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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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The War Zone Defending Mohlin Rains of Suifenho SHANGHAI

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Chinese telegraphic advices from the war zone report that a valiant attempt is being made by the Chinese defence forces, which are approximately ten…

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Spying in Great War Deeds Beyond the Front Big Gamble

Western Age · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 1

Spies who gambled with death in the war—men and women who worked in the dark, with every man's hand against them—live…

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Staggering Statistics. Men, Money and War

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1929 · page 6

TO-DAY is the 15th anniversary of Great Britain's entry into the greatest war, in history. So colossal were the efforts of…

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Anzac Will Be There Five Power Conference London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 1

It has been officially announced that Australia and New Zealand will be invited to be separately represented at the Five Power Naval Conference, to…

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Wanderers' War Song The Innings Close

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 September 1929 · page 5

The adjourned annual meeting of the Wanderers' Cricket Club was held at Mr. C. R. Taylor's office, Church-street, on Friday evening. The chair was…

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On the War Path

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 September 1929 · page 10

Agricultural Minister H. V. C. Thorby is after the scalps of those farmers who failed to record their vote on, the compulsory wheat pool…

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Mr. Hughes and Returned Soldiers

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 6

THE following letter appeared in the "S.M. Herald" on Thursday last:— Sir.-All fair-minded returned…

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Soldiers' Children Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 2

Dr. Prescott, headmaster [?]ington College, is appealing [?] ployers to assist young people the care of the Soldiers' [?]…

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Appreciating Ada Soldier, Welcome to Be Extended Miss Reeve

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 September 1929 · page 5

There is no more popular artiste in theatrical ranks among relumed soldiers than Miss Ada Reeve, the renowned vaudeville singer who is to…

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Hughes as a Digger Americanising Anzac Too Much Cheap Limelight

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1929 · page 4

"Original Anzac" fires the following broadside:— Sir,—As an old A.L.F. member who joined in 1914, and also a member of…

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The Duty of Dubbo "War on Mosquitoes"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 6

It behoves every resident of Dubbo to declare war on mosquitoes. Although all local governments, municipal and shire councils are at…

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Memories Green Ada Reeve and Our Soldiers Happy Night In Dubbo

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 26 September 1929 · page 1

Dr. Bradford aptly described the situation at the supper tendered Miss Ada Reeve at Enderby's Cafe last night when he said that during…

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Soldiers' Poppy Day 'Lest We Forget"

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 4

People often remark, "If see the returned soldiers are asking for funds. They are always asking for something; what do they do with the money?"…

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War on Mosquitoes

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 5

ALTHOUGH all local government, municipal and shire councils are at this moment considering means of combatting the mosquito during…

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Limbless Soldiers

The Wellington Times · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 3

EVERY, year, Poppy Day Appeal is made to the public for funds to be used for the benefit of Returned Soldiers, Sailors and their…

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All Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 4

"Isn't it a fact that you told the Sergeant that you liked him?" said Sergeant Payne to a woman in a vagrancy case at the Police…

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Soldier Settlers Home Maintenance Areas Special Boards

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 8

In the "Sydney Morning Herald" of June 7 last, it was reported: "Soldier settlement has cost the State the enormous sum of £12,765,657. The total…

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What the Soldiers Think

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 8

"The F.C.T. Branch has unanimously recorded its high appreciation of Mr. Abbott's sympathetic treatment of Canberra soldiers, which sets a higher…

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For Captain Abbott What Canberra Thinks Returned Soldiers' Tribute

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 October 1929 · page 8

The following fine tribute to the character and cali[?] of Mr. C. L. A. Abbott, member for Gwydir, who is now fighting for the retention of his seat…

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Entrenched Troops Present Problem in War Strategy

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 6

Here is an interesting problem suggested by the late World War:-- The twelve circles represent trenches that are connected by straight roads. In the trenches N[?]s. 1, 2, 3, there were Russion soldiers. Trenches Nos. 10, 11, 12, contained German soldiers…

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