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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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Local and General Anzac Nightconcert

The Daily Express · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 2

At Saturday night’s meeting of the Returned Solders’ League , the balance sheet of the Antac night concert was presented and adopted, which…

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Bavarian Revolts. Likelihood of Civil War. May Day Fiasco. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 2

As a result of the May Day fiasco the Nationalist movement in Bavaria has lost considerable ground and Herr Hitler is less popular. The attitude of…

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British Soldiers Menaced Bombs Exploded. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 May 1923 · page 1

Reuter's Cairo correspondent says that two bombs were exploded with the object of blowing up British soldiers; but there were no casualties…

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Anzac Day—the True Spirit. (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 2

Sir.—In your report of the local, Anzac Day celebrations you state that one of the officiating clergymen appealed to the "Anzacs" to "come and…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 2

A MEETING of the executive of the above was held on Saturday afternoon, there being present:—Messrs. Walsh (chair), Browning, Crowe,…

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Egypt. Attacks on British Soldiers. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 May 1923 · page 2

Reuter's Cairo correspondent states two bombs were exploded last night with the object of blowing up British soldiers, but there were no casualties…

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Royal Tour King George in Italy Hearty Welcome Home. May 7

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 1

The crowd heartily welcomed Signor Mussolini when he entered the Palace, where King George conferred upon him the Grand Cross of the…

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War Memorial Town [?] Scheme History of the Movement

The Daily Express · Wednesday 9 May 1923 · page 2

The [?] to erect a Wagga [?] part at a general [?] for the of the[?] [?] is now [?]…

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Monarchists Active Unveiling War Memorials, London, May 8

The Daily Express · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 1

The “Daily Telegraph’s Berlin correspondent says a b curion[?] commentary on the present situation in Germany is furnished by the…

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Soldiers' Memorial. a Suggestion. (To the Editor.)

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 2

Sir,—There appears to be a diversity of opinion as to the erection of a memorial to those worthy men who volunteered for…

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Soldier Settlers £20,000 in Dispute

Ariah Park News · Thursday 10 May 1923 · page 8

There is a sum of something like £20,000 in dispute, consisting of arrears of rates upon land which has been made available by the State…

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ASSASSINATION. Soviet Delegate. Others Wounded. LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 1

verowsky, a member of the Soviet mission to Lausanne, was assassinated while dining at an hotel in that city. A young Swiss, sitting at an…

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Coal Industry. War Is Inevitable. the Government Wary. Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

Mr. Hoare, president of the northern branch of the Miners' Federation, said to-day that industrial war between the two opposing parties is inevitable and…

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Federal Finances More Interest Questions Loans for Soldiers Settlement Melbourne

The Daily Express · Saturday 12 May 1923 · page 4

Two -final [?]ends on agenda subject for the forthcoming Premolars’ Conference were [?]ed by the Federal authorities this evening. They…

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Dastardly Outrage War-widow’s Loss Unaccountable Vandalism Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 1

Mrs Hazel Lister, a war-widow, upon returning from a holiday, found her house in a state of contusion and devastation…

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What Everybody in Wagga Is Talking About. Plan of Town Hall Extensions and War Memorial Hall

The Daily Express · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 1

In the above plan “A” make the Memorial, Hall, on the ground floor and “B” the Soldiers’ room and office on the first floor “A” was the original Town Hall, but twelve or thirteen years ago it was partitioned off into offices for the municipal staff. It is a handsome room 40ft. 9in 9. long by 25ft. wide, and has a very fine vaulted ceiling. This hall is to be thoroughly renovate and furnished, and will be available for the use of the Returned Soldiers’ League for monthly meeting and an such other…

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Soldiers' Memorial. We Can't Build a Hall. (To the Editor.)

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 3

Sir,—I read with pleasure the letter signed "J.H. Hubbard," in your last issue. Mr. Hubbard has always been, and is still, a…

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Soldier Settlements. Startling Disclosures. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

According to today's "Sun" startling figures in connection with soldier settlements are in possession, of the Minister for Lands. Returned…

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Soldier Settlement So[?] Problems Solved a Change at Batlow

The Daily Express · Monday 14 May 1923 · page 2

Although the Minister for Lands has not [?] fulfilled his promise to make known the reports and recommendations placed before him in…

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A Balkan War. Disturbance in Macedosia. Sofia

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 May 1923 · page 2

War is threatening in the agrarian Macedonian quarrel. The Macedonians have completely usurped the Bulgarian Government's authority in the Petrich…

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