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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Soldier Settlers' Claim. Case in Brief. Outline of Proceedings

Western Champion · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 14

H. G. Styles soldier settler on Ooma soldiers' settlement, applied for appraisement of his farm last Friday (says the Forbes. "Advocate"), and…

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Soldier Settler's Claim. Case in Brief. Outline of Proceedings

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 6

H. G. Styles, soldier settler on Ooma soldiers' settlement, applied for appraisement of his farm last Friday, and the Appraisement Board…

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"The Tong War."

Western Champion · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 4

"The Tong War" is the second of a series of dramatic Paramount pictures in which Wallace Beery will play the leading roles. "Beggars of…

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Australia's War Lesson

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 12 November 1928 · page 2

1918--1928. Ten years! That period has elapsed since the memorable eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918, when an armistice was…

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GRENFELL Shire Candidates Bowlers Have Big Day Soldiers' Dinner

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 9

Twelve nominations have been received for the Weddin Shire elections, to be held on December 1st, six to be elected. The…

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"The Tong War."

Western Champion · Monday 19 November 1928 · page 11

Having recently finished a part in the Paramount all-talking picture "Interference," which is now showing in New York, William Powell is…

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If War Comes Australia's Position Need for Air Development (No. II.)

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1928 · page 2

The problem of defence is the most vital confronting the Federal Government. At the present moment it overshadows all else. Much as peace is…

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Late Major Higgins. Soldiers at Funeral. "Last Post" Sounded

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 1

The funeral of the late Major Higgine took place on Tuesday morning. The cortege left the Church of England at 11 a.m. after a short…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Town Collecting Campaign. Starting Next Week

Western Champion · Thursday 22 November 1928 · page 15

A meeting of the town collectors for the Soldiers Memorial was held at the Council Chambers on Monday evening…

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Winning Essays Australia's Part in the Great War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 23 November 1928 · page 7

The West Wyalong Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Club recently offered two prizes of £1/1/ each to boys and girls for the best essays on "Australia's…

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A War Secret. Mystery Disclosed. Intercepted Signals

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1928 · page 2

What he described as possibly "the best kept secret of the war," was revealed by Sir Alfred Ewing, Principal of Edinburgh University, in a lecture…

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Soldiers' Deaths More in Peace than War

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 1

According to the State Secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League more diggers died since their discharge from the A.I.F. than were killed on the…

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Pensions Appeals Diggers Discuss Board All Soldiers?

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 4 December 1928 · page 6

The Federal Conference of the Returned Soldiers' Association in Sydney discussed at length the constitution of the proposed Pensions Appeal…

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Airship Services Value in Peace and War Vessels Carry 45 TONS (No. IV.)

The Forbes Advocate · Wednesday 5 December 1928 · page 8

The successful establishment and maintenance of a self-supporting regular airship service necessitates the overcoming of numerous difficulties of…

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West Wyalong 'Advocate Friday, December 7, 1928 Constable Sullivan Leaving Farewelled at Soldiers' Club

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 2

Constable R. V. Sullivan, who will enter on a well earned holiday this week, and who at a later date will probably be transferred from West…

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Fife and Drum Band Soldiers Help Scouts Lessons By Enthusiasts

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 7 December 1928 · page 8

The Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is responsible for the formation of a Boy Scouts fife and drum band in this…

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"The Tong War."

Western Champion · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 3

Warner Oland has Keen added to the cast of "The Tong "War," the Paramount production co-featuring Wallace Beery and Florence Vider…

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Italy Ready in Event of War But Wants Peace Mussolini's Statement LONDON

The Forbes Advocate · Monday 10 December 1928 · page 2

Signor Mussolini in a speech at the final session of the Italian Parliament. said, "We want peace. We signed the Kellogg Pact, and are…

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Severely Wounded. Affray at Shepparton. Sydney

Western Champion · Monday 17 December 1928 · page 7

An Italian and two Australians were severely wounded with knives during a fight at Shepparton (Vic.) The affray was watched by several…

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Returned Soldiers In P.M.G's. Dept. (By Wire) Sydney, Monday Evening

The West Wyalong Advocate · Tuesday 18 December 1928 · page 1

The Diggers employed in the Posmaster General's Department have decided that in the event of further dismissals talking place on 5th January…

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