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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Anti-italian Rioting. Two Killed and Nine Wounded. London, Thursday Night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

At Belgrade 60 are in hospital, two were killed, and nine police, injured and 60 others arrested as the result of last night's Anti-Italian rioting…

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Anti-prohibition Speaker. World-Travelled Orator. Splendid War Record

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 3

Mr. Fred Artington-Burke, who is touring the State lecturing against prohibition has had a remarkable career…

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Latest Telegrams. Two Men Wounded. Shooting Affray at Surry Hills. Gang Raids a House. Man Before the Court. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

Four shots were fired by a resident of Sophia-street, Surry Hills, late last night at a party of men who forced an entry into his house and wrecked the…

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What the War Has Cost Us. Repatriation Figures. Australia's Annual Bill

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 2

How many of us ever slop to think what the Great War has cost us—what it is still costing us? In the debate which took place in…

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Latest Telegrams. the War and Justice. P.M. McMahon's Statement. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 1 June 1928 · page 6

Police Magistrate McMah[?] says that the mi[?]gating plea of some defendants that they had served at the war and "done their bil" was about getting…

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Renunciation of War. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 2

Sir Austin Chamberlain has informed the United States of the changed affairs in London. The Australian Government has agreed to participate as…

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Soldiers' Memorial Committee to Meet Again To-morrow. Attendance Urgently Requested

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 2

His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. Harden) presided at a meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee held on Tuesday night last in the Town…

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Attempt to Blow Safe. Nightwatchman Wounded. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 2

Stephen O'keefe, 50, a nightwatchman, was wounded in the arm by two bullets fired by one of two safebreakers whom he disturbed at work in the…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Committee Vacancies Filled. Money to Be Raised

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 5

His Worship the Mayor (Alderman J. Barden) presided last Saturday night at a meeting of the Soldiers' Memorial Committee, when the others present…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Final Move to Complete. Direct Appeal to Public

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of the Soldiers Memorial Committee, held on Saturday night under the chairmanship of the Mayor, was more encouraging…

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Soldiers' Memorial to Be Lighted and Fenced

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 7

When a letter from Mr. W. R. Payten, Shire Clerk, stating that the Timbrebongie Shire was prepared to donate £17/10/—half the cost…

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"The World After War." Address By Sir Phillip Gibbs. a Comprehensive View

Western Age · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 2

The subject of an eloquent address delivered recently by Sir Phillip Gibbs, the noted correspondent and writer, was "The World After War."…

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Australia and the War. Big Annual Bill

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 6

HOW many of us over stop to think what the Great War has cost us —what it is still costing us? In the debate which took place in…

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Soldiers' Club

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 2

At a well attended meeting of the Soldiers' Club, held in the School of Arts on Friday night, Mr. Dick Wilkins was again elected…

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"The World After War." Address By Sir Phillip Gibbs. a Comprehensive View

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

The subject of an eloquent address delivered recently by Sir Phillip Gibbs, the noted correspondent and writer, was "The World After War."…

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Husband-wife Shooting Case. Woman Seriously Wounded. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 6

It is reported that William Lee, 50, a farmer, of Murmungee, was shot in the left arm by his wife, Jessie, aged 50. Mrs. Lee then turned the rifle on…

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Soldiers' Memorial Committee Scheme for Paying Off Adopted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

A meeting of the War Memorial Committee was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night last. The members present were: His Worship the Mayor…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting. Question of Memorial Gates. Town Planker to Decide

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

Those present at a meeting of the Dubbo branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., held on Tuesday night last were:—Dr. Fitzhill (President, in the chair)…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Money Wanted to Complete. the Committee Acts

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 2

The project for the completion of the Soldiers' Memorial plan is definitely furthered by a meeting of the Memorial Committee in the Town Hall on…

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Memorial Gates. Soldiers' League Decides. Mr. Weekes to Advise

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 6

The Dubbo branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, at a meeting on Tuesday night, decided upon the erection of memorial gates as an entrance…

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