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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

110 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 6

Old Soldiers Home

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 3

"Windmill Jack" an old soldier, has made his home in a disused lime[?] on the c[?]ffs between Watchet and Blue Anchor. He received his…

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State Wide Appeal for Limbless Soldiers

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 2

We the undersigned holders of the Victoria Cross being members of the Limbless Soldiers Aquatic Club and Provident Fund Appeal Committee make…

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War Wrecks Work of the Red Cross

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 October 1927 · page 3

Now that the war is only a memory there are many, people who wonder what the Red Cross stand for to-day and what it is doing. Little doubt…

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Echoes of the Great War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 2

How we look back with vivid recollections of those terrible days, and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget…

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Soldiers' Memorial Ball Wonderful Response Over £100 CLEARED

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 October 1927 · page 1

A meeting of Ladies was held in the Board Room of the Namoi Shire Council Chambers on October 4th, to finalise business in connection with…

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Echoes of the Great War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 October 1927 · page 2

How we look back with vivid recollections of those terrible days, and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget…

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"Preparedness" Prevention of War

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 3

Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Chauvel, in the presence of a large gathering, laid the foundation stone of the memorial swimming baths at…

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Fraudulent Traveller. War Minister's Warning

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 4

Senater Glasgow, Minister for Defence, slated that it had boon brought under his notice that since June of this year a fraudulent traveller,…

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Echoes of the Great War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 2
Also in The North Western Courier

How we look back with vivid recollections of those terrible days, and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget…

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War History. Gorman Aviator Flow Over Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 4

A secret history of the war of a sensational character was portrayed by Alexander Stein, the chief officer of the North German Lloyd steamer…

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Narrabri District Soldiers' Membrial

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Narrabri District Soldiers' Memorial Committee, was held in the Council Chambers on the 11th instant…

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Echoes of the Great War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1927 · page 3

How we look back with vivid re-collections of those terrible days, and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget…

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Wounded Aeroplanes

North West Champion · Monday 31 October 1927 · page 3

The wings of an aeroplane work surprisingly well when they are riddled with bullet holes. It is usually assumed that the sustaining…

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Echoes of the Great War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 4

How we look back with vivid recollections of those terrible "days, and try to forget. But, there are some that we cannot forget…

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Chinese Soldiers Mutiny Overpower the Officers Shanghai

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 November 1927 · page 1

Two hundred Nationalist soldiers mutined while being taken armed a ship from Shandhai to Foochow. They ev[?]powered the officers and forced…

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War Loans

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 November 1927 · page 2

The Federal Treasurer, Dr. Earle Page, announced to-day that he is prepared to cash at once up to £4,000,000 of the bonds and stock of…

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Local & General News Soldiers' Christmas Tree

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 2

Don't forget Soldiers Club Annual Christmas Tree and Fete, December 15, [?] and 17 next…

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A Soldier's Christmas Tree

North West Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 4

Don't forget Soldiers Club Annual Christmas Tree and Fete will take place on December 15th, 16th, and 17th next…

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State Banquet. To Returned Soldiers. MELBOURNE

North West Champion · Thursday 10 November 1927 · page 4

The Governor General and the Prime Minister will be present at a dinner to the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League at Canberra on…

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