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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Scotland in War-time

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 19

This is a slight story of an Edinburgh family whose life during the period of the war is portrayed. The book has no special merit ; there are no original or…

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Women's War Work Jumble Sales Battalion Reunions Kuring-gai Sanatorium

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 16

The equipment, of the Kuring-gal Chase Red Cross Sanatorium is now being looked after by Mrs. Shepheard Laidley, and is one of the biggest…

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The Firearm Habit Alarming Increase in Violent Crime — Police Need Greater Powers the Aftermath of War

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 5

There has been recently in Sydney an alarming number of shooting cases. The Police Department is still waiting for Parliament to pass the Bill drafted about…

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For Sailors & SOLDIERS Sunday Times Information Bureau Consumptive Soldier's Business

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 5

A consumptive soldier at present in hospital in Sydney has been ordered by the doctors to go into the country. His wife also has contracted the disease, and…

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Dungog Soldiers' Memorial

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 5

Sir Walter Davidson has accepted an invitation to lay the foundation stone of the Soldiers' Memorial at Dungog on February 28. His Excellency will be…

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Mimed Soldiers Out on Strike Dispute at Artificial Limb Factory. Alleged Violation of Government Pledge

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 5

Because a man sound in limb was brought from Melbourne and even employment, every employee of the Commonwealth Artificial Limb Factory,…

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Successful Soldier Cricketer

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 1

[?] GREGORY, IN A REMARKABLE ATTITUDE AT THE CRICKET MATCH, A.I.F. v. N.S.W., YESTERDAY…

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Returned Soldier Poisoned

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

At the Sydney Hospital on Friday night Thomas Bell, 30, a returned soldier, died from the effects of poison after being conveyed to that institution by the…

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Last Sacrifice of Gallant Soldier Lt.-Col. D. G. Marks, of Whom Australia is Proud, Gives His Life for a Woman

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 3

Perhaps the grandest act of the brilliant life of Licut.-Coloncl D. G. Marks, M.C., D.S.O., White Eagle of Servia, &c., one of the boys who took part in the…

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Soldiers' Cottages Excellent Work. by Young Boys. Homes Opened Yesterday

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 3

About 100 people witnessed the opening of two soldiers' cottages built by the boys of the Sydney Junior Technical Schools, under the auspices of the…

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Devotion of Indian Soldiers Recognised Delhi

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 3

In London, on November 23, 1916, Queen Alexandra handed over, at the India Office, a Union Jack flag and shield to the Maharaja, General Sir…

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Welcoming Soldier Players The Governor's Gardener

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 8

Ald. W. P. McElhone, vice-president of the N.S.W.C.A., presided at a lunch at the Cricket Ground yesterday. Those present included Sir Walter Davidson, Mr…

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Maimed Soldiers' Fruit Stalls

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 4

Owing to the absence of some members of the Red Cross committee, the president of the Maimed and Limbless Soldiers' Association does not yet know…

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The Ex-internees Why the Soldiers Acted Reply to Mr. Maloney Two Sworn Declarations CULCAIRN

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

The returned soldiers of the Culcairn Shire, through Mr. W. Berkley, their president, challenge Mr. Parker Maloney's statement to the Prime Minister…

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Built by Schoolboys More Homes for Soldiers

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

The opening yesterday afternoon of three cottage homes at the Matraville Soldiers' Garden Village attests uniquely the value of our technical…

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Limbless Soldiers' Strike

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

The limbless soldiers employed in the Commonwealth artificial limb factory, Victoria Barracks, are on strike. Of the 30 men employed in the factory…

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Soldier's Cottage at Rose Bay

The Sun · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 2

A cottage erected by the Rose Bay branch of the Voluntary Workers' Association was opened in Military-road yesterday afternoon by Mr. D. R. Hall…

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Lord Fisher on the Dardanelles Disaster Frank Criticism on the War—Kitchener a Great Deception—Praise for Our High Commissioner. a Delightful Book of Reminiscences

Sunday Times · Sunday 1 February 1920 · page 24

When it was announced that Lord Fisher was about to publish his memoirs everybody knew that the coming book would be striking and original. The…

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War and Sport. Cricket Luncheon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 6

At the midday adjournment of play in the match commenced on Saturday between the A.I.F. and New South Wales elevens, members of both teams were the guests of the Cricket…

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War Pensions The Annual Bill MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 2 February 1920 · page 5

Treasury returns issued to-day show that there are 21 war pensions in force representing an annual payment of £6,[?] There are 54,051 pensions in…

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