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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Japan’s Power Arming for War. the Nation’s Large Ambition

The Daily Express · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

In the “Sunday Pictorial“ (London) : Mr F. A. McKenzie, an acknowledged authority, discusses Japan in her relations with other nations. The…

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"Carrying the Baby." War Service Homes Muddle. Col Walker Threatens Legal Action. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

Feeling that he has been treated unfairly in having his appointment as War Service Homes Commissioner declared null and void by the Federal Executive…

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Soldiers Exhibits

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

A word of praise is due to the Tarrabandra and Bongolong soldier settlers for their display of produce, etc., in the pavilion. They had not…

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The Soldiers' Monument

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

The most important business dealt with at the meeting of the general committee of the Soldiers Memorial Appeal, held is the Town Hall last…

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Industrial Disputes. Policy of Soldiers' League. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

After discussing industrial questions at some length the State council of the Returned Soldiers' League passed the following resolutions:—…

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Disabled Soldiers. Further Concessions Granted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 2

The State Treasurer has approved of the following additional concessions to returned soldiers:— Free tram and rail tickets for those…

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Battle of Upton Serious Fight Between Soldiers and Rebels Gallant Resistance by Ambushed Party Sann Fein Rear Guard Captured

The Daily Express · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

Details of serious [?] at Upton, near Cork, are filtering through slowly, and it is difficult to obtain facts as dwellers in the vicinity are terror…

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Concessions to Soldiers Passes for Maimed Men Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 1

The Stats Treasurer has approved of additions concessions to [?] soldiers, including [?] half and [?] [?] in country centres for [?]…

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Dispute About Furniture Husband's Wife Wounded. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

Residents of Walker-street, Redfern were started about 9 o'clock this morning by the sound of shots. Immediately afterwards they saw Bridget Agnes…

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Mr. Brookfield Killed Fatal Consequences of a Brave Action Russian Runs Amok with a Revolver Two Women and Three Men Wounded. Sydney, Tuesday. ADELAIDE

The Daily Express · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

Word was received in Sydney this evening that Mr. Percy Brookfield, M.L.A., died in Adelaide Hospital at a quarter to 6 o’clock as the result of wounds receiving in a shooting affray at Riverton Railway Station…

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Irish Disorders. Disastrous Train Ambush Soldiers and Civilians Killed. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

A serious ambush occurred near Headford junction. A train containing one officer and 29 other ranks of the First Royal Fusiliers and a number of…

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A Soldier’s Claim Cross v. Commonwealth Melbourne

The Daily Express · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

In the High Court to-day Algernon Cross sought to recover £80[?] as sa[?] [?]ry or alternatively £5000 damages from the Commonwealth Government…

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Ex Kaiser Writes a Book How England Caused the War Germany Waged a World Wide Peace Campaign. Wilhelm Claims That He Originated the League of Nations

The Daily Express · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

The “Manchester Guardian” is publishing under exclusive rights the materials of a book written by the [?]xKaiser and prepared by him during…

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Official War Photographs

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

The Australian War Museum committee has completed arrangements for the sale throughout the Commonwealth of copies of the 6000 official battle…

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Cook on Loughlin Soldier Settlements "Cowardly and Contemptible SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 1

Sir Joseph Cook, replying to Mr. Loughlin's criticism, remarked that Mr. Loughlin's criticism, remarked that if Mr. Loughlin has some terrible…

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Returned Soldiers' Activities

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 2

A departure of great Interest to returned soldiers is about to be introduced to Wagga. The central executive of the league has made…

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Indian Riots Serious Mob Fighting Ex-sepoy Soldier As Leader. Allahabad, March 23

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1921 · page 4

There has been a genius renewal of fighting of the [?] A mob attacked the [?] were trying to arrest [?]…

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Anzac Day at Tumut

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 2

Notwithstanding that the State Govt. has used its best endeavours to discourage any keen holiday-spirit in connection with Anzac Day. some…

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War Memorial

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 2

A meeting of subscribers to the War Memorial Fund was held in the School of Arts on Saturday last, the following being present—Mr. H. C. Wilson (Chair) Rev…

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Trial of War Criminals. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1921 · page 2

It is announced that the trial of war criminals will be commenced in Leipsig on May 7. Cases in connection with which evidence is at present…

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