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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

6,021 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 250

Land Settlement and Railways Soldiers' Land the Preferential System Attacked by : R.s.a. League. an Unfair Method

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

At a meeting of the Western" branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League at Orange (N.S.W.) oil Saturday lost, Mr. Watson (Nyngan) moved…

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Soldier Agriculturists' Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 6

Discussing the subject with men who had agricultural experience before they enlisted, and who had seen the wheatfields of France studded with popples—in some cases, "more…

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Ejecting a Soldier's Widow. Complainant Loses Case and Costs

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

Rebecca Claudine Read, who described herself as an estate agent, and who resides at Darlinghurst Road, proceeded against Rose Broun, a soldier's widow, at the Manly Police…

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£5000 More for Soldiers. Tattersall's Club Gift

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

At a meeting yesterday afternoon the committee of Tattersall's Club considered the question of affording further assistance to returned soldiers. It was decided to donate…

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Sinn Fein Affray. Fight with Soldiers. London, January 16

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 5

An election affray occurred in Cork. Sinn Feiners and ex-soldiers had a prolonged fight in the streets. The Stun Feiners used revolvers and grenades. A large force of police quelled…

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Welcome Home

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

On Friday evening last there was a happy gathering at McKay's parlors, when the employees of the Sandown Freezing Works met together to tender a…

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Anzac Day Celebration

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 10

General Birdwood will be visiting New South Wales in the near future, and in the circumstances this State will have a good oppotunity for a fitting…

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"Soul of Anzac" Birdwood in Melbourne Enthusiastic Welcome Melbourne

The Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 3

Although heavy fain fell throughout the first hour of General Birdwood's arrival in Melbourne, and to some extent marred the enthusiastic reception…

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Wilhelm's Letters. Russo-japanese War. London. Jan. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 11

In one of his letters to the Czar In [?], the Kaiser wrote:- "A piece of news, that will amuse you [?] from Vienna. Mr. Storer, the American…

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Sale of War Bonds. Are Stamp Duties Necessary?

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 8

At the conclusion of the meeting of the executive committee of the Melbourne Stock Exchange on Wednesday the chairman (Mr. A. J. Noall)…

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General Monash's Book on the War: Second Instalment

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 1

DAVIS CUP LAWN TENNIS…

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Clemenceau's Decision Ill Write War Memoirs Deschanel Sure President PARIS. January 17

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 1

M. Paul Deschanel has been elected President by the First [?] He secured [?] to [?] [?] 66, while M. [?]…

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No New War Allies and Russia Trade Permitted Protection of Peesia. London, Jan. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 11

The Supreme Allied Council states in a communique that it will permit the exchange of goods with Russia on the basis of reciprocity between the Russian poople and Allied and…

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Soldier Cricketers. Home After Five Years

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

It was almost impossible to get near the soldier cricketers who on route to Brisbane arrived in Sydney from Melbourne this morning. A crowd of…

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Old Sydneians Record of Enlistments

Evening News · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

The annual report of the trustees of the Sydney Grammar School shows that 1800 old Sydneians enlisted for war service Of these 230 were killed in action…

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Tattersall's Club Again Another £5000 For The Soldiers

Referee · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 4

Sydney Tattersall's Club contributed in most liberal fashion to all patriotic funds during the war, and has not yet finished. Leaving out contributions made…

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Pioneer Grazier's Death. Bequest to Soldiers. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 10

Mr. German Vorge, one of the largest landowners and graziors on the Macleay River, died at his residence, near Gladstone, aged 81 years. He was horn at Sydney, and was a son…

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A "Repatriated Soldier." Judge's Comment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 11

When questions at the Quarter Sessions yesterday as to his occupation, Edward James King, aged [?] who, with two others, was found guilty of assault and robbery,…

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Soldiers' Graves

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Indignation was expressed at a meeting of the committee of the Melbourne branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, the president, Mr…

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War Service Homes

The Sun · Thursday 22 January 1920 · page 4

Mr. V. Randall's experience:--I can heartily endorse Digger's remarks that the loan be increased to £1000. I lodged my application with…

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