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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

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“Drifting Into War” (Published by Arrangement), Admiral on Prohibition

The Daily Express · Friday 2 November 1923 · page 3

A serious warning that the United States la drifting Into war because of the prohibition law, says the New York correspondent of the London…

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Armistice Day the Celebrations Soldiers’ League Disapproves Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 3 November 1923 · page 1

Indignation was expressed by the Executive of the Returned Soldiers’ League last night at the fact that no official [?]nction will be held in…

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Local and General War [?]Graphs

The Daily Express · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the [?] Soldiers’ League on Saturday night a proposal was submitted from L.C. Moss, Sydney, with…

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Wagga's War Memorial. Garden Proposal to Be Recommended

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 3

At Saturday night's meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, the much debated question of a war…

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Flower of Sacrifice. Poppies on Sale on Friday the Returned Soldiers' Cause

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

"The popy, the flower of sacrifice, is a token of comradeship, esteem and affection between the people of the great…

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Returned Soldier Done For

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 3

The body of a man, dead or dying, was found on the grass outside Wirth's Circus late last night. No police were present, but the people…

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Returned Soldiers Help

The Daily Express · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 2

The Cabinet asked the managements of entertainments to request returned soldiers to volunteer to stop the looting…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Another Effort League Favors Gardens

The Daily Express · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 1

The much discussed subject of a soldiers memorial for Wagga was again before the monthly meeting of the sub-branch of the R. S. and S. I…

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Wires and Cables This Afternoon Riots in Melbourne—500 in Hospital; But To-morrow's Cup to Be Run. Melbourne's Dark Days. the Latest News. Three Deaths. 500 Casualties. Like a War-Stricken City. Under Military Protection. Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 1

The city is now under the protection of the military. Last night the Garrison Artillery and Engineers, armed with rifles and…

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War Homes. Heavy Losses

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

The annual report of the War Service Homes Commission states that up to June 30 last the total loss on operations, known and estimated, was…

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Germa[?] Rhineland Mov[?] “ Civil War Very [?] London,[?]

The Daily Express · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 1

The “ Express” [?] respondent says Belglum [?] welcome a Rhinetane [?] Phinelanders themselves [?]…

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Riots in Melbourne. Result of Police Strike. Three Killed; 89 Wounded. Worse Scene ia Local History

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

The worst scene in the history of Melbourne occurred on Saturday night in the heart of the city, which looked like a town on the Western…

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Help for Soldier Settlers. Mr. Flannery's Speech in the House

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 1

Speaking in the House on the Supply Bill, Mr. Flannery said:— "We have heard something to-night with regard to assistance to…

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Military in Charge Melbourne Streets Like War Stricken City Banks and Public Buildings Guarded. Big Stores of Munitions. Tramway Men Sympathetic with Strikers Train Guards May Come Out. Gaol for Looters. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

The city is now under the protection of the military. Last night the garrison artillery and engineers, armed with rifles and bayonets, and carrying 200 rounds of ammunition, marched into the city…

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War Decorations

The Daily Express · Wednesday 7 November 1923 · page 2

A return has been Issued showing the number of medals and other decorations awarded for service In the Great War. More than 360,000 1914…

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An Impudent Youngster. "No Soldier Out of Him." Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 4

At the Brisbane Summons Court, Patrick O'Shea (19), a military cadet, when asked if he had any explanation to offer to charges, of having failed to…

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Fears of Conflict Internecine War Likely in Germany Political Parties Rally Behind Government America Asks for Definite Meaning of French Note on Reparations Inquiry London, November 6

The Daily Express · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

The “Dally Chronicle’s” Paris correspondent says attention is now diverted from the reparations inquiry to events in…

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Unveiling of Honour Roll

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 2

New Sunday, November 11th Ar[?] Day and it will be celebrated in Marrar be the [?] of an Honour roll in [?]…

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War Gratuity Bonds

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 3

The secretary of the Tumut Subbranch R.S.S.I.L.A. advises that holders of War Gratuity Bonds, who are desirous of obtaining cas for same…

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“Drifting Into War.” (Published by Arrangement) [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 5

A [?] that the United States drifting into war because of the pro[?] the New York correspondent of the London “Daily Telegraph,”…

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