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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Returned Soldier's Plight Fortitude and Resource

Singleton Argus · Monday 7 January 1929 · page 2

Remarkable fortitude and resource was shown on Saturday by John Milburn, a returned soldier, who carries on mixed farming at Cockatoo (Vic.)…

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War Medals Many Unclaimed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 8

In the base records branch of Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, there are over 75,000 unclaimed war medals, all given for service, in the last war…

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German Trade. Working for Pre-war Position

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

"Both men and women in Germany are working to place their country in a sound trade position. They know what losing the war has meant, and…

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Soldier Settlers. Replies to Conference Resolutions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 2

At the recent conference of soldier settlers resolutions were carried: "That the Minister for Lands he asked to waive all liens to the Rural Industries…

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The Cenotaph Desire of Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 8

Although the official unveiling ceremony of the completed Cenotaph in Martin-place, Sydney, has been fixed for February 21, a movement is…

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Weston Soldiers' Settlement Public School Question

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 8 January 1929 · page 4

Mr. G. Booth; M.L.A., has made representations to the Minister for Education, Mr. D. H. Drummond, relative to the proposed school at…

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War Medals Many Unclaimed

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 3

In the base records branch of Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, there are over 75,000 unclaimed war medals, all given for service in the last war and…

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German Trade Working for Pre-war Position

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 3

"Both men and women in Germany are working to place their country in a sound trade position. They know what losing the war meant, and they are…

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War Graves. Australian Pilgrimage. Proposed Party of 250

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 3

Preliminary arrangements have been made for a pilgrimage of Australians to the battlefields and war graves of Gallipoli and France,…

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After 10 Years Dying Soldier's Message to His Mother

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 January 1929 · page 1

"Give my mother this last message. Tell her I did my best." Ten years ago Lieutenant Devine, son of Mr and Mrs Devine, of Toowoomba…

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Soldiers' Point. Presentation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 January 1929 · page 6

A very pleasant evening was se[?]nf at "Dunkeld," Soldiers' Point, Port Stephens, the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fletcher, of…

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Anzac Memorial Site in Hyde Park. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to ask the Premier to receive a deputation urging the early allocation of…

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After the War. Indian Ex-soldiers. Argue with Government. Calcutta, Jan. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

Three thousand Indian ex-soldiers gathered at Lahore to protest against their treatment by the Government, were prevented by the police from…

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The New Poland Post-war Progress

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 6

The tenth anniversary, of the declaration of the independence of Poland was recently solemnly celebrated throughout the country. Thanks…

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German Trade. Working for Pre-war Position

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

"Both men and women in Germany are working to place their country in a sound trade position. They know what losing the war meant, and they…

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Afghan War Rebels Dictate Terms. Conflicing Reports. Calcutta, Jan. 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

The tribal revolt in Eastern Afghanastan appears to have ended, but serious fighting is reported between the Afghan troops and the rebels…

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Soldier Settlers. Replies to Conference Resolutions

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 5

At the recent conference of soldier settlers, resolutions were carried:—"That the Minister for Lands be asked to waive all liens to the Rural…

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After Ten Years. Dying Soldier's Message to His Mother

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 January 1929 · page 4

"Give my mother this last message. Tell her I did my best." Ten years ago Lieutenant Devine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Devine, of…

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War Medals Many Unclaimed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 16

In the base records branch of Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, there are over 75,000 unclaimed war medals, all given for service in the last year…

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Pacific War Mobilisation of Working Classes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 January 1929 · page 9

Reference to the proposed Russian Red Conference at Vladivostock in August is contained in the December number of the "Pan-Pacific Worker."…

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