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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Germany First Big Review Since War

Singleton Argus · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 1

Berlin, Monday.—The goose-stop returned to the Capital at the week-end, when 80,000 soldiers, carrying hundreds of war standards, on which were…

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Defeated. Want of Confidence Motion Brisbane Soldiers' Council, Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1927 · page 5

A motion for a vote of no confidence in the managing council of the Queensland branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League…

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War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

The second of the series of war bridge parties, promoted by the Old Girls' Union of the Maitland High School, was held in the school last…

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Asiatic Menace. 800.000,000 Learning the Art of War

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 10

"It is Australia's duty to support the Empire and it is to her interest to do so. There are 800,000,000 Asiatics within striking distance of…

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Asiatic Menace. Holman's Address. "800,000,000 Learning The, Art of War."

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 3

"It is Australia's duty to support the Empire, and it is to her interests to do so. There are 800,000,000 Asiatics within striking distance of our…

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Returned Soldiers' Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 May 1927 · page 4

Established in comfortable quarters, ever Messrs, Wood Bros,in High-Street, with ample provision for spending an enjoyable evening…

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Second Battalion. Anzac Day Commemoration

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 7

Over 200 members of the 2nd Battalion, A.I.F., assembled at 10 a.m. on Anzac Day, in Queen's Square, Sydney, and headed by the 45th…

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War Service Homes. Advances Raised to £950

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 14

By a bill amending the War Service Homes Act, which has now become law, it is possible for the commission to make advances to past…

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War Memorial. in Palestine. Unveiling Ceremonies. London. May 7

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 13

In Palestine, Field Marshal Lord Allenby opened the Great War Memorial Chapel, on the Mount of Olives, new Jerusalem, designed by…

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War Debts. Britain's Reply. To U.S.A. Treasurer. LONDON, May 4

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 12

In the course of a recent communication addressed to Professor John Hibben. President of Princ[?] Universtiy, who…

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Geneva. Object of Conference. War Debts Problem. Americans Would Oppose Cancellation. London. May 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 12

The Geneva correspondent of the Australian Press Association, says: Exactly what the Conference is all about seems to be kept a dark see[?]…

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Alleged Assault. Returned Soldier Injured

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 6

Michael Farragua, aged 49 years, a returned soldier, who lives in a hot in Cook's timber yard, King-street, Newcastle West, was…

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Girl Murdered. Tragedy at Wagga. Ex-soldier Arrested

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 14

Nellie Howard, aged 20, was murdered on the river bathing beach at Wagga on Friday night. The tragedy is believed to have…

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Soldiers' Fathers. Conference in Adelaide

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 2

The annual interstate conference of the Sailors and Soldiers' Fathers' Association was opened at Adelaide. The following resolutions were…

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Returned Soldiers. Conference at Canberra

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 6

The Federal Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, with delegates from all Stales, met at Canberra…

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Defeated. Want of Confidence Motion. Brisbane Soldiers' Council. Brisbane

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 14 May 1927 · page 4

A motion for a vote of no confidence in the managing council of the Queensland brunch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League…

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Billiard Proprietor Fined Saloon Open on Anzac Day

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 2

John Evans, proprietor of a billiard saloon was proceeded against in the City Court, Melbourne, for failing to keep his promises closed on Anznc Day…

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War on Noxious Weeds. Proposals to Sucre Conference

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 6

The executive of the Shires' Association, after consideration of a special report relating to noxious woods destruction and control, has made the…

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Aberdeen Soldiers. First Meeting in Memorial Hall

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 2

The Aberdeen returned soldiers hold their first dinner in the new Memorial Hall on Saturday evening. The Muswellbrook Soldiers' Club was…

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Soldier Degraded Stripped of His Stripes

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 17 May 1927 · page 1

Unparalleled in Australian military mistory, a sergeant, of the Australian Light Horse has been paraded at Canberra before the troops assembled there…

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