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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Soldiers’ Meeting Nigh[?]

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 3 January 1928 · page 2

The weekly meeting night of [?] Deniliquin R.S.S.I.L.A. has bee[?] tered from Monday to Tues[?] in each week, commencing from…

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Hillston Land Wanted for Settlement Ex-Soldier’s Proposals

The Pastoral Times · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 4

Requests that 750,000 acres of land at Hillston be be thrown open to closer settlement and that 50 percent of the lots be granted to…

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Latest Telegrams. War Memorial High School. Six Scholarships Won. SYDNEY. Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 2

The following students from the Hay War Memorial High School have gained scholarships at the Sydney Teachers' College, on the Leaving…

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"Zeebrugge" Greatest War Picture Town Hall, Wed. & Thurs, Next

The Independent · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 2

Patrons of the Town Hall Pictures are promised a rare treat on Wednesday and Thursday, February 22 and 23. They are to see the official film…

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R.s.s.i.l.a. Anzac Day March

The Independent · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. E. Parris has been appointed secretary to the R.S.S.I.L.A. Gymkhana. At a meeting of the Soldiers' Club…

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Prisoner’s Diet Rubber Heels and Soldier’s Badge

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

A few days ago a prisoner who had been sentenced to a term of imprisonment in Goulburn goal, complained of being ill, are said that…

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Soldiers’ Sports

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 February 1928 · page 2

A meeting of those willing to help in arranging for the annual sports meeting in aid of the local soldiers’ club funds will be held to-night at…

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Hay War Memorial High School a Fine Record of Achievement

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

The Hay War Memorial High School has every reason to be proud of the record of one of its students, Mr. David W. Johnson, who, in…

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Soldiers’ Sports. Preliminary Arrangements

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 2

Mr. J. Grieve presided at a meeting of the soldiers’ sports committee on Friday night, all which there were over 20 present…

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Soldiers' Club Appeal by President (To the Editor)

The Independent · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

Sir,—Permit me through your columns, prior to our appeal, to reply to questions which have at various times been asked as to what becomes of the…

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Soldiers’ Club President Explains Position (To the Editor.)

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 March 1928 · page 2

Dear Sir, Permit me through your columns prior to our appeal, to reply to questions which have at various times…

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"A Bob for Bert." Returned Soldiers' Fund for Hinkler. a Local Effort

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

At the request of the Hay Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, we have agreed to receive subscriptions of 1s (or multiples of 1s) for…

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Sergeant Smith, V.C. Soldiers’ Enthusiastic Welcome

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 2

The gathering held on Tuesday evening last a the local soldiers club rooms to extend a welcome on behalf of the returned men to ser…

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Soldiers’ Homes Unsuitable Specifications

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 March 1928 · page 2

In consequence of a complain made by the local soldiers that the specifications sent from Sydney for Deniliquin houses are unsuitable and…

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Canberra War Memorial Site and Design Praised

The Independent · Friday 30 March 1928 · page 4

The proposed war memorial to be creeled at Canberra at a cost of £250,000 was further, investigated on Saturday by the Federal Public Works…

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War Service Homes Canon Rogers at Work Prices Down, Delay Shortened

The Independent · Tuesday 3 April 1928 · page 4

Since the R.S.S.I.L.A. took a hand in the matter of War Service Homes, as a body, a considerable amount of acceleration has been noticed, though…

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Soldier in Mental Home Identified After 13 YEARS

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 April 1928 · page 3

The identification of the mystery inmate of the Callan Park Mental Home in Sydney, as Thomas McQuay, the son of Mrs. Robert McQuay, of…

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Returned Soldiers' Sports at Rutherglen

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The annual returned soldiers' sports were held at Rutherglen on Easter Monday. The gate receipts were £64. Results:--Boys' Handlcan 100 vds…

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Anzac Day Prime Minister's Message

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 3

The Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce, has issued the following Anzac Day message:- "We commemorate this day, not in…

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