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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Soldiers' Memorial. Ball at Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 September 1924 · page 7

A very successful ball, organised by the Kurri Kurri Memorial Ball committee, took place on Monday. The increment weather militated a little…

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"War Against War."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 12

Reuter's Geneva correspondent reports that 3000 citizens took part in a public demonstration yesterday in connection with the "War Against…

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Shooting Tragedy. Girl Shot Dead. Man Wounded

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 13

Terminus-street, Petersham, was the scene of a shooting tragedy on Saturday afternoon. Winifred Foley, an attractive young woman, was shot…

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Tragedy at Bondi. a Woman Wounded. Indian Commits Suicide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 9

After attempting to murder a woman with whom he is, said to have been acquainted, an Indian officer at Bondi turned a service revolver upon…

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War Manifesto. Policy of Labour Council

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 9

Without any discussion the Sydney Labourf Council last week adopted and ordered to be issued a manifesto drawn up by its executive. setting out…

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Aberlin War-dreamers. Warnings From France

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 12

Speaking at Bar-le-Due, M. Poincare, the French Premier, said: Germany is deliberately violating the armament clauses of the Treaty…

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War Guilt German Nationalists' Attitude. London, Sept. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 12

The Geneva Cabinet's differences on the subject of proclaiming Germany's republication of war guilt has led the Nationalists to issue a manifesto…

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War in Morocco. Spain's Difficult Task. London. Sept. 19

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 13

An official communique, issued in Madrid, reports that an attempt to relieve a Spanish post in Morocco was fiercely resisted by the enemy. The…

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League of Nations Mandates Commission. Anti-War Meeting. LONDON, Sept. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 12

During the discussion on the report of the Mandates Commission by a Committee of the League of Nations at Geneva, Sir Joseph Cook declared…

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Blind Soldiers. Allowance for Escort Requested

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1924 · page 5

The Federal Treasurer, Dr. Page, was interviewed by Mr. Lister, M.H.R., and a representative of the blinded soldiers. They requested that…

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Clearing a War Area

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 8

The story has never been fully told of how a young Englishman, Mr. F. N. pickett, cleared up the British war' area in France, resorted matals to…

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Breach Alleged. Claim Against War Service Homes. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 5

Deans. Ltd., brick manufacturers of Newcastle, commenced an action in the Supreme Court to-day in respect of an alleged breach of contract by…

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Soldier Settlers. Mr. Wearne's Advice. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1924 · page 5

In refusing a travelling royal commission to inquire into the conditions on soldier settlements, the Minister for Lands advised the returned…

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Bondi Tragedy Wounded Woman's Story

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 4

An inquest was held in Sydney on Friday concerning the death of Maurice Roblin, who wounded Alma Fennell in a flat at Bondi and then committed…

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Action Against War Service Homes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 5

Before Mr. Justice Campbell and a jury of four, in No 3 July Court, Sydney, yesterday, Charles Dean, John Dean, ans Henry Dean, trading as…

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Aftermath of War. Bishop's Criticism. Plea for League of Nations. Armidale

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 4

In expressing gratification that the acceptance of the Dawes plan had improved the international political outlook, the Bishop of Armidale…

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Soldier Settlements (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Monday

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 30 September 1924 · page 2

In referring to a travelling Royal Commission to inquire into the conditions on soldier the, Minister for Lands advised the Returned…

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Sunspots and War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 2 October 1924 · page 3

London, Monday.—The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Express" states that the Abbo Moveux, a noted", astronomer, who is the director of…

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Town Council Fortnightly Meeting. New Reservoir—war Against Mosquitoes—light for Soldiers' Memorial

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 1

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Wednesday last, when there were present. —Aldermen' W. V. Parkinson (Mayor),…

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" Back to War Years" Butter Qontrol. Bill Criticised

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 3 October 1924 · page 4

The Dairy Produce Export Control Bill, now before the Federal House, was the subject of severe condemnation by Sir Mark Sheldon, president…

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