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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

6,021 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 250

Repatriation Loans. Soldier Fined

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 6

It was announced at the Department of Repatriation yesterday that a returned soldier had been proceeded against at the police court for disposing of goods purchased through the…

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Fallen Soldiers. Redfern's Tribute. Fine Monument Unveiled

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 6

The memorial erected by the citizens of Redfern—a granite column surmounted by the figure of an Australian soldier in marble—at Redfern Park to the memory of the men from…

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Outing for Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 7

Sidecar owners are invited to participate in the outing to be given to the returned wounded soldiers of Randwick Military Hospital on Saturday afternoon next, the 31st…

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Soldiers' Gratuity J.A. offers discount for cash

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 2

That "Repat." is doing excellent work none can truthfully galnsay, but the heavy expense of running the department, in the employment section…

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Soldiers' Messages

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

Communications addressed to the following have been returned unclaimed:--Mrs. Laura Har[?]or, "Euron," Wells-street, Katoomba, re the la[?] No…

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Soldiers' Prune Orchards. the Gilgandra Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 3

GILGANDRA,--Mr. S. A. Hogg, assistant fruit expert, Department of Agriculture, and Mr. Holmes,acting district surveyor, paid a visit to Gilgandra in connection with Rosewood…

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Soldier Settlement

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--The Closer Settlement Board has decided to appoint several additional valuers at a salary of £400 a year in addition to travelling expenses with a view…

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Soldiers' Outing

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 5

Motor side-car owners are invited to partial pate in an outing to be given to the returned wounded soldiers of Randwick Military Hospital on Saturday afternoon. The cars will…

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Redfern Soldiers' Memorial

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 6

An imposing monument of granite, erected in commemoration of fallen soldiers, who enlisted from Redfern Municipality, was unveiled yesterday afternoon by Mr. J. S. T. M'Gowen,…

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How Does Old Ireland Stand?: a Description of Her State of Smothered War. Very Rev, Father William G, O'Farrell, O.G.C, Pictures Lord French's Regime

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1920 · page 3

LONDON, Jan. 20. The Dublin correspondent of the "Pall Mall Gazette" says it is announced that Viscount French has been converted to Home Rule. He has become convinced that the only method of dealing with Ireland is by concluding the fullest measure of autonomy consistent with Imperial supremacy…

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Shooting at Drummoyne. Man and Woman Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 5

At a late hour on Wednesday night a shooting alfray occurred in Drummoyne Avenue, Drummoyno, as a result of which Norman Bisset (32), lying in Rose Bay, was treated at…

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Two Shots at Midnight. Man Dead, Girl Wounded. Exhibition Park Tragedy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 5

Last might a man, whose name has been given to the Redfern police as Dave Baden, went for a walk with Dorothy Keene(19) in Exhibition Park, and just about midnight shot…

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German Steamers U.S. War Secretary's Stand WASHINGTON

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Newton Baker Seceretary for War has prosted at the sale of farmer German steamer which had been included in the War Department's…

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Get Ready. Prepare for War to Ensure Peace. General Birdwood's Advice

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--General Birdwood speaking at a civic reception at the Prahran Town-hall to-day, said that at the A.N.A. luncheon the other day he had been informed…

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Uncle Sam Needs Shaking Up Caught Napping by War WASHINGTON

Evening News · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 1

Mr. Lansung. Secretary od State a report to the Senate says that United States now holds the world economic leadership…

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Afforestation Reconstruction of the World's Forests Urgent. the Effect of the War

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 3

The annual report of the Queensland Director of Forests (Mr. E. H. F. Swain) is something more than a more report of the work done by his…

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Cricket Abroad. Up to Pre—war Standard in England. Enthusiasm in South Afeica

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 7

In conversation yesterday with a representative of the "Herald" Lieut. E. J. Cameron, manager of the team, said that cricket in England last season was quito up to the pre-war…

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A.i.f. Team. Men Who Played the Game. Fine Record in Sport and War. Enthusiastic Reception

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 7

Yesterday's Brisbane express brought the famous A.I.F. team of cricketers to Sydney, and they were met at the station by Messrs. Sydney Smith, junr., representing the Board…

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Soldiers and Land Agents

The Land · Friday 30 January 1920 · page 10

The Minister for Lands directs the attention of returned soldiers who are seeking to acquire farms under the promotion section of the Closer Settlement…

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