War Profits
FIRST FINANCIAL PATRIOT (on battlefields of Flanders): "To think, old friend, that if they impose a capital levy all these brave boys will…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →Sydney · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1920
6,021 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 250
Some War Effects
THE New South Wales Inspector-General of Police has placed on record that "the most noticeable and at the same time regrettable feature of the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Chaplain's War Services. Recognition by Church Members
PERTH, Wednesday.--The Governor, Sir Ellison Macartney, and General Birdwood and General Hobbs took a complimentary part in, the presentation to Archbishop Riley of a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Merchandise Markets. a Remarkable Record. Post-war Influences
The year's business in the Sydney merchandise and import markets has been one of the most remarkable on record. Post-war influences have operated in all sections, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Central Europe. Famine and Disease. the Aftermath of War
Some idea of the conditions in Central Europe which caused the Archbishop of Canterbury recently to cable to the Archbishop of Sydney asking him to extend the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Books. German Officials Paid High Prices. London. December 31
A Berlin message states that the German War Lords are receiving astonishing prices for their books. Hindenburg sold the American rights of his books for 4,000,000 marks at the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Who Won the War?" to the Editor of the Herald
Sir,—There are doubtless a large number of old London Scottish Rifle Volunteers in Australia who have lost touch with their regiment and its war work, and would' be glad…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Burden of War. a Crushing Debt. Will England Weather the Storm
There are noteworthy signs in England that, in spite of the brave display made by the jingoes, they are afraid of the future. The tremendous headway made by…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →West End Scared More Big Jewel Robberies Weird Duel in Bedroom War Breeds Army of Neurotics London, Wednesday Night
The frequency of jewel robberies attended by violence is scaring wealthy Westenders, suggesting the neces. sity for carrying arms…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Year's Work in Soldier Settlement Land Department's Record
The Minister for Lands (Mr. Ashford) yesterday afternoon said that of the 3000 living areas originally promised for soldiers' settlements over 4000, or 60…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Plaque and Scroll Fallen Soldiers' Memorial
It the been decided to issue a memorial plaque and scroll to the next of kin of those who have fallen in the war. The scroll is of thick paper in the form…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Settlement. a Year's Activity
Referring yesterday to soldier settlement, Mr. W. G. Ashford, M.L.A., said that, notwithstanding the complaints which had been made with regard to the Government's policy…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →State Elections. the Soldiers' Party
At a meeting of the executive of the Soldiers and Citizens' party, held last night, it was decided to call for volunteers to carry the banner of the party at the next State…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parson, Soldier, Citizen Gift to Archbishop Riley PERTH
The esteem and popularity in which Archbishop Riley, who for many years has been head of the Church of England in this State; is hold was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Municipalities and Shires. Forthcoming Elections. Returned Sailors and Soldiers
The general elections in municipalities and shires are due to be held throughout the State on January 31. The only exception is the Blue Mountains Shire, where the elections will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Soldier Settlers. Over 4000 Provided For
Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands, stated last night that, of the 5000 living areas originally promised for returned solders, over 4000, or 80 per cent., had been provided, and that the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Closed with Old Year. St. Andrew's "Soldiers' Welcome."
Amid happy New Year wishes, kindly greetings to the "Diggers," and to the ladies who had so devotedly looked after their comforts during nearly four years of war, St. Andrew's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →German War Bonds
German war bonds haw dropped from 98 to 72. That country has just found out that it's going to have to pay its outside debts before it starts in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →German War Books. London, Dec. 20
A message from Berlin states that German war lords are receiving astonishing prices for their books. Hindenburg sold the American rights of his book for 4,000,000 marks at the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →When Soldiers Marry
The Repatriation Commission has decided that where a war widow who was granted a gift of furniture, remarries a returned soldier, she shall be…
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