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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

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Soldiers' Welcome

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 2

Next Wednesday there will be a welcome social to all returned soldiers who have arrived back since January 1st and the Committee is…

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Soldier's Wedding

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 2

The marriage took place at the Pound, Lockhart, yesterday of Mr Neville Victor Alchin, son of Mr and Mrs Sid Alchin, and an…

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Dorset Soldiers. Probable Release To-day. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 4

The Quarantine authorities report that the quarantined troops from the transport Dorset are all well. Providing nothing unforeseen happens…

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Special Trains for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 2

Two special trains left Melbourne last night, bringing the north-bound quota of the Runic's draft of returned soldiers. The trains were to arrive in…

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Surry Hills Murder. Returned Soldier Charged. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 June 1919 · page 4

A returned soldier named John Grady, aged 36, was charged at the Central Police Court to-day with shooting with intent to kill a woman…

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Greeting Returned Men. Modest V.C. Winnder, Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 2

Sixteen hundred returning troops landed from four transports to day, and were given an enthusiastic reception. A record crowd was present…

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Crystal Miracles. What Optical Glass Has Done in the Waging of War

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 4

Without optical glass the modern army would go blindfold to destruction. The Navy needs optical instruments of many kinds, from the…

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In Russia. Volunteers for Service. Australian Officers Enlist As Privates. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 2

One hundred and fifty Australians have enrolled for active service in Russia, while 200 volunteered for enlistment, but sanction was withheld…

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Aftermath of War. Chancellor Faces Facts. Britain's Vast Financial Load. Mammoth Loan to Issue. Britain's Finances. Enormous Debts. Big Loan to Be Floated. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 June 1919 · page 2

In the House of Commons, Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Chancellor of the Exchequer, moved a resolution authorising the Treasury to borrow a…

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War Orphans of France

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

The girls of the Wagga Primary school, in charge of Miss Cleary, headmistress, have made in all 1141 garments which have been sent to the…

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Lear on the Great War

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

My nephew and niece are never allowed to see or hear anything without receiving a reasoned explanation of it. They can tell you where all their toys were made, and they…

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Winnipeg Riot. Special Police Mobbed. V.C. Winner Dangerously Wounded. Winnipeg

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 2

A serious riot and general strike has occurred, in which the mob attacked the veterans who are acting as special…

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Jockey Club's Gift. Home for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

The property, "Canonbury," at Darling Point, the residence of the late Harry Rickards, has been purchased by the Australian Jockey Club for £18,500,…

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M.I A. Returned Soldiers Association

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 June 1919 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the M.I.A. R.S.A. was held in the School of Arts Leeton on Saturday evening last. The president, Maor Dooley occupied the…

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Welcome Home

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 4

The Royal Mail Hall on Saturday evening last was the scene of a pleasant and sociable gathering, organised by the local Soldiers'…

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Soldier Settlers. No Payments for Three Years

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 1

Two important statements were made with regard to the Government policy for soldier settlers last week by the Minister for…

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Faces Death to Win 2/. Soldiers Foolhardy Act. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 7

To win a wager of 2/-, a returned soldier named Andrew Dobdyn, jumped from Victoria Bridge into the Brisbane River. He was rescued in…

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Soldiers and Citizens' Party. Every State to Be Contested. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 3

Captain Carmichael says that the Soldiers and Citizens' party intends to contest every State at the next Federal elections. There was a marked…

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Junee Function. Presentations to Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 7

After a lapse of some months, as a result of the influenza visitation, the Junee Returned Soldiers' Welcome Rome Association held a social in St…

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Soldiers' Letters

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 June 1919 · page 4

Mrs. G. H. Kelsey, "Noitgedacht," Coolong-road, Vauclause Bay, Sydney, acknowledges the receipt of the following letters for soldiers on the incoming…

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