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Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Crimes of Violence Woman Badly Wounded. Police Looking for Husband

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Mrs. Attwood (39), a resident of Surry Hills, was admitted to hospital to-day with several stab wounds on the body, inflicted in a…

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The Spanish War Position Somewhat Serious

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 3

MADRID, Tuesday--The latest official news from the Spanish war zone in Morocco indicates that the situation is some what serious. The enemy is pressing…

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Spanish War Renewed Activity in Morocco (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 5

MADRID, Tuesday.—The latest official news from the Spanish war zone in Morocco indicates that the situation is somewhat serious. The enemy is bringing pressure…

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Powers of the Dominions. In Peace and in War

Tweed Daily · Thursday 6 March 1924 · page 3

Mr. Bruce, referring to his mission abroad, said that the Empire Conference did much to clear up the position of the Dominions inside the Empire and…

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Welcome Home

Northern Star · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 7

MUMMULGUM, Wednesday.—A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr. W. McLennan last night, when the majority of the residents gathered to…

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General News Anzac Day Sports

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 4

Mr. A. C. Joubert has received the following donations towards the Anzac Day Memorial Sports:—Mr. A. J. Clarke £1 1s, anonymous (note number E277771B) £1, John…

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Police at War

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 6
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Superintendent Branston, of Bathurst, conducted an inquiry at the Peak Hill Court House on Tuesday last into alleged breaches of duty…

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War Ok Pests

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 11

Mr. A. Head who has a nice plot of cotton on his farm near Parkes, found his poultry of considerable assistance in keeping insect pests in check. A flock of fowls and turkeys…

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War Loan Conversion Option Question

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 14

MELBOURNE, Friday. —Reference was made by Treasury authorities to a misunderstanding which appeared to exist in some quarters as to the effect of granting…

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War Bonds May Be Burned in Queen's Square

Northern Star · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—The Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes) says that because he has prohibited the burning of £500 worth of war gratuity bonds in Martin Place, that is no…

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War-time Profits Still Collecting Taxes. Staff of One Man

Tweed Daily · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 2

The war-time profits section of the Federal Taxation Department, which helped to keep in check the growth of local millionaires, is still a live factor,…

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President Coolidge Mentioned in Oil Scandals. Parties at War to the Limit

Tweed Daily · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Wednesday.--President Coolidge's name was again mentioned at the oil investigation to-day, when Senator Heflin, referring to coded…

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Matter of £120,000 Legacy to Returned Men

Tweed Daily · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.--The right of the R.S.S.I.L.A. to be heard before the Master in Equity in connection with the settlement of the scheme for the disposal…

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Anzac Day Sports

Northern Star · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

The amount previously acknowledged by Mr. A. C. Joubert (secretary of the Anzac Day memorial sports) is £8 7s. In addition the sum of £1 1s has been received from…

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Wounded Man's Pluck

Tweed Daily · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 3

Later messages state that the arrested man's name is William Stimson, aged about 27 years. He was employed as chauffeur at the Codeaux Dam by the…

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Shooting Epidemic Constable Fatally Wounded Companion Also Injured. An Arrest Made

Tweed Daily · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.--A sensational shooting affray occurred at Appin, about seven miles from Campbelltown, late this afternoon, as the result of which…

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Shooting Affray Constable Fatally Wounded Cordeaux Dam Manager Injured Vain Drive for Life

Northern Star · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—A sensational shooting affray occurred at Appin, about seven miles from Campbelltown, late this afternoon as a result of which Constahle…

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Troubled Spain Unpopularity of Moroccan War (Reuter)

Northern Star · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Saturday.—The Paris correspondent, of the "Daily Express" states that travellers from Spain report that the unpopularity of the Moroccan war is causing…

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War Graves Imperial Commission Work Message From Mr. Bruce

Northern Star · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Sunday.—"I want to tell you to tell those who have lost their loved ones," said Mr. Bruce, the Prime Minister, to-day in the course of an interview, "that…

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