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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Ireland Echo of the Civil War London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 1

The remains of the 75 members of the Irregular forces executed in Ireland during the Civil war were handed over to the relatives, including…

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Shooting British Soldiers Many Arrests London

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1924 · page 1

Many arrests were made at Dublin following detective raids in search of the men wanted in connection with the shooting of British soldiers at…

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China's War. Support for Wupei-fu. Feng-yushiang Denounced. Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 2

A proclamation was issued by Marshal Chi-Hsinanyuan to-day announcing that the military governors of Kiangsu, Kiangfitse, Anhui, Chekiang and…

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War Graves Work of , Commission an Interesting Report London, October 28

The Daily Express · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 1

An announcement regarding the work of the imperial War Graves Commission indicates that most sat[?] factory progress has been made in…

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Enquiry into Soldier Settlement on M.I. Areas Generalities At Present Actual Cases To Come Later Commission Calls Evidence Mr. P. C. Braithwaite Examined Mr. G. W. Beverley Gives Evidence PEACHES. (Continued from Last Issue)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

In reply to Mr. Brewster: Witness (Mr. Braithwaite) said, an average of 7 tons of peaches (Pullars) per acre, over a period of years, could be…

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Soldier Settlement Queensland Revaluations

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

A good number of soldier settlers have done well, but show a disinclination to meet their obligations both to the Government and to the…

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Griffith Soldiers' League

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Griffith Soldiers League was held on Thursday evening last, President Broome presiding…

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Soldiers' Central Executive

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

At the weekly meeting of the Central Executive of Soldiers' Organisations on the M.I.A., held at Griffith on Sunday last, a communication…

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China’s War. Marshal Wu Offers Terms. Shanghai; October 1

The Daily Express · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 1

The “North Ohing Daily News” reports that Marshal Wu Pei-ful has interacted his representative to open regotions with Feng Yuh S[?] and…

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Mr. Wearne in Wagga Soldiers' Settlements. Inquiries and Inspection

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 4

Mr. W. E. Wearne, Minister for Lands, is at present making a tour of the soldier settlements of this district for the purpose of inquiring into the…

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Soldier Settlement Inquiry. Griffith

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 4

Mr. Griffin, Department of Agriculture inspector, at the soldier settlement inquiry to-day said that there was no hope for settlers on third class…

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Consolidation Good Settlers Not Rent. Minister Talks to Soldiers

The Daily Express · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 2

We want good settlers more than we want your Instalments,” was the essence of what the Minister for Lands (Mr. W. E. Wearne) told the…

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China’s War. an Important Communique. Shanghai November 1

The Daily Express · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 1

Mukden announces the complete occupation of Shanhalk[?], Chinwang-tao and Pel[?]-ho and the capture of 30,000 C[?]hilites with 10…

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Satisfied Settlers. Mr. Wearne's Visit. Sees Soldiers' Farms

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 2

On Saturday Mr. Wearne, the Minister for Lands, visited the soldier settlements at Toole's Creek and Tarcutta. At. the former place a letter…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga branch of the R.S.S.[?].L. was held in the Empire Hall on Saturday night. The mayor, Alderman D. T. Byrnes,…

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Sweet Charity Melba Soldier's Benefit. Mr. Tait Explains. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 2

In connection with the Melba benefit for limbless soldiers and the costs Involved in giving it, Mr. J. N. Tait explains that accounts totals £1,296…

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Chinese War. Peace Negotiations. Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 2

Reuter's Tientsin correspondent reports that peace negotiations are proceeding' between Marshals Fengyu-Hsiang and Wupei-Fu. Meanwhile an…

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War Graves. Work of Commission. an Interesting Report

The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 4

An announcement regarding the Work of the Imperial War Graves Commission indicates' that most satisfactory progress has been made in…

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Soldier Settlement Losses

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 1

The approximate amount of liability of the several soldier settlements in Queensland, including accrued interest and advances made under liens…

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Soldier Settlers' Enquiry Sultana Production Life of the Peach Tree Mr. G. W. Beverley Examined

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 November 1924 · page 1

(Continued From Last Issue). In reply to Mr. Brewster, Mr. Beverley said there was a fair number of blocks of citrus at Merbein. He did…

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