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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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"War Birds." a Wonderful War Diary. Get It: and Read It

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 6

War Birds, the diary of an unknown aviator, is one of the most remarkable human documents ever given to the public…

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Soviet War on Religion

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 9

THE Soviet authorities have published the substance of a new law to combat religious influences in Soviet territories. The new law…

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Grasshopper War Funds for Munitions

Western Age · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

A central committee was funned at Gunnedah last month for the purpose of waging war on the grasshopper pest. The committee was elected…

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War Predicted. Between East and West

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 8

WAR between the Eastern races and the white peoples of the West was predicted by Mr. Tom Walsh (general president of the…

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Returned Sailors and Soldiers

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 4

THE Returned Soldiers' League has arranged to hold a conference of delegates from all soldier settlements in the State in October. The…

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Meeting of Returned Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

A meeting of returned soldiers of the Trangic district is called for Saturday next at the Memorial Hall for the purpose of resuscitating the local brunch…

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Soldiers' Fathers. To Rectify Disabilities. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

At the interstate conference of Sailers and Soldiers' fathers, it was decided to ask for increased pension for partially blinded soldiers. It was also…

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The Soldiers' Monument

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

At the meeting of the Municipal Council hold on Monday it was decided to ask the co-operation of the Shire Council in having the Soldiers'…

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More Concessions Sought for Blinded Soldiers Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 1

At the inter-State conference of the Sailors and Soldiers Fathers' League it was decided to urge the Government to increase the pension for partially…

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Our Soldier Settlements Conference To Be Held Round-table Talk

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 4

The Returned Soldiers' League has arranged to held a conference of delegates from all soldier settlements in the Stale in October. The discussion…

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Anti-war Treaty Election Possible WASHINGTON

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

The United States rejection of Anti-War Treaty is regarded as a possibility among many observers and some prominent officials…

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Outlawing War the Kellogg Peace Pact Paris

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

The Kellogg Peace Pact, for the outlawing of war, was signed at Paris to-day. Germany was the first signatory, while Britain and Dominions…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Sub-branch Reformed at Narromine. Large And Enthusiastic Meeting

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 9

Over forty Narromine and district Diggers rolled up at Roy Tantred's cafe on Monday night in response to a call sent out to the boys to help…

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Soldiers' Memorial Ball Great Success at Trangie. Three Bandied People Present

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1928 · page 6

Last Wednesday night, August 22, Trangic residents scored another huge success, and once again showed their eagerness to assist any local…

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Fireman on Mail Train Wounded. Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 8

A message from Townsville states that some unknown person fired several shots at the mail train, the fireman on the engine being slightly…

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Wellington School of Arts and Soldiers Club. Sir Neville Howse Officially Opens New Hall Large Crowd Spends Pleasant Evening

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 1

MONDAY night last marked another mile stone in the progress of the Wellington School of Arts and Soldiers' Club, the amalgamation of…

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Trangie. Returned Soldiers' Meeting

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 5

A meeting of the returned soldiers of the Trangie district was held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, 25th instant, for the purpose of hearing…

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The Soldiers' Memorial Proposal to Disband Committee. Decision to "Carry On."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 9

At a meeting of the Memorial Committee held last Tuesday night a proposition was put forward to finalise the Committee, and vest…

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Increased Allowances for Returned Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 8

During Mr. Thorby's visit to the country last week, the Griffith sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League raised the question whether the Government…

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Our Soldiers Memorial. Consideration of Control Memorial Committee Meets

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 1

A meeting of the Soldiers Memorial committee took place in the Town Hall on Tuesday night, when his Worship the Mayor, Aid. J. Barden, presided…

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