Delays Alleged

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 4

At last night's meeting of the Wagga Repatriation Committee a letter was read from the Director of Soldiers' Settlements in reply to a…

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Moratorium Extended. Protection for Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 17 May 1919 · page 6

New regulations under the War Precautions Act were issued on Thursday. They provide for the extension of the moratorium to further…

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Colossal Expenditure. Australia's War Cost. Statement by Mr. Watt. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

According to a statement made to-day by Mr. Watt, the total expenditure out of revenue by the Commonwealth for the nine months of the financial year…

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Assistance to Soldier Settlers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

The report of the Voluntary Services Sub-committee which was ruled out of order at the meeting of the Wagga Repatriation Local…

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Medical Fees for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

The Deputy Comptroller of the Department of Repatriation has written to the Wagga Repatriation Local Committee stating that the question…

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Soldiers' Letters

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

Mails for the Expeditionary Forces in Egypt, England and France (letters only) will close at the G.P.O., Sydney, at 11 a.m. on May 20; and for the…

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Civil Servants' Pay. Men Who Enlisted. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 1

Mr. Holman, speaking at Orange, stated that not only was the difference in pay between the salary and military pay of civil servants who volunteered…

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Closer Settlement. Are Soldiers Debarred?

Daily Advertiser · Monday 19 May 1919 · page 2

In reply to the Wagga Repatriation Local Committee's representations as to soldiers being debarred from acquiring land under the Closer…

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Correspondence. Our Returned Men. (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 3

Sir,—At a time when there is so much controversy with regard to repatriation— when opinions differ as to the best. methods, for recognising the…

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A.J.C. and Soldiers. Home to be Provided

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 20 May 1919 · page 4

A meeting of members of the Australian Jockey Club on Wednesday afternoon unanimously decided upon proposals put…

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Strange Disappearance. Soldier Missing From Transport. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 2

Private George Mapstone, who returned by the Dunluce Castle on Friday last, is missing. He was present at the roll call, and subsequently was…

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Soldiers Death. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 2

The body of a returned soldier was found lying on an allotment of land near the ferry wharf at Balmain. A leave pass found in the pocket of his…

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Returned Soldiers. Arrived by Armagh. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 May 1919 · page 3

Among the men who returned today by the Armagh are Lance-Corporal Driver T. M. Cairns, of Tenterfield, who was awarded the M.M. and…

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Anzac March

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 2

In the event of the wet weather continuing, the Anzac march fixed for tomorrow through the city streets will be abandoned…

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War and Peace

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 22 May 1919 · page 6

A well known dramatist, calling a friend's attention to the thinness of the "house" at one of his own plays. added that he supposed it was "owing…

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