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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

372 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 19

War Breaks Out Moree as Battleground Bakers and Bread

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

War has broken out in Morre—red relentless war (says the Moree "Champion"). But our readers need not be alarmed ; they need not even…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption Many Holdings Converted

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 2

Although the Federal Loan maturing on May 31 amounts to only £2,790,000, the average Individual holding is small, being about £300. Owners with ld…

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Armies Will Fly in the Next War. Britain Builds Air Monster. Holds 50 Soldiers

The Uralla Times · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 4

In the next war—if and when it comes—armies will not march over the earth, but will be shot from point to point through the air at…

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War Gratuity Loan Redemption

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 7

Although the Federal loan maturing on 31st May amounts to only £2,790,000, the average individual holding is small, being about £300. Owners with…

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War Breaks Out. Bakers and Bread

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 6

War has broken out in Moree—red, relentless war (says the Moree 'Champion'). But our readers need not be alarmed; they…

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Affray in Flat. One Person Dead: Another Wounded. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 4

It was reported to the Neutral Bay police this morning that during an. affray in a flat at Cremorne one person was shot dead and another wounded…

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War Gratuity. Conversion Loan. Market Rates

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 8

At the close of last week's business 1865 holders of the Commonwealth Loan, which is due to mature next Friday, had accepted the offer of…

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Bridge and Mah Jon[?] Parties. Series at the Soldiers' Club

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 May 1929 · page 8

Bridge and mail Johng arc the "preliminary canters" to the novelty ba[?] to be held shortly to supplement the funds of the Literary Institute…

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Young Men. Girl's Opinion. Post-War Types

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 June 1929 · page 3
Also in The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser

Post-war young men are much less abused than post-war young women. And life is easier for them in one way; they have their work, the…

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Man of Peace Ready, For War Mr. Baldwin's Personality

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 June 1929 · page 3

Visitors to London during a sitting of Parliament may be fortunate enough to see, somewhere in the thoroughfares between Downing[?]st. and…

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Afghan War Kandahar Captured CALCUTTA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 4

Amanullah's former capital, Kandahar, has been captured by Quayam, Eac[?]h's general. Thus a stronghold of the Afghan "loyalists" has fallen…

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Visiting Germans Soldiers' Forgiveness. Mayor Criticised SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 June 1929 · page 1

About 150 New Zealand returned soldiers, assembled at a reunion dinner in Sydney last night, passed unanimously a resolution expressing…

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The Emden No Reception by Returned Men. Wellington, (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1929 · page 1

The Rethrned Solliers Association have decided to like no part in any public or civil reception [?] be accepted to the…

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Warialda War Memorial

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 4

Tie official opening of the Warialda Soldiers' Memorial Hall took place on Wednesday afternoon last [?] the presence of a large gathering…

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Afghan War Kandahar Captured

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 3

Amanullah's former capital, Kandahar, has been captured by Quayam, Eacch's general. Thus a stronghold of the Afghan "loyalists" has fallen…

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Soldiers' Forgiveness. Mayor Criticised

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 4

About 150 New Zealand returned soldiers assembled at a reunion dinner in Sydney last night, passed unanimously a resolution expressing…

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The Cruiser' "Emden." War Historian Favours Welcome. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 6

Capt. Bean, Official War Historian, says that if the German cruiser "Eaden" comes to Australia, he hoped the vessel would be honorably received…

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War Pensions Appeals. Tribunal Holds First Sittings. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 6

The newly-appointed Assessment Tribunal of War Pensions Appeals, under the presidency of Mr. Norman Mighell, a Brisbane solicitor, assisted…

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Millions Gone. N.S.W. Soldier Settlement. Minister's New Scheme

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 8 June 1929 · page 6

Startling figures; showing millions lost in N.S.W. soldier settlement have been disclosed by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Ball)…

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