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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Irish News Soldiers Retaliate for Murder of Wilson. London. Aug. 1[?]

The Daily Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

As a reprisal tor the murder of inspector Wilson, police and [?]oldiersi burned and wrecked a considerable portion of Templemore. Armed [?]…

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Mysterious Death of Soldier Settler Post Mortem to Be Held

The Daily Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 4

An inquest was held at Tumbarumba yesterday on the body of the late John Perks, one of the soldier settlers in the Manus Settlement whose…

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Soldiers’ Cricket Club Inaugural Meeting

The Daily Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 3

A meeting was held at the School of Arts last might for the purpose of forming a returned soldiers’ cricket club. There was a fair attendance,…

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Soldiers Unemployer Wives Earning [?]Ood. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

[?] reported [?] are [?] in Sydney, as well as a large [?] of others. Many [?] out [?] to earn…

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Soldiers’ Settlement Inquiry. First Sitting Held. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Justice Street began an inquiry into the administration of the Soldiers’ Settlements today. There was a large array of counsel…

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Soldier Settlements. Returned Men's Request. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 1

The Executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League of Australia has decided to request permission from the Royal Commissioner…

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Employment of Soldiers No Funds Provided

The Daily Express · Saturday 21 August 1920 · page 1

The Deputy Commissioner for R[?]patriation. Mr. A G. Farr, has written to the kyeamba Shire Council stating that the Repatriation…

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War Service Homes

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 2

Colonel J. Walker, War Service Homes Commissioner in Melbourne, slated on Saturday that he had received a telegram from Wagga saying that…

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War Gratuity London Application. London, Aug. 21

The Daily Express · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Andrew Fisher, Australian High Commissioner, is handing [?]00 war gratuity applications none of which have yet been sent to…

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War Gratuity. Payment to Dependents. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 2

A mended regulations concerning the payment of the War Gratuity to relatives of deceased soldiers have been issued by the Federal Treasury…

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The Investment Market (Conducted by Our Special Representative.) Sydney Stock Exchange Further Speculations in Federations.war Bonds Quiet. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 1

On the Stock Exchange here on Saturday the market for Investments was quiet and prices remained without appreciable variation. A gale of New…

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A Big Day Soldiers' Welcome

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 23 August 1920 · page 2

The meetings of delegates from district centres, held on (Saturday last, to arrange for the big Soldiers' Welcome Home, was…

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Peace Loan and District War Memorial High School

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

The Inspector of Schools for this district (Mr. W. M. West) has addressed a circular letter to teachers in the Hay inspectorate appealing to…

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"Catching On!" Big Welcome to Our Soldiers

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

THE meeting of delegates from district centres, held on Saturday last, to arrange for the big Soldiers' Welcome Home, was attended by…

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EDITORIAL Treatment of Soldiers

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 4

To-night is the night for the indignation meeting in our Town Hall. The soldiers are rolling up from all parts of the district, and the…

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Soldier Settlements. Under-secretary's Evidence "Most Irregular Procedure." Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 4

The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the administration of the Returned Soldiers Settlement. Branch of the Department of Lands continued…

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Soldiers Settlements Inquiry Continued. Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. Justice Street continued the inquiry Into the soldierrs’ settlements to-day. Mr. Mack, K.C., for some returned…

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Storm at Lockhart. Soldier Settlement Submerged. Lockhart

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 2

A storm burst over Lockhart last night giving an inch and a quarter of rain. Showery conditions still prevail…

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Soldier Settlements. Arthur Brown’s Evidence Building .Cottages on Bonus System. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 2

The Royal Commission inquiring into solder settlements sat to-day, under the presidency of Mr. Justice Street…

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Man From Mexico. Tale of the War. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 2

Dr. Paul Alterdorf, who reached Juarez, on the Mexican border, yesterday, is claiming much official attention. He claims United States citizenship and…

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