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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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On the Brink Irish Situation Officially Stated Dublin, If Necessary, to Be Held by England Speech in Parlament Indicates Beginning of Civil War London, May 31

The Daily Express · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 1

Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Churchill stated that if de Valera or [?]hy Free State Minister refused to sign the declaration prescribed by…

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Anzac Day

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 2

At yesterday’s meeting of the Mitchell Shire Council a-request, was received from the New Lambton Shire asking that the Shire extend its…

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Stolen War Bond Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 2

George Parr, 28, a cleric in the National Bank of Australasia, was to-day sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for stealing a £1,000 war bond,…

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For Soldiers the Irrigation Scheme for Men Without Capital Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 1

The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission points out that the decision which was notified in the Press last month to accept returned…

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Unemployed Soldiers League’s Fine Work

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 June 1922 · page 2

Replying last night to criticlsm of the returned Sailore and Soldiers Imperial League in connection with the number of unemployed soldiers…

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War-like Activity Belfast a Garrison London, June 3

The Daily Express · Monday 5 June 1922 · page 1

Significant British military preparations are proceeding at Belfast, which now has the biggest garrison in its history…

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Item's of News. a Returned Soldiers Badge

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1922 · page 2

Some time last month three men were committed for trial at Junee for breaking and entering the premises of Paull Blamey Ltd. Prior to this a…

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Moreton Bay Manned No Trouble Returned Men Put On SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1922 · page 1

Without any trouble, the signing on of the crew of the steamer Moreton Bay commenced this morning. The major portion of the old crew…

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Civil War in Ireland British Troops and Artillery in Action. Routed at Pettigo. Reinforcements Arrive at Belfast. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 June 1922 · page 2

There was a two hours' hurst of shooting nt Belfast last night, which resulted in one being killed and 12 wounded. A stray shot hit a woman…

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Returned Soldiers. That 2200 Capital

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 June 1922 · page 2

The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission points and that the decision which was notified in the press last month, to accept returned…

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Junee War Trophies

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 June 1922 · page 2

Two war gun trophies were unveiled in Belmore-street, Junee, on Monday morning by the Assistant Minister for Repatriation and member for Illawarra…

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Soldiers' Memorial and Bursaries. Committee Meeting

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 8 June 1922 · page 2

The Mayor (Aid. J. Brady) presided over last night's meeting. The secretary (Mr. McKenzie) read the minutes of the big public meetings…

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Soldier Settlers Government Policy . “Make Good, or Get Out” Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 June 1922 · page 2

The Premier to-day made a s[?]ment regarding the eviction of two soldier settlers from the[?]holdings at Bankstown and declared they [?]ad…

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War Gratuity Bonds Cashing Facilitated An Amended Rule MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 9 June 1922 · page 1

The Federal Government has decided to faciliate the cashing of the returned soldiers' war gratuity bonds, under der an amended rule. It is expected…

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Returned Soldiers' Reunion

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 9 June 1922 · page 2

The Tumut Branch of the R.S. & S. I. League held its first [?] union in Orient Hall, on Monday night, about 70 returned soldiers…

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War Gratuity Bonds Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 1

The Federal Government has decided to facilitate the cashing of returned soldiers’ war gratuity bonds. Any solider who can set out a valid…

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Penalty of War. Huge Federal Taxation. a Boost for the Government. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 3

Mr. Archdale Parkhill, general secretary of the National Association, stated to-day that it is not generally realised the whole of the direct taxation…

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Returned Soldiers Act

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 4

Mr. J. C. L. Fitzpatrick, M.L.A., has received from the Minister for Lands a letter regarding the Returned Soldiers Settlement Act. In which he states that…

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Soldiers' Monument Enrolment

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 4

In another column in this issue is published what is believed to be a complete list of the names of soldiers and sailors that enlisted from Wagga…

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The Honor Roll Soldiers Monument, Wagga Wagga

The Daily Express · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 2

The committee of the local Soldiers’ Memorial announce that the following names of soldiers and sailors who paid the supreme…

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