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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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War Zone Churches. Damage by Artrillery

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 3

The statements by Professor Mills, of the National Council of Women, that the British Army fired on churches during the war, were…

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Causes of War. Suggestions for Prevention

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 6

Addressing the National Council Women's Conference on "Prevention of the Causes of War." in Sydney Lacy Forster suggested greater harmony[?]…

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Soldiers' Committee. No Instructions From the Government

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 4

In the House of Representatives, Mr. Thompson (N.S.W.). asked if the Government was taking any steps to induce the Soldiers Committee,…

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Grazier's Request. Benefit of Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 10 May 1924 · page 11

An application was made to Mr. Justice Street, in the Equity Court, on behalf of the New South wales branch of the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers'…

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Chinese Runs Amok Three Celestials Wounded

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 4

"Chinatown," Inninfail (Q), was the scene of a sensational affray on Friday afternoon. A Chinese named Chong Foon, armed…

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Chinaman Runs Amok. Fierce Fight. Three Orientals Wounded. Brisbane

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 1

Armed with an axe in one hand and a chopper in the other, Chinese is alleged to have murderously attacked three of his…

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Returned Soldiers. Deputation to Ministers

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 13 May 1924 · page 1

Taking advantage of the presence of the Federal Treasurer, Dr. Page, and the Minister for Lands, Mr. W. E. Wearne, on Saturday last at…

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Licensing Inspectors. Returned Soldiers Appointed. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 14 May 1924 · page 5

Messrs. R. M. Sad[?] and W. E. Jairthorn were to-day appointed [?]—llian [?] inspectors by the [?] of Iustlec. Both gentlemen…

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A New Horror for War Deadly Poisonous Gas Discovered

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 4

London, Tuesday.—Professor Delisle Burns, of London University, states that a deadly poisonous gas, easily distributed from aeroplanes, has been…

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Carelessness with Firearm Returned Soldier Fined

Singleton Argus · Thursday 15 May 1924 · page 4

At the Hay Police Court-an unusual case was heard, when Robert G. Neill, a returned soldier, was charged with having failed properly to safeguard a…

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Distressed Soldiers Boy Scouts to Assist

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 1

The Sydney associations and societies formed for the relief of returned soldiers have united in. an appeal for the relief of distressed soldiers and…

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Returned Soldiers of Synod

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 16 May 1924 · page 4

The returned soldiers members of the Synod of the Newcastle Diocese held their annual dinner in Tyrrell House last evening Colonel Short…

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Three Wounded. Chinese Runs Amok. Innisfail Sensation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 9

A sensational affray occurred in Chinatown at Innisfall (Q.). on 9th inst. as the result of which three Chinese were' wounded, two…

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War Strain Effect. Lack of Concentration

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 13

London's training colleges, working at high pressure preparing candidates for various professional examinations, have had an entirely new…

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War Services. Claims Considered. London, May 8

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 12

The Government has issued the report of the committee appointed to consider the claims of professional men who were made officers from the…

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Soldiering in the Seventies

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 12

Field—Marshal Sir William Reportson addressing a large audience at the working Men's college, London, dealt with life in the ranks of the…

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U.S.A. Soldiers' Bonus Crucial Question. Washington, May 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 May 1924 · page 5

The President has vetoed the soldiers' Bonus Bill In a message to congress he says that payment of the bonus would…

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Local and General. War Grataity Bound

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 19 May 1924 · page 4

War gratuity bond owners entitled to cash on May 31, are reminded that interest will cease on that date. Applications received for cash total…

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War Service Homes. Liability for Rate

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 4

A deputation from the North—Western Shires and Boroughs Association of Victoria, informed Mr. stewart, Federal Minister for Works that a…

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War Memorial. Empire Cavalry. London, May 21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 22 May 1924 · page 5

The cavalry war memorial, a bronze representation of st. George and the Dragon, was uaveiled at llyde park by Earl Haig of ypres, in the…

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