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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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Riff War Assumes Serious Proportions LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 June 1925 · page 1

A message from Fez says the report that Abdel Krim has European, Egyptian, Indian, and Tunisian army instructors in his following, has been…

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Flooded Settlers. Gundagai Soldiers' Deputation. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1925 · page 1

A deputation of returned soldiers interviewed Sir Granville Ryrie at Gundagai, and asked him to request the Government to write off the £650…

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Shanghai Riots Five Wounded SHANGHAI

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 2 June 1925 · page 1

Anti-foreign rioting was resumed in the city. Students formed in the streets, but were dispersed by the police with a fire hose. They…

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Federal Politics. War Stock Loan Tenders

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 June 1925 · page 4

An important statement was made by the Federal Treasurer (Dr. Page) on his arrival at Brisbane on Wednesday, regarding tenders received by…

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Chelmsford Place Soldiers Monument

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 2 June 1925 · page 2

On Friday, night next a grand entertainment will be given by "The Moonbeams", a company of artists who are giving their services gratis…

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Andrew Cuthbert's Death Wounded Man's Confession Charge of Wilful Murder Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1925 · page 4

John William Abbott (20), wire worker, was remanded to the Coroner's Court at the Glebe Police Court to-day on a charge of having…

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Returned Soldier's Fate Ill-health, Worry, and Suicide. Auckland

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 June 1925 · page 3

At the inquest concerning the death of Alfred Hurst, a returned soldier, it was stated that the deceased left a note stating: "My enemies will gloat,…

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Empire Unity. on Questions of War. London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 2

The "Daily Telegraph" diplomatic correspondent states that every member of the British Government realises that the public opinion of the Empire…

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Moroccan War Materials From France Communists Accused Marseilles

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 3

The police in the course of a number of searches in Communist circles seized two cwts. of anti-military pamphlets, and letters from Toulon,…

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German Verge Book to Soldier Dependents Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 2

Mr. W. J. Stagg, secretary of the Returned Soldiers' League, referring to the German Verge bequest, said that the money would be a godsend to many…

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"Got No Reply" From Lands Minister Returned Soldier Charged Selling Mortgaged Sheep SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 June 1925 · page 3

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, Earnest Arthur Robinson (27), was charged with having, on January 15, 1922, mortgaged certain stock to the…

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Federal Parliament War Stock Loan Tenders

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 6

An important statement was made by the Federal Treasurer, Dr. Page, on his arrival at Brisbane on Wednesday, regarding tenders received by…

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Wagga Diggers Anzac Concert Arranged

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1925 · page 2

The president, Mr. L. Shaw, was in the chair at the monthly meeting of the Wagga branch of the Returned Soldiers' League at the Empire Hall last…

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Allied Note Germany Sarcastic Reduction of War Status Fewer Police and Soldiers London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 8 June 1925 · page 2

The disarmament Note to Germany analyses in detail the situation in Germany in respect to every military clause of the Peace Treaty. It…

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Riff War All North African Colonies Concerned MOROCCO

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 1

Reuter's correspondent at Fez states that the Rift pressure is increasing at various points on the front, necessitating the greatest vigilance on the…

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Griffith Soldiers' League Ball

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 2

The sixth annul ball of the Griffith sub-branch R.S.S.I.L. of A. will be held in the Lyceum Theatre, Griffith, on Thursday, June 18. The…

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Mohammedon War North African Ambition

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

The Fez-Riff pressure is increasing at various points on the Moroccan front, necessitating the greatest vigilance on the part of the French…

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The Riff War French Concentrations London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

Reuter's Paris correspondent, writing from Fez, states that the French troops at various points in the Tanqual region withdrew after the destruction of a…

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Strange War Story Condemned French Soldiers Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 June 1925 · page 2

There was a strange revelation at the Douai Court during the hearing of an appeal to rehabilitate seven soldiers executed in September, 1914…

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Wires Consideration for Returned Men Railway Commissioners' Policy SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 1

A reply has been received by the Returned Soldiers' League to a communication which was sent to the Railway Commissioners, asking for…

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