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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Domestic Tragedy. Man Dead, Wife Wounded. MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

Theodore Lange and his wife Emma Lange, were found dead at their home at Kyneton last night. Neighbors had observed the couple quarreling…

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Forget the War! Trophies in Public Parks

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

Christchurch City Council, which comprises a majority of Labor members, has carried a resolution in favor of the removal of guns and other war…

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A Secret Society. Has Switzerland Declared War on Abyssinia? Reported Decisions at Armidale Golf Club Meeting

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 1

The ulmost secrecy which surrounded the annual meeting of the Armidale Golf Club on Tuesday night has, naturally, given rise to many rumours—…

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Armidale Police Court. a Good Soldier Never Looks Behind!

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

At the Police Court on Wednesday morning, before Mr. E. A. May, P.M., Roy Blanche was charged with driving a car without a tail light suffielently…

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Anarchist Attack. Six Wounded. LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

A Lyons message states that while the Society calling themselves "Friends of the Soviet,'' was assembling, an anarchist began firing a…

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Unclaimed War Medals Sydney

The Inverell Times · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 1

More than 73,000 war service medals await claimants at the base records office at Victoria Barracks…

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Pilgrimage to War Areas

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 March 1928 · page 4

The Federal president of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League, (Mr. Dyett) has been advised of the death of the pilgrimage to the…

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Anzac Day. It's Real Significance

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

"One Who Cares" writes to the Editor:— As we are again drawing near to the anniversary of that day of wonderful deeds and achievements,Anzac…

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War Echoes. Revived by Annual Meeting of Armidale Knitting Class. Over 19,000 Articles Sent to Front. £300 Made Available for Returned Men

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 1

A special meeting of the Armidale Knitting Class was held on Monday afternoon, when there were present: Mr. C. F. Tindal (president), Mrs…

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Marine Runs Amok. Afterwards Fatally Wounded SUVA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 1

A marine abroad H. M. S. Dunedin was fatally wounded prior to the vessel leaving Apia last week. It is alleged the marine returned to the ship…

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War on Blowflies

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 7

Stowed away carefully in the vegetable locker of the Commonwealth steamer Fordsdale, now on her way to Sydney, is a small package consigned…

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Behind the Head The Soldiers Chin Strap SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 1

Recently Sir Bertram MacKennal, who designed the Sydney Cenotaph, wrote to the Returned Soldiers League asking for advice regarding the…

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Pilgrimage to War Areas

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 7

The Federal president of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League (Mr. Dyett) has been advised of the details of the pilgrimage to the battlefields…

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Hinkler Gets His £153 War Gratuity

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 2

There was an element of rich humor in a statement issued by Mr. Bruce on Friday. The Government has decided to pay Hinkler £15359, being his…

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War Records Deliberately Falsified the Battle of Mons. Coburg

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 1

Startling statements were made during the argument as to the security of costs in the Genera Currielibel action against the publishers…

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Supplied Liquor to Aboriginal. Thought He Was American. T.B.' Soldier in Painful Case

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1928 · page 3

"I draw a war pension of £2/ 10/6 a week. Whenever I can I work—with the 'skittle alley' men at the shows. But I'm more often…

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Wounds of War. Ian Hamilton Changed Views

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 8

"How can we complete the good work of those that fell during the war?" asked General Sir Ian Hamilton, when unveiling a war memorial…

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War From the Air. Giant Bombing 'Plane. MADRID

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 1

The latest, addition to the air fleet is a giant Junkers all metal bomber with two disappearing turrets in the upper part of the superstructure, each…

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Canada and the War. Libel Action Commences. (Reuter's Cable). Vancouver

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 5

Startling allegations were made during an argument in the Currie libel action against the publishers of the "Port Hope Guide." Defence counsel said…

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War From the Air. Giant Bombing 'Plane

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 23 March 1928 · page 2

The latest addition to the air fleet is a giant Junkers all metal bomber with two disappearing turrets in the upper part of the superstructure, each…

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