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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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Wedding Bells. a Soldier Bridegroom

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 5

The Leigh Memorial Church was prettily decorated by the choir members on New Year's Day on the occasion of the marriage of two of their members, when Miss…

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Kellyville. Returned Soldiers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 12

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at the Kellyville public school on 17th December. The function was organised by the ladies of the Kellyville-Rouse Hill…

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Returned Soldiers' Work

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 12

The engineer of Baulkham Hills shire (Mr. P. J. Cheffins) reported to his council on the work in hand under the Commonwealth grant for returned soldiers…

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Retnrned Soldiers Decide to Contest Municipal Elections

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 3

A meeting of the Penrith sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League was held at the club rooms, High-street, on Tuesday night, Mr. F…

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Soldiers' Letters Unclaimed

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 4

Communication addressed to the following persons have been returned unclaimed and the address are asked to communicate with the Officer in…

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To the Editor Soldiers' Memorial

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 4

Talking with an earnest war-worker about our schemes for a Memorial Hall for Returned Soldiers—a place where they should all be welcome—a where they could…

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Conditions at Bombala. Bibbenluke for Soldier Settlement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 11

Rain has fallon in Bombala and district every two or three days for the last month. There is an abundance of feed and water everywhere, and in some of the paddocks the…

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Returned Soldiers. Troops by the Ypiranga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 12

Under perfect weather conditions abont 300 men who went to the war from New South Wales, and who returned by the Ypiranga, landed yesterday afternoon. The returned…

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N.S.W. Blind Soldiers Tea Co

The St George Call · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 6

In connection with the above, a local branch has been established on the premises occupied by Mr. Lew Moss, at 94 Railway Parade (gratis). The whole…

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SNAPSHOTS The Kill Joy's Story -- Seven Deadly McSins -- Who Sends the News? -- Selling The Key -- Confusing the Soldier -- When David Wouldn't Toss -- The Champion Job Holder -- How to Kill Divorce

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 10

THE Victorian Government has decided to look abroad for a fully qualified man as Railways Commissioner. None of the twelve Australian…

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The Sailors' and Soldiers' Parliament Things Said or Done Notification

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 10 January 1920 · page 23

The S.O.I. at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, asks us to notify that he is in possession of a large number of R.S. discharge certificates, which have been lost…

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Commonwealth Bank Reunion for Returned Men

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3

The Commonwealth Bank staff reunion was held under pleasant auspices at Clifton Gardens yesterday. The Gallipoli Memorial Band supplied music, and a…

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Anzac Brides' Happy Trip Capetown

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 1

The steamer Malatua has arrived from England without a cargo, her only freight being about 250 wives and sweethearts who are on their way to join their…

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War's Rebound

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3

For four years we suffered the sentimental results of war. To-day we are just beginning to feel its material results…

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Australian War Photographs

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3
Also in The Sun

There will be an opportunity of seeing some remarkable Australian official war photographs during the coming week. These have been, loaned by the…

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Scottish War Memorial Highland Society Helps

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 3

When the proposal for the erection of a great Scottish National War Memorial was mooted some time ago, the Highland Society of New South Wales…

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War Medals for Statesmen LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 1

His Majesty the King has awarded Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George the 1914 Star, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal…

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War Gratuity Impatient Applicants Rebuked Measures to Detect Fraud

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 5

Both the Repatriation Department and the pay office at Victoria Barracks have been inundated with applications from returned soldiers in…

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Women's War Work Red Cross Activities Kuring-gai 'Chase Sanatorium'

The Sun · Sunday 11 January 1920 · page 16

The care of returned consumptive soldiers and sailors is a heavy responsibility upon the Red Cross Society, as the Defence Department and the…

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