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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Another War. Mrs. Scales in London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 4

Mrs. Mary Scales, the Sydney clairvoyant. who is awaiting the Privy Council decision in her Probate suit, forecasts another European war…

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Soldiers' Memorial Gardens. Wahgunyah

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

The secretary of the Soldiers' Memorial Gardens, at Wabgunyah (Mrs. Woodman) desires to thank the following gentlemen for donations…

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Returned Soldiers Club

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

To-morrow (Wednesday) evening the annual ball in connection with the Corowa and District Returned Soldiers' Club will engage attention at…

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War on Communists

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 18

"A most interesting and significant development in connection with the Australian Labour party has apparently taken place," said Sir George…

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Hay War Memorial High School. Visit From Yanco Boys

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 4

In honor of the team of cricketers from the Yanco Agricultural High School, who had just played a match with the lads of the Memorial High…

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The Street Carnival in Aid of War Memorial Hall. The Women's Successful Effort

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

The public loves novelty, and it was a good idea, on the part of the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S.S.I.L.A., to make their effort in aid of the War…

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Had Not Heard of War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 38

Instances have been given of old people in remote, parts of Britain, and even of France, who had lived through a stirring period without knowing of…

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After-the-war Crime Wave

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 5

In view of the oft-repented statement regarding after the war crime wave, it is interesting to note that 23 prisons have been closed in England…

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War Graves Commission. British Treasury's Bid for Control. London, March 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 20

Commenting upon the bill making the British contribution to the War Graves Commission subject to Treasury control, the "Morning Post"…

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Returned soldiers' Gymkhana

The Independent · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 2

An enthusiastic meeting of returned solders and influential citizens of the town was held at the club room on Tuesday evening in connection with the [?]…

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Concessions to Soldier Settlers

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 28

Concessions granted to soldier settlers under an amending act passed by the Victorian Parliament last year are outlined in a circular which has been…

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"Australia Must Have Trained Soldiers."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 31

Speaking at a civic reception given in his honor, at Goulburn, Major-Gencral Sir Granville Ryrie said, "Although we are not looking for war…

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News by Cable Continued from page 20. Civil War in China. Forces Advance to Peking. "Anti-reds" Expeditions. Shanghai, March 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 31

The civil war in China has now an reached an important stage. The Mukden generals, Li Ching-lin and Chang Esung-chang, who only loosely…

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War on Weeds

The Independent · Friday 9 April 1926 · page 4

During recent years many attempts have been made to find a means of destroying certain weeds that are injurious to crops. Charlock, one of…

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Anzac Day Holiday

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

As Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year the following day, April 26, has been gazetted a public holiday…

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The War Memorial Hall. Returned Soldiers and the Site. Public Meeting to be Called

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 April 1926 · page 2

A meeting of the Hay Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held at the Athenaeum last night. There were present: Mr P. Rushton…

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Returned Soldiers' Association. Monthly Meeting. Observance of Anzac Day

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the R.S.S. I.L.A., Hay sub-branch, took place at the Athen[?]um on Monday night. There was a good attendance, the…

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What Becomes of the Soldiers’ Funds ? (To the Editor “Pastoral Times”)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 17 April 1926 · page 2

Sir,—permit me space in your paper to enlighten the people of Deniliquin and district as to the distribution of the soldiers’ funds. Our only…

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Anzac Day

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 2

At is special meeting of the members of the Soldiers Club, held on Monday night, arrangements were fin[?] for the celebrated of Anzac…

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Artificial Teeth at Pre-war Prices

The Corowa Chronicle · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 2

J. R. Hallett denial surgeon. Sydney, who has been visiting this district for the past 16 years, will again visit this town and district, and may…

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