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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Many Wounded. Catholic Women's Demonstration. Mexico City

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 5

Many were wounded when the police and firemen dispersed a demonstration of Catholic women organised as a protest against the closing of a church. Leading…

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If War Broke Out Address by Mr. W. M. Hughes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 5

Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., in an address before the Royal Australian Historical Society on "Australia and the World's Politics," said if war broke out…

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War Office Meat Tender for 1,500,000 Tins Secured by Australian Firm. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 2

Mr. Bruce stated to-night that he was very pleased to be able to announce that he had received advice from the High Commissioner's office, London, to the…

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Unknown Donor Gift for Limbless Soldiers. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 February 1926 · page 4

All limbless soldiers throughout Queensland in possession of motor cycles and side cars are to have all their repairs and new tyres supplied free for the…

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Death Follows Wounded Foot

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

Over a week ago a young man, named Reginald Marsh, aged 25 years, was at the Big Hole, Casino, giving a hand with the preparations for the forthcoming…

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Federal Session Repatriation Department Soldiers' Pensions Bourke-camooweal Railway Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 February 1926 · page 4

In the House of Representatives to-day, a month's leave was given to Mr. H. P. Lazzarini (New South Wales). Mr. Pratten, Minister for Trade and…

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War Souvenirs. Paris

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 5

In order to raise additional money the municipality of Amiens is selling war souvenirs, including a minature Big Bertha, which was captured by the…

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Soldiers' League Service Homes Commission German Verge Trust. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 February 1926 · page 6

At a meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League last night it was stated that the newly formed sub-branch of the War Service Homes Commission had been…

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Germany's War Dead Day of Mourning. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

To-day was commemorated throughout Germany as a day of mourning for the war dead. President Hindenburg, and the…

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61 Operations Returned Soldier's Ordeal. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 1 March 1926 · page 3

At a meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League last night, Mr. Stagg, secretary, reported that the Minister for Defence, Sir Neville Howse,…

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6,000,000 War Medals

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 4

During the past five years 6,000,000 people in Great Britain, the Dominions, and the Colonies have received medals for service rendered in the Great War…

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Reappraisement of Soldier's Farms

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 4

In reply to his representations on behalf of Mr. D. A. Cameron, of Harwood, regarding the reappraisement of the capital value of Soldiers' farms on…

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Returned Soldiers Employment of Incapacitated Men. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 2 March 1926 · page 5

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League has received a report from Messrs. J. W. Cox and W. F. Donald, who represented New South Wales at the…

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Soldier Settlers Important Announcement Relief Proposals Minister Explains Position. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 3 March 1926 · page 5

Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, desires to draw the attention of soldier settlers to the provisions of the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Amending Act, which…

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War Memorial Commission for Great Sculptor Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 5 March 1926 · page 4

Sir Bertram Mackennal, the Australian sculptor, has accepted a commission to design and supervise the construction of the proposed war memorial in Martin…

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Anzac Day Prime Minister's Letter. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

In a letter to the general secretary of the Federal executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, the Prime Minister intimates the Government's…

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War Graves Blown Up By Mine Laid During the War Terrific Explosion at Thiepval London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1926 · page 5

Hundreds of graves were destroyed to-day at the British war ceme[?]ery at Thiepval, the scene of terrible fighting on July 1, 1916…

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Anzac Day Churches and Public Gatherings. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government has informed the Premier, Mr. Lang, that it is arranging for the celebration of the commemoration of Anzac Day to be held this…

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War Trophies Sale by Amiens Council Questions in House of Commons London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

Sir Newton Moore, in the House of Commons, asked whether the British Government's attention had been called to the fact that the Amiens municipality…

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Sub-normal Diggers Soldiers Request to Government. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 10 March 1926 · page 5

The Commonwealth Government is to be asked by the Returned Soldiers' League to appoint committee of medical and other experts to act in conjunction with…

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