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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Oporto Rattle. Many Killed and Wounded. Bombardment Impending. London, Feb. 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 5

A Lisbon message states that many rebels were killed and a hundred wounded in the Oporto battle, which has continued since Friday…

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Casino War Memorial Art Union

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 4

Twelve big prizes—all motor cars—are offered by the Casino War Memorial Hospital Committee for a big art union, being conducted in aid of…

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Rebellion in Portugal Many Killed, Hundreds Wounded. (By- Cable) London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

A Lisbon message states that many rebels were killed and hundreds wounded in the Oporto battle, which has continued since Friday. The rebels' are…

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Kurri Ex-Soldier, Returns

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Mr. Joseph Irving, of Pelaw Main, fruit merchant, has returned home after a sojourn of several months in Prince Edward Hospital, Rand wick,…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

An important meeting of the West Maitland Returned Soldiers' League will be held in the League rooms, High-street, on Thursday at 8…

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British Parliament the King's Speech. Reference to Chinese War. (By Cable.) London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

His Majesty the King, in opening Parliament to-day, said: "The continuation of civil war in China against foreigners, particularly against…

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The Oil War

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

Not only is the struggle, for oil one of the gravest concerns of the Commonwealth Government, but with the increasing effort to tap an Australian…

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Revolt Ended. Portuguese Rebels, Enormous Damage. Hundreds Killed and Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

The first uncensored message from Lisbon since Monday announces that the rebels there uncondltonally surrendered last night. The…

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Casino War Memorial Art Union

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Twelve big prizes—all motor cars—are offered by the Casino War Memorial Hospital Committee for a big art union, being conducted in aid of…

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Northern Troops. Advance on Honan. Canada's Decision. War Vessels Leave Malta. Ottawa. Feb. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

"Under present conditions the Government feels that no useful purpose would be served by the dispatch of Canadian troops to China," said…

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Soldiers to Entertain Duke of York. Muswellbrook Will Be Represented

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 1

Messrs. F. E. Arnoult (president) and C. E. Turner (secretary) will represent the Muswellbrook sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League at a banquet to…

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Chinese Trouble Attitude of Returned Soldiers. Ready When Needed. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 5

At a meeting of the State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League, Colonel Hyman, referring to China, declared that he saw no obligations…

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Oporto Battle. Many Killed and Wounded. Bombardment Impending. London. Feb. 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 12

A Lisbon message states that many rebels were killed and a hundred wounded in the Oporto battle, which has continued since Friday…

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No Liquor Soldiers' Luncheon to Duke (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

In a letter to the Returned Soldiers' League in Victoria, the Prohibition League congratulated it on its" decision to cut out liquor from-the menu at…

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Soldiers' League Delegates to Duke of York's Luncheon

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

At the meeting of the Singleton R.S. and S.I. Loague on Thursday night, at which Mr A. C. Marshall presided, Messrs Morley and Moxham…

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Barmaid Wounded. Shooting Affray at Hotel. Brisbane Sensation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 3

A sensational shooting affray took place at the Stock Exchange Hotel, Queen-street, Brisbane, on Saturday evening, as a result of which Ida…

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Knifed in the City Visitor From Narrandera Wounded. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

During a dispute in Campbell-street, Sydney, to-day, Duninro Augmere, aged 21, a visitor from Narrandera, received eight knife wounds on the legs and…

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Gift of £40,000. in Memory of Soldier Son

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 7

Intimating his intention of devoting the sum of £40,000 towards a memorial to his son, Captain Robert Blackwood Ritchie, M.C., who was killed in the…

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Troops for China. Returned Soldiers Not Consulted. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 5

At the "Hands off China" meeting held at the Town Hall last nighty a statement was made that "Brandies of the Returned Soldiers' League had…

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Returned Soldiers Erection of Memorial Building and Club

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 4

The erection of a memorial building and club in honour of the returned soldiers of New South Wales, will shortly be commenced…

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