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Dubbo & the Western Plains · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Soldier Settlers Problems to Be Discussed. Gilgandra R.S. & S.L League

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 27 June 1929 · page 4

"That each sub-branch in this district be asked to arrange far soldier settlers to meet on Tuesday, 16th July, at the Protestant…

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Soldier Settlers Duties of Special Boards Problems to be Faced

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 June 1929 · page 4

The "Sydney Morning Herald" of June 12 published the following resolution as having been passed by the Walbundrie sub-branch of the Returned…

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Wellington Soldiers' Memorial (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 3

Sir.—"Disgusted Subscriber, writing in your last issue will probably be more disgusted to learn that the subscribers, whom he appears to be…

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Soldiers' Re-union

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 1

Diggers are reminded of the smoke social to be held in the Masonic Hall tonight, when all returned men will he cordially welcomed. A first-class…

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Soldier Settlers Proposed Big Meeting at Dubbo Delegate for Conference

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 6

The Gilgandra sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. has sent a circular letter to other branches in the Central West asking that they…

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Re Soldiers' War Memorial (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 13

Sir.—Mr. McLeod, in answering my letter, says I shall probably be more disgusted to know that the subscribers have not yet subscribed…

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Soldier Settlers. Proposed Big Meeting at Dubbo

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 5

The Gilgandra sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. has sent a cricular letter to other branches in the Central-West asking that…

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The Soldiers' Memorial

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 4

This week work of fencing in the Soliders' Memorial has been commenced, and the fence that is being erected is an elaborate one. This is one of the…

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Revolver Duel Constable Wounded Three Arrests Made ADELAIDE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 8 July 1929 · page 4

Following a revolver duel between burglars and the police at North Adelaide, which resulted in Constable Mitchell receiving a bullet wound in the…

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War Grave Pilgrims All Well at Cairo Cairo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1929 · page 1

The War Graves Pilgrims at Cairo are all well. At the British cemetery at Old Cairo they placed a wreath on the Cenotaph in honor of several…

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The Soldiers War Memorial (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 11

Sir.—I have read with much interest the controversy lately appearing in your paper, in reference to this memorial. "Disgusted…

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Returned Soldiers a Helping Hand To Unemployed "Digs"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 July 1929 · page 1

That the local League it doing an enormous amount of work in helping the unemployed Diggers, was made plain at a meeting of…

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Soldiers' Fares Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 4

The Executive of the Returned soldiers league takes strong exception to the proposal of the Federal Government to stop the payment of fares when…

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Soldier Settleentis Delegates Appointed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 15 July 1929 · page 5

At a meeting of the newly-formed branch of the Eumungeire-Cobben sub-branch of the R.S. and S. L. League held recently a letter was received…

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Johnnie Walker Cup Well Won by Dubbo Extraordinary Welcome Home

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1929 · page 3

Saturday's victory over Wellington in the above competition was an achievement—it was a fine record, but it was as nothing in comparison to the…

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Soldier Settlers Meet Important Resolutions for Conference. To Minister for Lands if Necessary

Gilgandra Weekly · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 5

Man and important were the resolutions carried at a Special combined meeting of soldier settlers, held in Dubbo on Tuesday. The meeting was inaugurated by the Gilgandra sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L., and over 40 delegates rom the Central Western Area of…

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Soldier Settlers' Big Problems Conference at Dubbo Central Western Men Meet

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 8

From all parts of the Central West soldier settlers came to Dubbo on Tuesday, when one of the biggest conferences of returned men ever held in this town took place. Nearly forty men were present and for four hours they discussed the problems which have been troubling them for a long time. Man after man told of the various…

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Soldier Settlers Seek Satisfaction "The Earth and the Elements Against Us!" An Annual District Conference Approved Heads Together for Mutual Protection

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 4

For the first time on record the soldier settlers of this district met in the Protestant Hall, Dubbo, for the purpose of dismissing matters of mutual interest…

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Doings Around The District Narromine. Returned Soldiers

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 19 July 1929 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Narromine such of the R.S. and S.LL.A. will be on July 29. The function will at the form of a social, and a big…

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Anzac Memorial Design

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 2

A first prise of £250 is being offered for the best design for the Ansae Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. A second prise of £200 will be awarded,…

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