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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Strange Shooting. Young Man Wounded. Mother Arrested. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 5

A strange story has been told the police in connection with the shooting of Patrick Joseph Healey, 22, as taller's cutter, at his residence at…

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War Relief Funds. Report From Prime Minister

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 9

Sir George Fuller, State Premier, has received from the Commonwealth Prime Minster copies of the report of the Imperial War. Relief Fund, for…

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War Loans. Big Sum Distributed in Interest

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 13

The interest on the 1928 and 1948 Commonwealth Government Loans was made available on 15th inst, through the Commonwealth Bunk…

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What Britain Might Do War Debts and Armaments. an Italian View

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 10

Writing in the "Manchester Guardian" Francesco Nitti, ex-Prime Minister of Italy, deals with the war debts and armaments question…

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Soldier Settlers. Increased Grants Refused. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 16

According to statements made by the secretary of the Retrrned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League the Prime Minister has refused to…

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Draining a Lake. Preparing for Soldier Settlement

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 March 1924 · page 6

After nearly three years work, the Public Works Department (W.A.) has completed a tunnel two miles long from Herdsman's Lake, neat Perth…

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Outrage in Ireland. British Soldiers Shot. Two Killed, Many Wounded. LONDON, March 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 March 1924 · page 5

Four Free State soldiers fired upon a party of British soldiers who were landing on leave at Queenstown…

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Outrage in Ireland. Cowardly Attack on British Soldiers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 4

The recent comparative peace in Southern Ireland has been sensationally shattered by an outrage at Queenstown, where four men,…

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Outrage in Ireland. British Soldiers Attacked. Machine Guns Used on Unarmed Men

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 25 March 1924 · page 2

London, Saturday.—A cowardly outrage perpetrated on British soldiers coming ashore on leave at Queenstown on Friday night has aroused a, feeling…

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The Irish Outrage. British Soldier's Funeral

Singleton Argus · Thursday 27 March 1924 · page 2

London, Monday.—The body of the British soldier, who was shot dead by four men dressed in the uniform of the Free State Army, will be taken to…

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The Anzac Memorial Ward. to Be Opened To-mohrow (Sat.) Afternoon. Much Interest in Baby Competitions

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

The public are cordially invited to be present at the opening of the Anzac Memorial (Children's Ward) at the Scott Memorial Hospital…

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[?] story of our Commonwealth Bank. Amazing Record of Usefulness. Secret War Time Operations Eleven Years' of History

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 3

To many Australians the Commonwealth Bank is simply a large financial institution housed in handsome buildings, in the capital cities,…

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Soldier's Crime. Judge's Comment. Less Regard for Life. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 5

Henry John Petter, who had pleaded guilty to a charge to having wounded Leo. Warner, head watchmen at Hyde Park, with intent to do…

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School of Arts. 1914-1919 Soldiers' Memorial. Official Opening

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

Another chapter in the unique history of the local School of Arts was commenced on Tuesday last, with the opening of the new…

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Outrage in Ireland. British Soldiers Shot. Two Killed, Many Wounded. LONDON, March 21

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 12

Four Free State soldiers fired upon a party of British soldiers who were landing on leave at Queenstown…

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Strange Shooting. Young Man Wounded. Mother Arrested

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 9

A strange story has been told the police in connection with the shooting of Patrick Joseph Healey, 22, a tailor's cutter, at his residence at…

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Another Car Fatality. Returned Soldier Killed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1924 · page 14

Joseph Minch, who was knocked down by a motor car in Vincent Street on 19th instant, died in Cessnock Hospital on 15th instant. The…

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War Souvenir Causes Sensation

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

On Thursday last, Mrs Weekes, wife of Mr Wally Weekes, of Garratt's Hotel, Market-street, was burning some old clothing in the yard of her…

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Anzac Memorial (Children's Wing.) Officially Opened at Hospital. Successful Ceremony and Associated Functions. Generous Donor Equips Ward

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

There was a large and representative attendance at the official opening of the Scone District Anzac Memorial, which takes the form of…

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Dartmouth Soldiers' Settlement Mr. Wearne to Inspect

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 April 1924 · page 2

At a meeting of the Dartbrook Soldiers' Settlement Association held last night a deputation was appointed to meet Mr. Wearne, Minister for…

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