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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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War Trophies. Exhibition in the Domain. Sanctioned by State Government. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

In connection with the N.S.W. share of war trophies the Government has sanctioned the exhibition of the whole of the trophies in the Domain for a…

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War, Trophies Diggers Will Have Them a Hint to the Town Hall. Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

Unless the authorities after their attitude in regard to the disposal of war trophy guns, Sydney may see a body of returned soldiers surrond…

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Ireland. Sequel to Executions. Soldiers Killed in Streets. Serious Fighting in Cork. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 2

The shootings at Cork were conducted by armed Republicans as reprisals for the execution of the six rebels at Dublin Castle. Soldiers were shot down…

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Post-war Claims Tit for Tat. London, March 2

The Daily Express · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

The Australia House clearing house is dealing with a number of German claims against Australian firms in London and has approved of 231…

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Narandera War Memorial. Carnival to be Held on April 27

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

A large and enthusiastic public meeting was held at the Mechanics' Institute on Wednesday evening for the purpose of making arrangements for…

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Timber Deals War Service Homes an Irate Commissioner. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

During the inquiry into the purchase of timber properties by the War Service Homos Commission, Francis Dixon stated that in 1919 he offered a…

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"World Peace" Harding's Ideas America Will Not Cause War VANCOUVER

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

In an inagural address, President Harding said America was anxious for a world peace, and shall give no nation cause to wage war on the United…

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Naval Strength Lessons of the War a Forecast. London. Mar. 2

The Daily Express · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

Sir James Craig, Leader of the [?] [?] Unionist Party, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that by 1924 Britain will have one…

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Revolt in Russia. Soldiers and Workmen Dissatisfied. Soviet Employs Chinese Mercenaries. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

Further reports from Helsingfors state that 30,000 strikers reinforced by a large number of discontented soldiers art lighting with the Soviet troops,…

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Anzac Day. More Fitting Observance. Honoring Great Sacrifices

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 7

Australia will shortly commemorate the day on which its soldiers for the first time landed on a hostile shore, and then made for themselves a name…

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War Service Homes Wagga Allotments

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

In responsible [?] by [?] J.[?] M.B.R. on behalf [?] the [?]of the R.S. and S.I. [?]…

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War Dog School. Training Recruits for the Front. Sentries and Barrage Runners

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

In the early mouths of 1917 a War Dog School of Instruction was formed by the War Office, and Lieutenant-Colonel Richardson, who has devoted…

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Breach of Promise. Ex-soldier to Pay £360. MELBOURNE

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

In the Civil Court to-day Lena Hallett Taylor, of Marshall street, Ivanhoe, wan awarded £850 damages and costs from David Cousins, of Marrickville,…

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Rugby League Foot Proposed Soldiers’ Te

The Daily Express · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

Prospects for Ru[?]by [?]ne ball in Wagga during the con[?] are bright, und it la now [?] as curtain that four or five…

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The Little War Threat of Intervention Washington, March 6

The Daily Express · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 1

President Harding has issued similar notes to Costa Rica and Pa[?]ma demanding an immediate halt in the hostillties and intimating the…

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Empire Soldiers. End of Conferenct. Next Meeting in Australia Capetown

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

The conference of Empire soldiers, which was concluded amidst great enthusiasm, appointed the Prince of Wales first patron and Field-Marshal…

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District News Unveiling a War Trophy

The Daily Express · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 2

The machine gun allotted to Lake Albert was unveiled on Wednesday afternoon by the Van. Archdeacon Pike, in the presence of large…

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Anzac Day. Soldiers Want a Holiday. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 2

A deputation from the Returned Soldiers' League waited on the Acting Premier to-day and asked that Anzac Day be proclaimed a public holiday. It was…

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Charge of Forgery. Anzac Day Appeal Secretary. Leeton

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 2

The arrest has been effected here on a warrant from Melbourne of V. L. Hyndes on a charge of forgery. The information on which the police have…

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Anzac House Sensational Forgery Charge an Official Arrested Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 2

A warrant was issued recently for the arrest of V. L. Hyndes, late secretary to the AnzacDay Appeal, which was held on 25th April last, and…

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