Five Ships Sunk. Huge War Claim Granted
SEATTLE, Thursday.-- The American and Hawaiian Steamship Co. announced to-day that it had been awarded claims of 2,050,000 dollars for the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1926
918 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 9 of 46
Bellicose Englishman Description of the King Echo of Great War Ex-u.s. Ambassador's View (Reuter) LONDON
It was revealed to-day that in the intimate letters of Colonel House (American Ambassador to England during the war, there is omitted a letter…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldier Settlers
At a meeting of returned soldiers at Wardell, who purchased land under the closer settlement and repatriation schemes, it was declared that under…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Soldier Settlers. and Their Indebtedness
Mr. Loughlin, Minister for Lands, desires to draw the attention of soldier settlers to the provisions of the Returned Soldiers' Settlement Amending…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Spanish General Wounded Madrid
General Astray, originator and commander of the Spanish Foreign Legion, was wounded while fighting at Tetuan (Morocco). A bullet entered his eye and came out of his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chinese War. Machang Advance Reported. Allied Forces Retreat
SHANGHAI, Sunday.—Renters Pekin correspondent at Raominchun reports a general advance has occurred in the Machang district the actual operation…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Anzac Day Celebrations Melbourne
In a letter to the general secretary of the Federal executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League the Prime Minister intimates the Government's desire that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day Government Desires Similar Celebration This Year to Last
MELBOURNE, Monday.--In a letter to the general secretary of the Federal Executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, the Prime Minister…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War on Mosquitoes Council's Decision Dengue Fever Epidemic
The following paragraph was included in the report of the health committee submitted to the meeting of Lismore Municipal Council last night:—…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Graves Destroyed Mine Explodes at Theipval Through Attempt to Remove Wire
LONDON, Monday.--Hundreds of graves were destroyed at the British war cemetery at Theipval, which was the scene of terrible fighting on July…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Graves Blown Up Hidden Mine Explodes (Australian Press Association.) LONDON
Hundreds of graves were destroyed at the British war cemetery at Thiepv[?], the scene of terrible fighting on July 1, 1916. A party of labourers tried to root up a wire,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Eerie Thrill. British Soldier's Adventure in India
Our regiment was "on march" a few miles past Hyderabad, we intended halting for a time; a right sentry was posted; in the morning he was found lying…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Casino Soldiers' Club Story of Failure Casino
The Mayor of Casino, Aid. Elsmer Jones, spoke strongly on the need of a war memorial in Casino at the well attended meeting of the R.S. and S.I. Leaguo. He said…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Celebrating Anzac Day
SYDNEY, Wednesday.- Monday, April 26, is to be gazetted a public holiday in honour of Anzae day. Arrangements will be made by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cow Cruelly Wounded
LITHGOW, Wednesday.- "L'd impose $100 fine on whoever is responsible for this dastardly thing if he could be found." said the magistrate at the Portland Police Court, when…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day Commemoration Sydney
The Commonwealth Government has informed the Premier (Mr. Lang) that it is arranging for the celebration of the commemoration of Anzac Day to be held this…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Graves Explosion (Reuter.) LONDON
The War Graves Commission learns that the explosion at Thiepval was not as serious as reported. Headstones were chiefly damaged, and are being repaired immediately…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Protest Raised. Sale of War Trophies
LONDON, Tuesday.-Major General Sir Newton Moore, in the House of Commons, asked whether the Government's attention had been called to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day Commemoration to be held on Sunday, April 23. Public Holiday on
SYDNEY, Tuesday. --The Commonwealth Government has informed the Premier (Mr. Lang) that it is arranging for the commemoration of Anzac…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Trophies Sale at Amiens Questioned (Reuter.) LONDON
Major-General Sir Newton Moore in the House of Common's asked whether the Government's attention had been called to the fact that Amiens municipality had decided…
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