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The wars & local soldiers, 1922

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Fire in a Crop. a Serious Charge Soldier Settler Committee

The Daily Express · Thursday 26 January 1922 · page 2

The verdict at a Coronial inquiry at Forhes into the issue of a fire at Coma Soldier Settlement, on November 30, was that the damage done was…

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Political War

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 5

Sir Joseph Carruthers, in a statement made last night, said that he had information which shewed that officials of the farmers and Settlers'…

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Treaty with Germany. to Arbitrate War Claims. Vancouver

Daily Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 2

A message from Washington states it is understood that Cabinet and conference have decided to negotiate for a treaty with Germany to create a…

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Homestead Farm Area No. 1354. For Returned Soldiers Exclusively

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 5

Notice is given of the setting apart six blocks ranging from 1100 acres to 1721 acres, parishes of Ariah, Kolkibertoo South, and Dowling, county of…

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Unemployed Soldiers. Sure Means of Relief. Million Farms Proposals

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 8

As a farmer's son reared on the land and a British soldier I can speak in the interests of the unemployed soldiers in our midst who…

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Soldiers’ Adventure Sydney

The Daily Express · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 1

A four cared crew from the [?] Rowing Club had an exciting experience of [?] Point during [?] remarkable…

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Soldiers' Memorial. at Lankey's Creek

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 27 January 1922 · page 3

There was a large gathering at the Presbyterian Church Hall at Lankey's Creek last Saturday afternoon, to witness the unveiling of a…

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Soldiers' Settlement Footpath

Daily Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1922 · page 2

A letter, was received by the Wagga Municipal Council on Friday night from the Office of the Railway Commissioners, relative to the footpath on…

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Homestead Farm Area No. 1354. For Return Soldiers Exclusively

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 1

Notice is gives of the setting apart six blocks ranging from 1100 acres to 1731 acres, parishes of Ariah, Kolkibertoo South, and Bowling, county of…

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Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League. Presentation to Aid. R. H. Hankinson

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 1

The usual monthly meeting of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League was he d at Messrs. Canton and Hayes' office on Friday evening…

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Returned Soldiers Proposed Federation Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 31 January 1922 · page 1

The Executive of the Returned Soldiers’ League has agreed a proposal that candidates for the forthcoming efection shall be asked a series of…

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A War Hero Dismissed, His Ship

The Daily Express · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

Lieutenant Donald Allen Gyles, R. N. D. S. C., one of the heroes of H. M. S. Broke’s fight in Doyor. Straits, was tried by court martial at [?]…

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Those Soldiers' Homes! Why Shift the Material Away? Council's Protest

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 1 February 1922 · page 2

Last night the Mayor put a minute before the council thus: "I am sorry to inform you that 118,000 bricks, intended to be used…

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Same Old Perils. Reduction of Japanese Land Armaments Opposed by War Office. Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 2

The question of the reduction of land armaments was squarely before the Japanese Diet to-day, when M. [?]mmto tabled a resolution calling…

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Serious Affray Civilians v. Soldiers Casualties on Both Sides LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 2 February 1922 · page 1

A serious affray occurred at Petersdorf, Silesia. French soldiers were searching houses for arms when they were attacked…

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Random Readings Famous War Horses

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

One probable result of the introduction of mechanical vehicles into warfare will be the abolition of the old custom of cherishing the memory of…

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Homestead Farm Area No. 1854. For Returned Soldiers Exclusively

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 4

Notice is given of the Betting apart six blocks ranging from 1100 acres to 1721 acres, parishes of Ariah, Kolkilbertoo South, and Dowling, county of…

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Endurance of Japanese Soldiers

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 5

Soldiers of Japan are not only among the most pugnacious, but they are likewise the hardiest fighters in the world. Foreign army…

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Serious Affray. French Soldiers and Civilians Clash. London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 February 1922 · page 2

Reuter's Berlin correspondent states that a serious affray occurred at Petersdor[?], Silesia, when a party of French soldiers, who were searching…

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Returned Soldiers League Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Saturday 4 February 1922 · page 2

The monthly general and social meeting of the Wagga branch of the Returned Soldiers’ league was hold at the Empire Hall last night, the…

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