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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

11,879 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 250

Of Interest to Women War Work and Social News Farewell to Melba

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 7

A large and favorable [?] farewell [?]…

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War with Russia Will It Go On? a London Report VANCOUVER

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 1

A London message states that the "Star" reports that the British have decided to abandon the war against Russia…

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How Huns Were Beaten Closing Chapter of War Despatch by Haig LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 5

A twenty-six page "Gazette" has been issued, containing Sir Douglas Haig's despatch, dated December 21, covering the period since the nomination of the…

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The Brutal Hun British Soldier's Story LONDON, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 1

At an inquest on Private Robert aged [?] of the [?] Regiment, who died in Palham Hospital after repatration from Germany, doctors…

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Senator Peaece. Returned Soldiers' Protest. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 11

At a meeting to-night of the Victorian branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League a resolution was carried protesting against the proposal of the Federal…

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Soldier's Death. Germans' Inhuman Treatment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 11

At an inquest on Private Roberts (19), of the Cheshire Regiment, who died in Fulham Hospital after repatriation from Germany, doctors gave evidence that he died of tuberculosis…

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Badge of Honour. for Mothers and Wives of Deceased Soldiers. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 10

The Defence Department has decided to issue a badge of honour to the mothers and wives of soldiers who have been killed on active service or died as a result of such…

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Holiday for Soldiers' Dependents

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 10

Four women and children, dependents of men of the A.I.F., are now in residence at Furlough House, Narrabeen. The committee is now engaged in selecting the next…

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Returning Soldiers. "Q" Men Leave Melbourne. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 10

New South Wales troops whose names appeared in "Q" list disembarked to-day from the Zealandla and entrained at Port Melbourne this evening for Sydney…

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North Sydney Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 11

The North Sydney Council has decided to present illuminated certificates to all soldiers who at the time of enlistment resided in the municipality and who have left Australia on…

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Soldiers Settlements. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 11

Up to December 31 the Closer Settlement Board of Victoria had purchased estates for soldier settlements aggregating 69,084 acres, at a total cost of £874,305…

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Soldier's Wife Wants Home. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 9

Sir,—In your issue of 7th inst. a Soldier's Wife complains that she cannot obtain a house to rent in Sydney suburbs from agents. When a similar complaint was made before, [?]…

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"Dismiss Eligibles." Returned Soldiers' Demand. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 10

About a hundred unemployed discharged soldiers marched through the city streets this morning to the office of the Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt). Over twenty…

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Soldiers and Work Only 3 Per Cent. Unplaced Eligibles in Public Service MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 6

In pursuance of their endeavor to have eligibles dismissed from the Public Service and returned soldiers given their positions, a deputation…

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Mrs. Anzag Soldiers' Brides Arrive Australia's Bright Welcome

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 4

The English brides of the Australian soldiers have arrived in Melbourne. Rosycheeked, cheery, and full of…

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Soldiers on the Land Share-farming Proposal Bathurst

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 5

An extension of the soldiers' settlement scheme to share farming is out[?] in a communication from Mr. Bryant, Director of Soldiers'…

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Soldiers' Orchards Codlin Moth and Aphis Bathurst

The Sun · Wednesday 8 January 1919 · page 6

The inefficacy of the activities of the country repatriation committees as at present constituted was commented upon at a meeting of the local body…

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