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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Homes for Soldiers a House the Bank Built Goulburn

The Daily Express · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 4

Giving evidence to-day before the Federal Committee who is inquiring into the Administration of the War Service Homes Commission, William…

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Shell-shocked Returned Soldier’s Death Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 1

Climbing down the cliffs at Watson’s Bay to-day a fisherman found the body of Garnet William Hu[?]ton an employee of the Wills…

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EGYPT The Rioting 56 Killed, 210 Wounded LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

Alexandria news officially states that 56 were killed and 210 wounded during the rioting…

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“No More War” [?]An Empire-ideal London, May 25

The Daily Express · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson presided at the Colonial Institute Empire Day dinner and in propo[?]ing the toast of “Inter-Empire,” hoped the day…

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Batlow Anzac Day Memorial Service

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

SIR,—Fair Deal's" protest against your Batlow correspondent's reference to Trooper Jamieson in the report of the Anzac Day celebrations…

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Federal Parliament. War Gratuities. and Repatriation. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day Sir Joseph Cook stated that the war gratuity bonds it was estimated would amount to £80,000,000, but there…

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War Gratuities Meeting the Bonds Heavy Payments Made. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

In the House of Representatives, Sir Joseph Cook made a statement regarding the cashing of war gratuity bonds. Sir Joseph said he believed…

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Leniency to War Criminal "Scandalous Failure of Justice" Government Should not Acquiesce LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

The war criminal, Heynen, was sentenced to ten months' imprisonment. A "Times" leader says the trial was scandalous failure of justice; that…

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Rail 'And Tram Concessions to Returned Soldiers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 6

Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Premier's Department:—"Dear Sir,—With reference to your…

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Moment of Excitement. in Sydney Domain. One Armed Soldier in Court. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

At the Central Police Court yesterday, Ernest Wellinga, a one armed soldier, was charged with riotous behavior in the Domain on May 8…

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Soldiers Travelling Privileges

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 2

Mr. Buttenshaw, M.L.A., has received the following communication from the acting secretary at the Premier's office:—…

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Wharf Work Returned Soldiers Employed. Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 1

At the Pillaging Commission to-day It was stated that returned solders were seeking employment around the waterfront, and Captain [?] said…

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Shot in the Wrist. Redfern Butcher Wounded. Woman Committed for Trial. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

Nellie Lawrence pleaded not guilty at the Kediern Police Court to-day to a charge of having shot at John Laud with intent to do him grievous bodily harm…

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War Criminals. Second Trial Commenced. Br[?]tality to British Prisoners. London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

Reuter's Leipzig correspondent states that the second trial of war criminals has been opened. The accused, Captain Omit Mueller, a lawyer of…

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Intelligence War

The Daily Express · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 4

The “Marquis et Hartington, writing on Paris During the War, says: "On one occasion we had a good laugh at a certain worthy professor who,…

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War Criminals. Most Terrible Story of the War. Brutality to British Prisoners. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 2

"This is the most terrible story of the war. It is frightful—incredible," (said Herr Schmidt, President of the Leipzig Court, which is trying Captain…

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War Pensions Senator Millen Interviewed Not Being Cut Down SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 1

When the question of war pensions was mentioned to Senator Millen, before his return to Melbourne yesterday, he reiterated his previous statement to…

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Accident at Caulfield. Jockey W. E. Burnet Injured. War Pram Destroyed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 4

Jockey W. E. Burnet was severely injured at Caulfield yesterday whilst schooling War Pram. He was in a very serious condition to-night. The…

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Soldiers Settlement. Clerk's Services Dispensed With. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 2

The services of John Grant M'Googan, a clerk in the Soldiers Settlement Branch, have been dispensed with by the Public Service Board. M'Googon's…

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Soldier Settlements McGOOGAN’S Case. Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 1

The Public Service Board has dispensed with the services of McGoogan whose conduct was criticised by Mr. Justice Street in his report in…

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