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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Visit to Tomb. Unknown U.S.A. Soldier. a Busy Day. Washington, Dec. 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 January 1927 · page 5

Mr. Bruce to-day placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the National Cemetery at Arlington. The simple ceremony lasted but…

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War Debt to Britain Portugal to Pay

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 1

London, Saturday.—The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Winston Churchill, and the Portuguese Minister for Finance have signed an agreement for…

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Portugal's War Debt Movement to Liquidate. London, Jan. 4

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 5

A Lisbon' message states that the funding of the war debt to Britain has caused the greatest enthusiasm. The secondary school teachers have…

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Brawl in Hotel Wounded Man Arrested

Singleton Argus · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

As the result of an affray in a hotel at Maryborough (Q.), two men were shot, and later one of thorn was arrested. John Johnson, carrier, and Robert…

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Bullet in Thigh. Wounded Boy Rides Home. Young

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

While out shooting with some other boys on Maimirn Soldiers' Settlement in the Young district, Malcolm Miller, 14, was taking his rifle to…

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Nicaragua War. Foreigners in Peril. Action of United States. Washington, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

Announcing to-day that the United States marine guard had been ordered from Corinto to Managua (Nicaragua) the State Department said it…

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Germans Acquitted Fracas with British Soldiers London, Jan. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

A message from West Baden states that the British court acquitted four young Germans, who were accused of attacking two British…

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Horrors of War. Revolt in Nicaragua. Dead Left for Vultures. Vancouver, January 4

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

A message from Managua (capital of Nicaragua) states that the bloodiest battle of the present war has ended at Peace Lagoon, where, after…

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Collapsed at Work. Returned Soldier's Death. Muswellbrook

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

Thomas Curran, senior, a member of a well-known family, and a returned soldier, collapsed while working at the Muswellbrook colliery this…

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England and America. Plea for Improved Relations Mr. Bruce's Wise Words and Sound Advice. After-war Gloom. New York, Decem 29

The Scone Advocate · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 8

Mr. Bruce spent a strenuous day to-day. Beginning with a luncheon attended by the most prominent financiers and industrialists, he later…

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Bullet in Thigh. Wounded Boy Rides Home Young

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

While out shooting with some other boys on Maimirn Soldiers' Settlement in the young district, Malcohn Miller, 14, was taking, his rifle to…

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War Wound. Fatal After Ten Years

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 6

David Butler, who has been associated with the firm of MoPhie and Co, at Toowoomba, died yesterday as a result of a head wound received on…

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Portugal's War Debt Movement to Liquidate. London, Jan. 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 2

A Lisbon message states that the funding of the war debt to Britain has caused the greatest enthusiasm. The secondary school teachers have…

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Visit to Tomb. Unknown U.S.A. Soldier. a Busy Day. Washington Dec 31

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 12

Mr. Bruce to-day placed a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the National Cemetery at Arlington. The simple ceremony lasted but…

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Fracas with British Soldiers Germans Acquitted

Singleton Argus · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

London, Wednesday.-A message from West Baden states that the British court acquitted four young Germans, who were accused of attacking two…

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German Steamer. Lands War Materials. Shanghai, Jan. 9

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

A message from Tsingtao states that the German steamer Etha has landed 2,978 cases of arecoplanes, arms, and munitions, consigned to…

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Desperate Fight Man and Wife Wounded

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

After a fierce fight in a razor was used, a man his wife were found outside their home at Burwood on Sunday night, badly wounded. The…

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After 10 Years Fatal War Wound

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 4

David Butler, who has been associated with the firm of M'Phie and Co., at Toowoomba, died on Friday as a result of a head wound received on Gallipoli,…

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After 10 Years. Fatal War Wound

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 8

David Butler, who lias been associated with the firm of M'Phie and Co., at Toowoomba, died on Friday as a result of a head wound received on Gallipoli,…

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Soldiers' Memorial Town Hall. Trouble at Wingham

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The trustees of the Wingliam branch of the Returned Soldiers' League have asked the Wingliam Municipal Council for the return of £1540, paid to the…

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