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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Renunciation of War London

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 5 June 1928 · page 1

Sir Austen Chamberlain informed the United States Charge de Affairs in London that the Australian…

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H.M.A.S. Anzac to Follow Line of Flight Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 8 June 1928 · page 1

H.M.A.S. Anzac cleared Sydney Heads at 3.30 this morning. She steared North towards the line of the flight which will be followed by “The…

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War Memorials Returned Soldiers Ask for Protection

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 1

The Executive of the Returned Soldiers’ League has decided to ask the Government to pass legislation for the protection of War Memorials,…

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War Service Homes

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 5

Some facts in relation to the War Service Homes Commission will prove of interest. The total capital expenditure to December 31st, 1927, which…

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Cable News to Outlaw War Washington

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 4

Japan is the third nation to signify its acceptance of the proposed Kellogg peace pact to outlaw war, the other two…

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Returned Soldiers’ League Queanbeyan Sub-Branch

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

There was a good attendance of members at the meeting held in the Presbyterian School Hall last night. The chair was occupied by Rev. C. C…

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Mons!—and the Soldiers of Mons!

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 2

Here is the unforgettable story of the greatest feat of arms in modern history—an authentic reproduction of the “Old Contemptibles” immortal…

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£25,000 Wanted for T.B. Soldiers Governor’s State Appeal

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 9 August 1928 · page 2

At the present time there are in this State alone no less than 1,500 returned Diggers suffering from T B., many of whom are married men with…

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Southern Europeans Soldiers Oppose Migration

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 1

Delegates to the State Congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League engaged in a heated debate on the migration of Southern…

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£25,000 Wanted for T.b. Soldiers

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 4

At the present time there are in this State alone no less than 1500 returned Diggers suffering from T.B, many of whom are married men with…

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Soldiers’ Memorial to Be Lighted

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 August 1928 · page 2

The very fine memorial in front of the local Council Chambers, which was erected to the memory of district soldiers who lost their hyes in the…

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Developed Orchard Blocks Available for Soldier Settlement in the Famous Young District

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 August 1928 · page 5

The Miniser for Lands invites attention to the setting apart of 13 developed orchard blocks on the Young Fruit Group Settlements…

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Soldier Settlements Conference of Delegates in October

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 3

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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"Moscow Behind Declaration of War on A.w.u."

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1928 · page 1

"The declaration of war on the A.W.U. by the Sydney Labor Council and the A.L.P. Executive should be a matter for immediate attention by…

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Increased Allowance for Returned Soldiers

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 30 August 1928 · page 4

During Mr. Thorby’s visit to the Country last week, the Griffith subbranch of the Returned Soldiers’ League raised the question whether…

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Soldier Settlement

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1928 · page 3

Returned soldier settlers from all over the State are to meet in Sydney on October 3 to discuss their disabilities and to consider the best means…

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Returned Soldier Found Dead on Verandah

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 7 September 1928 · page 1

Alfred William Boness, aged 50, a returned soldier, of Enfield, was found lying on his back 011 the verandah of his home this morning with a bullet…

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"War Birds"

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 14 September 1928 · page 2

This book is typical as a diary, but is exceptional in the freedom of its statements. It was, clearly, never intended for publication. The writer…

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“The Tong War”

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 16 October 1928 · page 3

William Wellman, the director of Paramount’s air epic “Wings,” has been assigned to the direction of the new Wallace Beery Picture. “The…

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“The Tong War”

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 18 October 1928 · page 3

“The Tong War” is the second series of dramatic Paramount pictures in which Wallace Beery will play the leading roles. “Beggars of…

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