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Snowy Mountains & Monaro · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

20 stories in Snowy Mountains & Monaro's papers

Death of Earl Haig. Leader in Great War

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The death is announced of Field-Marshal Earl Haig which occurred at his London residence. His death was due to heart disease…

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Returned Soldiers' Association Manaro Branch

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the members of the Branch was held at the Club rooms on Tuesday evening, at which were president:…

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Pilgrimage to War Areas

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 2

A pilgrimage to the War Areas of France and Belgium will take place from 4th to 8th August. It has been organised by the British…

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Anzac Day

Delegate Argus · Thursday 19 April 1928 · page 2

To the people of the District of Delegate. A Memorial Service, in which all creeds and classes can join,…

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Anzac day Celebrations. St.joseph's Church, Delegate

Delegate Argus · Thursday 26 April 1928 · page 2

On Sunday last St. Joseph's Church, Delegate, was taxed to its utmost when Solemn High mass was sung at 11 o'clock by…

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Anzac Day

The Bombala Times · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 4

As a result of activities of the local branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors league, Anzac Day was this year commemorated in Bombala in a…

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Anzac Day at Cooma. Tribute to the Fallen Re-Union Dinner and Ball

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1928 · page 2

Anzac Day, Wednesday last, was celebrated at Cooma by a muster of returned soldiers at the club room, who proceeded to the memorial. A…

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Anzac Day. Memorial Service

Delegate Argus · Thursday 3 May 1928 · page 2

Anzac Day was observed in Delegate on 25th April with a Memorial Service held in from of the School of Arts. A…

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Returned Soldiers' League Manaro Sub-branch

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 11 May 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Manaro subbranch was held at the Soldiers' Club rooms on Tuesday evening. Present Messrs. R. A. McKillop…

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Social at Soldiers' Club Rooms in Aid of Hospital

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

The first of a series of Socials organised by the Manaro sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, took place at the club rooms last…

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War "Mascot" Killed a Romantic Career

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

At an inquest into the death of Henry Hermene Tovell, aged 20 years, of Point Cook aerodrome, who was killed in a collision…

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General Cox Welcomed by Cooma Returned Soldiers

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

General C. F. Cox C.B. C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., Commonwealth Senator, accompanied by Mr. J. A. Perkins, Member for Eden Manaro…

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Anti-Prohibition Speaker Splendid War Record

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 2

Mr. Fred Arlington-Burke, who is touring the State lecturing against probibition, has bad a remarkable career. Prior to the…

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Returned Soldiers' League Manaro Sub-branch

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 13 July 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the Manaro Branch R.S.S.I.L.A. was held at the Club rooms Cooma, on Tuesday evening at which were present Messrs. R…

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Set Wounded, and Live Long How Battle Scars Appear to Have Helped Many to a Ripe Old Ace

Delegate Argus · Thursday 26 July 1928 · page 4

It is good to know that the average wound. if properly healed does not mean that life is going to be shortened thereby Let us take a few…

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"Ugly Men's" Competition Soldiers Candidate

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 2

A dance, organised by the Returned Soldiers to assist the candidature of the club's representative (in aid of the foods of the…

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The "Rag-time"navy. Men and Ships That Played a Big Part in the War

Delegate Argus · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 4

Once upon a time she had been a crack trans-Atlantic liner. Folks on both sides of the "pond" knew her very well indeed. Tho potentates…

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Increased Allowances for Returned Soldiers

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

During Mr. Thorby's visit to the country last week, the Griffith sub Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League raised the question whether…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Manaro Sub-branch

The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Manaro Sub-Branch, Returned Soldiers' League, was held at the club rooms, Cooma, on Tuesday…

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The "Rag-time" Wavy. Men and Ships That Played a Big Part in the War

The Bombala Times · Friday 16 November 1928 · page 6

Once upon a time she had been a crack trans-Atlantic liner. Folks on both sides of the "pond" knew her very well indeed. The potentates…

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