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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Anzac Day Sports

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Every endeavour is being made to make the above sports a success, and quite a big programme is being prepared. It is anticipated that the…

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Mysterious Shots. Wounded Stranger Disappears

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—A series of revolver shots was fired from a motor car at a stranger in a back yard at Cambridge early this morning…

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War on Mosquitoes

Northern Star · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

Fortunately, there has not been any general outbreak of dengue fever in northern New South Wales so far this summer. This does not mean that precautions…

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Amazing War Story. Just Comes to Light

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 3

An amazing war story (just cabled) comes in long despatches from Bertry, a small village north of St Quentin, whence Trooper Patrick Fowler,…

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Returned Soldiers. Casino Branch Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

A meeting of the Casino branch of the R.S. and S.I. League was held in the School of Arts lecture room last night…

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Soldier Settlers. Appraisement Board Sittings the Patriarchial Scheme

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

The Soldier Settlement Appraisement Board will open its sittings at Casino on March 14, when it is understood a large number of appeals will be heard…

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Memorial Park. Portion for Croquet Club. Soldiers' Resentment. Case Going to Minister

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Considerable resentment was shown by returned soldiers at a meeting of the Casino branch of the League last night, to the…

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Soldiers' President. Resignation From League

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—Colonel Hyman, president of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, resigned at last night's…

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The Chinese Tangle Looting Near Shanghai. Soldiers Executed. Shanghai

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

Three thousand Shantung soldiers have arrived from Nanking and 500 will arrive daily for the next few days for the defence of…

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Returned Soldiers Memorial Baths Anzac Day Sports Arrangements

Northern Star · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 7

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers' Club was held in Lismore on Thursday night, the president (Mr. A. C. Mackay) occupying the chair. The following members were present:…

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War Memorial Hall at Canberra to Be Built Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 7

The Prime Minister announced last night that a decision had been reached at last regarding the Australian war memorial at Canberra which it is proposed will contain…

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Returned Soldiers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the Murwillumbah sub-branch of R.S. and S.I.L. will be held in the School of Arts next Wednesday, at 8 p.m. All returned…

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"Absolutely Unjust." Soldiers' Memorial Park. and Bowling Club Request

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

The request of the Casino Bowling Club to the Town Council for a 30ft. strip of the Soldiers' Memorial Park to lay down a croquet court came in…

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Soldier Settlers' Re-appraisement

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

The Soldier Settlers' Re-appraisement Board will open its sittings at Casino on March 14. It is understood that a large number of soldier settlers will…

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British Troops in the Line Ready to Defend Shanghai Against Invading Armies Treachery Expected From Chinese Soldiers Shanghai

Northern Star · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 5

British troops to-day are in the line; that is, they are occupying a defence line outside the International Settlement boundaries, the maintenance of which is regarded as indispensable for defence. It is expected that the American and Japanese quotas for defence will he in the line as soon as the Italians are…

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Ex-soldiers' President Resigns Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

Colonel Hyman, president of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, resigned at Thursday flight's meeting of the State executive. He explained that…

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Maori Welcome Demonstration for Royal Party Tribal War Dances Glory of the Past Revived Rotorua

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 5

The Duke to-day presented signed photographs of himself and the Duchess to Sir Maui Pomare and other Maori members of Parliament and walking sticks…

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Soldier Settlers' Re-Appraisement

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

The Soldier Settlers' Re-appraisement Board will open its sittings at Casino on March 14. It is understood that a large number of soldier…

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Soldier Settlers. Appraisement Board Sittings

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 2

The Soldier Settlement Appraisement Board will open its sittings at Casino on March 14, when it is understood a large number of appeals will…

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War Against Russia? Tokyo

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 5

The Shanghai correspondent of the "Mainchi" says that a British official holding a responsible position asserts that the British mobilisation in China is actually war…

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