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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Rumor Scotched. Preference to Returned Men

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 2

Sydney, Tuesday. -- Sir John Butters declares there is no truth in the rumor that foreigners are being retained by the Federal Capital…

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Richthofen War Controversy Continues London

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 10

The correspondence concerning credit for bringing down the German ace, Baron Richthofen, continues in the "Daily Telegraph." Donald Jenkins, serving as an artillery…

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The Outlawry of War Washington

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 5

The Assistant Secretary of State (Mr. Castle) addressing a women's conference on the causes and cures of war said that ever if the French proposal for a treaty outlawing…

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War and Glory Star Picture at Star Court

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 January 1928 · page 4

Ten years have not yet passed since the signing of the armistice which ended the great war, yet already another generation, has grown up, and once again, the age-old…

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"War to the Knife." at Coolangatta

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 January 1928 · page 4

"As far as I am concerned," declared the Mayor of Coolangatta (Ald. R. C. Graham), at a meeting of the Council last Thursday night, "it is…

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War Pilot's Plan Another Flight Across Tasman a Solo Attempt Capt Moody Also to Try Auckland

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

It was stated to-day that Philip Bailey, of Hamilton, who has had five years' war experience as a pilot, has opened negotiations with Major de…

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Warning to Ex-soldiers Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 19 January 1928 · page 5

The Returned Soldiers' League has issued a warning to all Diggers that it will be hopeless to go to Canberra in search of work before July, as it is likely that 1000 men…

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"War to the Knife"

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 4

"As far as I am concerned," declared the Mayor of Coolangatta Ald. R. C. Graham), at a meeting of the Council the other night, "it is now…

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Returned Soldiers League

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 January 1928 · page 2

Owing to tire inclement weather last Wednesday night, the annual meeting of Murwillumbah sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was adjourned until…

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The Biggest Kill of the War

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 4

The all important question of the hour, seemingly, is not who killed cock robin, but who killed Baron Richtofen, the famous German "ace"…

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War Secret an Attack on India German Warships From U.S.A. Revolutionary Rising Calcutta

Northern Star · Saturday 21 January 1928 · page 5

The story of how during the war Calcutta and Rangoon were saved from attack by German warships has been related by a former high official…

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War Outlawry Proposed Treaty New York

Northern Star · Monday 23 January 1928 · page 5

The New York "Times" Washington correspondent says that M.. Briand's reply to Mr. Kellogg' note has been received, and although it is cordial and friendly in tone it impressed…

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Aggressive War Franco-american Pact Paris

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

M. Briand's reply to Mr. Kellogg has been published. He accepts the United States' suggestion for a multilateral pact and considers that America should…

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War Memories the Dardanelles Ashmead Bartlett in Print Australians Impress

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- The "Daily Telegraph" will shortly commence a series of articles written by Sir Ashmead Bartlett, the famous war…

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To Prevent War France Replies to U. S. A. Polite Snub?

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 3

PARIS, Sunday. -- M. Briand's (French Foreign Minister) reply to Mr. Kellogg (Secretary of State for the U.S.A.), has been published. He…

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The Dardanelles Memories of Famous Landing "Clearing for Action" Story of War Correspondent London

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The London "Daily Telegraph" will shortly commence a series of articles written by Sir Aslnnead Bartlett of his war memories of the Dardanelles, which…

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Soldier Settlers Cultural Payments Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 5

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Ball) returned, to Sydney to-day after having inspected the soldier sottlers' holdings in the Young district…

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Dramatic Escape Wounded Prisoner Taken From Hospital

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

LONDON, Monday.— St. Brigid's Military Hospital, Dublin, was the scene of a dramatic rescue. A wounded prisoner, James Nugent, was lying…

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Sheer Madness Talk About War Senator Borah Outspoken

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 3

WASHINGTON, Monday.- The war talk of United States naval officers, and demands for a larger navy, are deprecated by the. Chairman of the…

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Returned Soldiers

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

The attention of returned soldiers is drawn to the advertisement in to-day's issue notifying "Diggers" that the annual meeting of the Lismore sub-branch of the…

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