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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Tissue of Lies Report of Civil War in Tonga. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 4

A cabie message received by the Methodist Missionary of Australia stales that the report that civil war was impending in Tonga is a tissue of…

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Returned Soldiers' League New Club House

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 19 July 1924 · page 3

At a meeting of the Armidate Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, there were present:—Mr. A. II. pletcher (chair), Dr. Austin, Messrs. C. A…

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Clinton Wells Wanted for Soldiers' Use

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 22 July 1924 · page 4

At the meeting of the Inverell P.P. Board on Saturday Mr. R. J. Higgins said he had received a letter from a Clinton settler in regard to the…

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"Paving the Way to Their Rain." Ex-soldier Settlers. Mr. Wearne Angry

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1924 · page 3

When a resolution of the Graziers' Association, asking that the Government give more consideration to returned soldier settlers, especially in…

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War on the Flapper Demand for Old-fashioned Girl

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 6

To most of us America stands for the land of exaggerations, wild social stunts, extravagant living, and weird and wonderful…

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Attack on Consul Soldiers Assist Mob

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 26 July 1924 · page 7

Further reports from Teheran (Porsia) detail the circumstances attending the killing of Major Imbrie, the American Consul, by a fanatic mob on…

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Local Soldier Robbed

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 28 July 1924 · page 4

After striking George Plummer with their fiats in Campbell Street near Riley Street, one night last week, two men robbed him of a watch, a…

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"Quite on the Cards." United States—japanese War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 3

The Earl of Casillis, addressing the Navy League of Canada, said, "While we all hope that the last war has put an end to the possibility of all others,…

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WASTE & MALADMINISTRATION. Returned Soldier Settlement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 July 1924 · page 4

Mr. L. C. Elliott, president of the Returned Soldiers League of New South Wales, speaking at Albury, said there was no doubt the Australian…

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Wool War. Does Africa Lead Australia. Perth

The Uralla Times · Thursday 31 July 1924 · page 2

Has Australia lost its wool stiprentacy? South Africa is jubilant in its belief that its wool now leads…

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War Memorial

The Inverell Times · Friday 1 August 1924 · page 4

A meeting of the War Memorial Committee was held yesterday afternoon when there were present: The Mayor (Ald. McIlveen). Messrs W…

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To Avert War Con[?] All Wealth and Men

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 August 1924 · page 8

A movement, designed to promote the cause of peace, is in progress in America. It is an effort to bring about legislation by which no member…

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Doradilla Grapes. — Assistance to Soldier Settlers

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 2 August 1924 · page 8

The Bruce-Page Government has decided to grant a bonus on a £1 for £1 basis with the States of Now South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria,…

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Soldier Settlements. Revaluation Asked

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 August 1924 · page 7

The following circular letter is being sent out by Mr. W. J. Stagg, State secretary to the Returned Soldiers & Sailors' Imperial League, to all the…

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News & Notes. Anzac Day Public Holiday

The Uralla Times · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 2

Anzac Day will be a public holiday, and the Prince of Wales' birthday will no longer be a public holiday if the State Parliament passes…

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"War, Wins, and Women." South Australian Governor's Speech

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1924 · page 4

The recent utterances of the South Australian Governor have evoked displeasure in Methodist, quarters.- He advised people to inspect Norman…

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Special Land Board Kentucky Soldier Settlement

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 August 1924 · page 4

A special Land Board, consisting of Messrs. B. J. H. Bishop (District Surveyor), H. Rogers (Returned Soldiers' Branch), and C. A. Jackes, was…

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Soldier Settlement Problems Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 14 August 1924 · page 4

A deputation representing soldier settlers throughout the state urged the Minister for Lands to have an investigation of the whole questions of…

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Soldiers' Fine Effort. a Show Farm

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 2

Two soldier settlers, Messrs. Ford and Cole, are to be cougratulated on the work done on their farm at 'Nordale,' Delungra, near luverell. These…

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Soldier Settlement. Kentucky Applicants

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 August 1924 · page 6

A special Laud Board, consisting of Messrs. E. J. H. Bishop (District Surveyor), H. Rogers (Returned Soldiers' Branch), and C. A. Jackes, was held…

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