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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Germans at Variance. Erzberger Wounded. Criminal Libel Action. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Times" at Berlin says that three shots were fired at Herr Erberger, Minister for Finance, as he was leaving the court…

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The War Gratuity. Arranging Details. Cabinet's Decision. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. Hughes says that the Federal Cabinet has approved of the details of the payment of the war gratuity as announced by him publicly some time…

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Culcairn Council. Objection to Candidates. Wagga Soldiers Appoint Delegates

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 January 1920 · page 3

There was a large gathering of returned soldiers at the meeting of the Wagga branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League in the…

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Anzac Day. Australia's Part in the War. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

The Federal Cabinet has decided to set apart Anzac Day, April 25, as a day for the celebration of Australia's part in the Great War…

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War Pictures

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 6

Mr. Norman L[?]armont has co[?]ed together a large number of in[?]er was [?] when are on display in the window of the drapery…

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After a Tornado. the Dead and Wounded

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 6

I was glad when the negro porter made up the beds for the night, as I anticipated being up early next morning to change trains at…

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Domestic Quarrel. Husband Badly Wounded. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 1

John William Kitchen, a returned soldier, was admitted to the Rockhampton hospital to-day with a bullet wound in his chest. His condition is…

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Bequests for Soldiers. the McCAUGHEY Estate. Remission of Duty

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, Treasurer, stated on Tuesday that the Cabinet had decided to remit that portion of the probate duty payable on the will…

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Welcome Home to Trooper Acton Emery

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

A very pleasant time was spent last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Emery, at Bute, the occasion being to welcome back in their…

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War Service Homes

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The deputy commissioner for war Service Homos informed, the Wagga Council by letter last evening that the Commissioner was about to proceed…

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War and Dress

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

The war says a newspaper headline, taught women how to dress; the natural inference being that women were taught how to dress just as men were taught how to fight. But…

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The Gift Ships. Mr. Fisher Takes Possession Arrival Anzac Day. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 4

Proudly floating the Australian flag forward for the first time, the four destroyers presented to the Australian Navy by the British Government were…

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Bolshevik War. Letts Gain Ground. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

A Lettish communique, issued last night, says:—"We are pressing the enemy on the whole front. "Our centre is nearing Luzin, and…

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The Next War. a Few Years Hence. Returned General's Opinion

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 6

Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal, speaking a the Millions Club luncheon on Thursday, said that there was no other fighter in the…

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Soldiers Three. Cootamundra Soldiers in Trouble. A Railway Mystery

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 6

A veil of mystery hides the experiences of Herbert James Fraser, returned soldier, of Griffiths, New South Wales, after he left Cootamundra…

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Tragedy in Sydney. Man and Woman Shot. Soldier Charged with Wounding. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

A shooting case occurred at Drummoyne late last night. According to the police version. Miss Maggie Ireland (27) alighted from a tram and…

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Soldier Prosecuted. Disposal of Repatriation Goods. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

John Bradbury was proceeded against by Inspector Gavin, of the Repatriation Department, for disposing, without the consent of the…

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Will Work for Ex-soldiers. Lord Haig's Resolve. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

When Lord Haig retires on halfpay, at the end of the month owing to the abolition of the Home Command, he will devote his life to secure…

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A Terrible Tragedy. A Returned Soldier Shoots His Wife Dead. Then Attempts to Commit Suicide

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

The residents of Narandera were horrified on Sunday when the news spread that a young man had shot his wife dead. As the report gained…

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Soldier's Welcome

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 2

A very large number assembled in the Shire Hall on Friday night last for what was thought to be the final soldier welcome, but Pte. W. Gray…

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