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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Wounded Man's Pluck. Chase After Fugitive

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 5

One of the wounded men, McGrath, who served as a Major in the 9th Light Horse, said that but for having been shot in the arm he would have got…

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Anzac's Good Fight. in a London Flat

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 4

There is every excuse for Major Laurence Gall, M.C., former Brigade-Major of the Fourth Light Horse, if last Sunday he thought for a few…

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U.s.a. and the War Debts

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 1

Under the heading, "Sensational Report," the Paris "Excelsior" says that the United States Government is willing to accept in payment of the…

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Soldier Migrants Openings in Dominions Wanted

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 February 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—A deputation of War Office representatives waited upon the Overseas Settlement Committee seeking a guaranteed opening upon the land in the…

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War Gratuities Redemption

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—The Federal Treasury has now received advice of the conversion and subscription of £1,400,000 towards its [?] gratuities redemption loan…

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Soldier Migrants Time Expired Men. Not Too Keen On Australia

Tweed Daily · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--A prominent General Staff officer, referring to the migration arrangements, has informed the Australian . Press Association that…

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Migrants' Capital Ex-soldiers' Point of View Australia Not Favoured

Northern Star · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—A prominent general staff officer, referring to the migration arrangement in connection with time-expired soldiers, informed, the…

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The Shooting Epidemic Another Man Wounded. The Goulburn "List."

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 3

GOULBURN, Thursday.--Diligent search for the armed man who is terrorising Goulburn citizens has so far proved fruitless. News was received by the…

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Anzac Day Sports

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 2

The Committee of the Soldiers' Club have decided to celebrate Anzac Day by holding a sports meeting to raise funds towards the…

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Dyraaba Soldier Settlers. Rated Too High

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

At the Council meeting on Wednesday a letter was read from a number of Dyraaba soldier, settlers stating that at meeting it was…

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Angel of Durban Hospitable Australia Praised Warm Tribute to the Soldiers What They Remembered Most

Northern Star · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 9

Miss Edith Campbell, who had such a wonderful reception in Australia, returned by the s.s. Sophocles with Dr. and Mrs. S. G. Campbell yesterday (says the Natal…

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Senator Wounded in Bootlegger Battle

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 2

WASHINGTON, Saturday.—Senator Greene, of Vermont, was shot and seriously wounded during a gun battle on the street in a Vermont township…

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Senator Wounded in Street (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Saturday. — Senator Greene, of Vermont, was shot and seriously wounded during a gun battle in a street between internal revenue agents and…

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Soldier's Speech Twice Lost and Regained

Tweed Daily · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 3

LONDON, Saturday.—Percy Bottomley, of Bradford, who was blown up by a German shell during the war, and was wounded and struck speechless, remained…

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Stevedore's Charges Dividends at 200 Per Cent. Soldiers Make Reductions

Northern Star · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

MELBOUSNE,. Saturday. — The Port Phillip Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Cooperative. Stevedoring Co. Ltd. has announced that a. discount of 10 per cent. off…

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H.m.a.s. Australia to Be Sunk on Anzac Day

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. Bowden, Minister for Defence, stated to-night that it had been definitely decided to sink the battle-cruiser Australia off Sydney Heads…

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Liquor War President Taking Action

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 5

WASHINGTON, Sunday.—Senator Greene's condition became extremely serious after an operation, which was performed to remove a splinter of bone which was pressing against…

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"King of Burglars" Echo of War Drama (Reuter.)

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 5

PARIS, Sunday.—Saptistine Travail, who was one of the most ingenious safe crackers and was known as the "King of Burglars," has died at a French penal settlement just…

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Anzac Day Lismore 'Celebration Details Meeting of Citizens

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 4

There was a large gathering of citizens at the Council Chambers on Monday evening on the occasion of the public meeting called by the Mayor in response to the request of…

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A War Bond Suit

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 2

In the Small Debts Court yesterday W. E. Mce claimed £3 from Wm. Hall for clerical services in connection with realisation of a war bond…

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