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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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War on Grasshoppers

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 4

The Emerald Hill Agricultural Bureau h[?]s declared war on grasshoppers. Its offensive will be waged on community lines. A roster of members is to be…

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French War Orphan Killed in Motor Accident. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 May 1928 · page 5

Henri To[?]l 21, a French War orphan and mascot of the fourth squadron of the R.A.A.[?], was killed when his motor cycle collided with a taxi. To[?]l's father…

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War Ban Japan Supports Proposal. Tokio

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 May 1928 · page 5

The Japanese Cabinet has approved of a reply to the American anti-war proposal to the effect that it is pleased to support the proposition, understanding that it will not…

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Anzac Day L.V. Association's Decision. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 May 1928 · page 4

The Licensed Victuallers' Association offers to co-operate with the Returned Soldiers' League in a request to the Government for the closing of hotels by…

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BARRICADED Streets In Belgrade 3 KILLED, 30 Wounded Serious Anti Italian Riots. Belgrade

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

Despite severe precautions, further serious anti-Italian demonstrations occurred in the leading cities of Serbia. At Belgrade, students defied police…

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Outlawry of War "Impressive Peace Movement." New York

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 5

One thing we want, above all, for ourselves and other nations, is conti[?]ance of peace, said President Coolidge, at a Decoration Day address at Ge[?]tysburg…

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Four Shots Fired Two Men Wounded Broke Into House. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 5

Four shots were fired by a resident of Sophia street, Surry Hills, late last night, at a party of men, who forced entry into his house and…

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CASUALTIES War And Industry SIR G. Ryrie's Speech Geneva Labor Conference. Geneva

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 5

Sir Granville Ryrie, High Commissioner, made his debut at the International Labor Conference in a speech dealing with industrial…

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Outlawry of War Australia Associated Government Confident Mr. Bruce Tables Papers in Reps. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 June 1928 · page 5

"THE GOVERNMENT IS CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR THE IDEALS BEHIND THE TREATY TO BE REALISED,"…

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£450,000 Verdict War-time Wool Sales Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 5

Judgment for £450,000 was given today in favor of Dalgety and Co., and certain other brokers, who appraised wool sold during the war…

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Anti War Treaty Australia Favors Proposal Note to U.S. Government. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 June 1928 · page 5

Sir Austen Chamberlain has addressed to Mr. Ray Atherton, United States Charge [?]' Affaires in London, a note, informing him that the Government of the…

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Destroyer Anzac at Sea Statement by Prime Minister. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, announced to-night that the destroyer Anzae had put to sea to-day from Melbourne to take up a position on the line of flight of…

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Wauchope Soldiers' Memorial

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 June 1928 · page 6

A "popular girl" competition in aid of the Wauchope Soldiers' Memorial funds resulted in about £340 being raised. A clock is this week being placed…

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South Dorrigo Welcome Home

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. Stafford was the scene or much merriment last Tuesday night when a small but jovial army of "tin…

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Anzac Going North Warship to Safeguard Fliers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 June 1928 · page 5

[?].M.A.S. Anza[?] cleared Sydney Heads at 3.30 this morning and steamed north towards the [?]ine of flight to be followed by the Southern Cross. The Anza[?] will…

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Foreign Laborers on Kyogle-brisbane Line Vacancies for Returned Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 2

In a letter to the Returned Soldiers' League, the Commonwealth Railway, Department admits that of 1668 workmen employed on the construction of the…

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German Capital Repeal of War Precautions. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 5

The House of Representatives passed the Bill which will allow German capital to come into Australia. The Bill repeals the section of the War Precautions Act…

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Ban on War United States Proposal Federal Parliament Adopts "Full and Complete Sympathy." Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 4

The House of Representatives, on the motion of the Prime Minister, carried a resolution adopting the United States proposal to renounce…

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War Memorials Legislation for Protection Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 5

The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League decided to ask the Government to pass legislation for the protection of war memorials. Many acts of the…

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If War Came America on Britain's Side. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 4

The English Speaking Union held a dinner last night to celebrate the anniversary of Magna Charta. Sir Basil Blackett, financial adviser to…

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