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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Civil War in China (Reuter.) SHANGHAI

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 5

Reuter's Tiensin correspondent states the Kuo Min-chun defence has broken down aznd they are in full retreat from Lanhien, which was captured by the Fengtien forces after a…

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Chinese War. Kuomin Chun's Forces Retreat. Short of Ammunition

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.—Reuter's Berlin correspondent, in a message from Pekin, says that the retreat of Kuomin Chun's forces on all fronts was partly…

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Soldier Settlers Wardell Sub-branch Wxedell

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of the returned soldier settlers was held in the Farmers and Settlers rooms on Monday evening, March 15, to receive Mr. G., Lovett's report of his…

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Patriotic Australians. Nine Out of Ten Killed in Action

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 6

A remarkable story of war sacrifice was told at the Tamworth Police Court on Monday. Charles Henry Lonsdale, of Attunga…

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Anzac Day. No Political Meetings

Tweed Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 3

BRISBANE, Wednesday. --"No political meetings are to be addressed by members of the Government Party on April 26, in view of the Anzac Day…

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No Politics on Anzac Day Brisbane

Northern Star · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

No political meetings are to be addressed by members of the Government party on April 26 in view of Anzac Day celebrations having been arranged for that date, said…

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Million Dollars for General's Head Chinese Rival's Offer Russians in Civil War (Reuter.) SHANGHAI

Northern Star · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 5

Reuters Tientsin correspondent states that the retreat of the Kuo Min Chun, (the army of the Peking Government control led by "Christian General" Feng…

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Sydney's War Memorial Town- Planning Association Wroth that Designs were not Called Competitively, as Promised

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tlursday. --The Town Planning Association passed a revolution expressing their dissatisfaction that Sir Bertram Mackennal had been…

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Europe's War Debts America's Big Share Position of Britain "No Sentiment in U.s.a." (Reuter) LONDON

Northern Star · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 5

A lucid exposition of Great Britain's position in respect of interallied debts was made by Mr. Winston Churchill (Chancellor of the…

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Preference to Soldier

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 2

It is understood that the Casino R.S. had S.I. League intends to pursue the agitation for the appointment of a returned soldier to the position of…

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War Claims of Americans (Reuter.) WASHINGTON

Northern Star · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 5

Some of the claims of United States citizens against Great Britain and France growing out of the seizure of goods when this country was neutral during the world war…

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Resuming Hostilities. War in Morocco

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 3

PARIS, Saturday.--A message from Rabat states that a Riff Council of War, presided over by Abdel Krim, decided to resume hostilities. Two…

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'Not Looking for War' But Australia Must Have Trained Soldiers, Says Sir Granville Ryrie. to Defend Our Own Country

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday.--Speaking at a civic reception given in his honour at Go[?]lburn, Major General Sir Granville Ryrie said that, although we were…

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Laying a Ghost. British Soldier's Adventure in India

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 4

Our regiment was "on march" a lew miles past Hyderabad, we intended halting for a time; a night sentry was posted. in the morning…

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Judge and War Hero

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

Stated to have been under the notice of the police for a considerable time with regard to his association with persons carrying on a system of long firm frauds in the…

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War Memorial Board of Management Appointed

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 6

As provided in the Australian War Memorial Act passed last year, the Commonwealth Government has appointed a board of management, which shall have sole charge of…

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The Boer War

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 10

Members of the old 4th Contingent, South Africa, will hear with great regret the death of gallant old bushnian. Captain Jim Berry (Ironbark). "Some of the members of H…

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Telegraphic News Labor's Factional War

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--A definite split has occurred in the A.L.P. executive. It has been caused by the factional fight over the election of delegates by…

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Australian Soldiers Compared with American Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 6

Lieutenant-Colonel Ralston, the retiring commanding officer of the Sydney University Scouts in a farewell address at the University last night said that he had full…

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Gipsy Smith Famous Evangelist Service for Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 March 1926 · page 11

The Melbourne Olympia was set apart for returijed soldiers in connection with the Gipsy Smith conipaign, and the huge building was filled. Soldiers had preference for…

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