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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

421 stories in New England's papers · page 15 of 22

A Live Branch. Preference to Soldiers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

Inverell branch of the R.S.S.I League is determined to protect the interests of its members in the matter of employment, particularly in cases where…

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Anzac Day No Uniform Observance SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 1

When delegates to the Returned Soldiers' Congress Resumed to-day, it was formally agreed that the Anzac Day march in the city next year…

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Anzac Day March. Soldiers' Decision

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 1

When delegates to the Returned Soldiers' congress resumed to-day, it was formally ag[?]ed that the Anzac Day [?] [?] [?]…

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Cruiser From Germany. Soldiers' Attitude

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

Carrying a crew of 350 officers and men, the German cruiser Berlin was due at Fremantle on Wednesday…

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A Color War Tom Walsh's Prediction PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 1

Sneaking at the Argonauts' Club Mr. Tom. Wa[?] [?]ted war between the eas[?] and the white peoples [?] He said,…

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Exchange of Soldiers Soldiers' League Suggestion SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' Conference carried a resolution in favor of a battalion of Australian soldiers being sent yearly to London, for 12 months…

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Returned Soldiers League. South African Veterans Admitted. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 11 August 1928 · page 6

The Returned Soldiers Conference has decided that the next conference shall be held in Sydney. It was also agreed to alter the Constitution so as…

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Returned Soldiers

The Uralla Times · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' League's annual conference commenced in Sydney on Tuesday. Mr A. B. Campbell is attending as…

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War From the Air 300 'Planes Aloft LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 1

Over 300 'planes took part in mimic air war which vas staged to test the defence against air attacks. All "enemy" 'planes crossed the coast…

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"A Political Move" Returned Soldiers' Circular SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 1

Sir Neville Howse, addressing representatives of about 69 branches of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, said he found the…

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"Untrue and Offensive." Returned Soldiers' Manifesto. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 4

Addressing representatives of about sixty branches of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, Sir Neville Howse said that the loudest…

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Attacked by Kangaroo. Boy Wounded

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

Richard Gambrill, 15, was the victim of a curious accident near Morriset. Seeing a baby kangaroo in the bush, he crept up to it, caught it in his…

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Sensational Motor Collision on Glen Innes Road Out of the Depths Grisly War Relic. How Britishers Died. MOSCOW

The Inverell Times · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

Russian salvage workers have raised the British submarine L55, which was sunk on June 19, 1919. It was covered with a thick layer…

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Lord Haldane. Great Statesman Dead War Turmoil Recalled. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 1

The death has occurred of Lord Haldane, the famous statesman. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking of Lord Haldane, said "I always thought he…

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Soldier Settlers Conference

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' League has arranged to hold a conference of delegates from all soldier settlements in the State in October. The…

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War Widows Increase of Pensions

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2
Also in The Inverell Times

The Prime Minister announced following Tuesday's brief Cabinet meeting the decision to increase war widows' pensions from £1/3/6 to £2/2/…

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Anti-war Pact. Signing by Powers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 11

With Kellogg's approval the peace pact will be signed in alphabetical order. Therefore Germany (Allemagne) will be first…

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Returned Soldiers Conference in October

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 2

The Returned Soldiers' League has arranged to hold a conference of delegates from all soldier settlements in the State in October. The discussion…

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Soldiers' Claims Increased Pensions SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

The inter-State conference of Sailors and Soldiers' Fathers has decided to ask for increased pensions for partially blinded soldiers…

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