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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1921 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Imperial League was held at the Repatriation office on Friday evening last,…

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Orange Mockery. Soldier Memorial Hall. And Soldier Gaoled Vagrants

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 28 June 1921 · page 2

The "Mudgee Guardian" in a recent issue fearlessly attacks what appears an Injustice of three returned soldiers. The paper says—The…

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Land for Soldiers Repudiation or Bankruptcy Contracts Not Kept SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 28 June 1921 · page 1

Mr. Perdriau, M.L.A., referring to the existing situation with regard to the purchase of land for soldier settlements, remarked, "It I either repudiation or…

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Germany's War Secrets. Flan to Invade Britain

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 4

Log [?] the Germans [?] interesting [?] on the [?] In the record [?] Conard [?]…

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"REPUDIATION" Message to Britain War Prisoners LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 June 1921 · page 1

The Angora Government has sent messages to the British High Commission suggesting that the unsatisfactory conditions of the release of the British…

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A Lover Wounded Girl's Mother Objects Man Shot in the Neck BRISBANE

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 1

As the result of a shooting affray at Toowoomba, Queensland, Frank Bellamy, aged 21, chemist's assistant, is in hospital, suffering from a bullet…

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Pain Talk After-war Thanks. Orange

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 1

Sir Nevilled howse v.c the newly appointed Director General of Australian Army Medical Services in a farewell speech said that the way…

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Soldier[?] Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 June 1921 · page 2

The State Treasurer Mr. Lang in a statement to-night said that every penny advanced by the Commonwealth Government for soldier…

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Wounded Aeroplanes

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

The wings of an aeroplane work surprisingly well when they are riddled with bullet holes. It is usually assumed that the sustaining power of…

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War Trophies

The Daily Express · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

The residents of Flowerdale are wondering why they have been left out in the cold in the matter of distribution of war trophies. The school has…

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Napoleon's War Treasure

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

After the destruction of Moscow on October 15, 1812, Napoleon was compelled to seek safety by a rapid return to the frontier. He himself hurried…

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Shooting Affray. Young Man Wounded at Toowoomba. Arrests Made. Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 1

As a results of a shooting affray at Toowoomba (Q), Frank Bellamy, aged 21, is in the hospital, suffering from a buller wound in the throat. He had…

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Soldier Settlement. Treasurer's Reply to Criticism. a Waiting Money From Commonwealth. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 1

Mr. Lang, Treasurer, replying to criticism concerning the non-payment for resumed estates for soldier settlement, said every penny advanced by the…

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Yanco Executive Board. Water Supply To Farms. Implements and Stock for Soldier Settlers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 3

The following is a summary of the business transacted at the meeting of the Board held on Tuesday last, all the members being present:…

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COOLAMON & DISTRICT Soldiers’ Memorial. the Unveiling Ceremony. Visit of Major-general Cox

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 July 1921 · page 2

On Monday last, the day set apart for the official celebration of the Prince of Wales birthday, the memorial erected by the residents of this district in honour…

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Soldiers' League Competition

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1921 · page 4

The executive of the R.S.S.I.L.A. has inaugurated a competition offering £5 prizes the best letters ([?]) from [?] explaining why they are members…

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Soldier Settlement. Statement in Federal House. All Claims Death With. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Rodgers told Mr. Marks that no money was owing to N.S. Wales over repatriation. The Commonwealth…

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Drought Relief Soldiers'' Deputation. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 2 July 1921 · page 1

One hundred graters, representing soldier settlers, waited on the Acting Premier, Mr. Dooley, to-day and asked for a Government advance of…

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To End War. Forter-knox Resolution Signed. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 July 1921 · page 2

President Harding signed the Porter Knox war-ending resolution this afternoon…

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War Criminals German Officer on Trial. London, June 30

The Daily Express · Monday 4 July 1921 · page 4

At L[?]pzig the trial has begun of Lieut[?] General Steinger, whom the French charge with [?]ing an order for the al[?]ughter of wounded…

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