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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Soldier Settlers. Consideration by Cabinet

The Uralla Times · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 2

Cabinet considered the position of soldier-settlers whose areas are not sufficintly large to work profitably. It was decided, on the…

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Echoes of the War. the Cruiser "Emden."

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 7

The Civic authorities of Auckland are undecided whether the officers and crew of the German cruiser Emden should be hospitably received…

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War on Women and Children. Mr. Theodore's Address

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 12 June 1929 · page 1

Mr. E. G. Theodore, M.H.R., addressing a meeting convened to form a relief committee for the coalminers wives and children, said that John…

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Hard Times Result of War

The Uralla Times · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 2

At the civic reception to the State Treasurer at Forbes, Mr Stevens blamed the war for the hard times that are now being experienced, but…

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Tense Moments in Coalfields Struggle WAR v KING Conspiracy to Wage India's Record Trial "Down With Imperialism" Calcutta

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

The biggest trial in the history, of India opened when 31 self-styled Communists, including two…

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Fine War Memorial. Wauchope's Achievement

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 12

Wauchope's war memorial was completed this week. The memorial consists of a clock and tower, standing in a commanding…

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War on Women and Children. Mr. Theodore's Address

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 3

Mr. E. G; Theodore, M-H.R., addressing a meeting convened to form a relief committee for the coalmin ers wivers and children said that John…

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Lonely Soldier Wants Girls to Write. "Good Looking, But Slightly Sunburned."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 June 1929 · page 2

Flappers take note! A lonely soldier, 23, "good-looking bat slightly sunburned," is eager to come to Australia when he finishes…

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Pre-War Standards

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 4

There are in every State men who have their fingers on the financial and economic puke and it may certainly be said that the Treasurer of the present Government, Mr. Stevens, has these qualifications. Speaking at Forbes recently. Mr…

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War in Morocco. (Reuter). London

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 June 1929 · page 6

France's little war in the Morocco continues tn excite the public, Reports from. Rabat say that despite punitive columns pencrating the…

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Giving Away Beer with Fish. Mr Ossie Burke at War with Mr. Askey

The Uralla Times · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2

The final miracle of a miraculous age is about to happen. Wireless telephony an round-the-world flights shrink back into the bygone strata…

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War Spies. British Secret Service. Diverse Great Feats

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 22 June 1929 · page 6

Further secrets of Mystery Room 40 of the Admiralty are revealed in a book entitled "Spy and Counter-Spy." by Richard Roman, published in…

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Soldier Settlers Home Maintenance Boards. R.s.l. to Be Represented

The Uralla Times · Monday 24 June 1929 · page 1

The Minister for Lands (Mr R. T. Ball), stated that the Returned Soldiers' League would be given representation on each of the three…

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"Great War Was Inevitable[?]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 2

"There were two reasons for the Gre[?] War," said Professor Medley (Gla[?] gow), lecturing at Sydney University "Germany had exclusive alliances, an…

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Glen Innes Diggers League's Claim For Recognition Anzac Day and G.-G's. VISIT Helping Comrades In Distress

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 4

Last night the annual meeting and smoke concert of the Glen Innes branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League, was held in…

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"Starved Out" Soldiers on the Land

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 29 June 1929 · page 8

At a meeting of the Bathurst League of the R.S.L., it was announced that permanent members totalled 172, which was higher than any other…

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For Rights and Prestige Why Germany Made War

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 3

The German cruiser Emden arrived at Auckland on Tuesday and there was nothing to indicate that the visit was anything but pleasant. The…

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The War "Not Worth While." Says German, Consul SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 1

Addressing members of the Sydney Branch of the T.O.C.H., the Consul General for Germany (Dr. Busing) said that his people generally felt that…

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Imposition Alleged. Sale of Booklets for T.B. Soldiers' Association. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 3 July 1929 · page 4

For some time past a man is alleged to have been selling booklets to the public under the pretence that the proceeds from the sales would benefit the…

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War Graves Like Garden City. Australian Cemeteries in France and Belgium

The Uralla Times · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 2

Perth, Friday.—Mr H. F. Coleman, who has been for three years area officer of the war graves at Ypres, returned this afternoon on…

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