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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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War Time Litigat[?] Eight Years in the C[?] Sydney, [?]

The Daily Express · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 1

After eight years the [?] between the Federal [?] and the Limerick S.S.. Co., [?] to the requisitioning for wa[?]…

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Visit of Capt. Dunn fleets Soldier Settlers Minister on Concessions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 4 August 1925 · page 2

Captain Dunn, Minister of Agriculture, accompanied by Messrs. Dare and Evatt arrived at Griffith yesterday, and in the afternoon received a…

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War Transports Claim Against Commonwealth Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1925 · page 3

In the High Court to-day the clan line of Steamer limited and the M'Arthur Co. Ltd Claimed £6686 from the Federal Government in respect of…

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Soldier Settlers Irrigation Areas a Warning to Incapables Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 5 August 1925 · page 4

The Minister for Agriculture Capt. Doon. in a statement to-day with regard to the concession to soldier settlers on the irrigation Areas said…

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"Good Night, Gob" American Sailor Accosted Girl Seriously Wounded Four Men Committed SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 2

At the Newtown Police Court to-day four men, Percy Spittlehouse (green-grocer). Thomas Jackson (laborer), Robert Jackson (driven), and Alfred…

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Memory of Heroes Soldiers Memorial Hall at Ladysmith Striking Result of an Appeal to the District Speakers Emphasise the Importance of Commemorating Patriotic Service

The Daily Express · Thursday 6 August 1925 · page 2

Nearly two years ago, In September, 1923, a movement was started at Laysmith to raise funds for a hall to commemorate the…

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War-time Ships Henry Ford's Purchase. What the U.S.A. Has Lost Washington, August 5

The Daily Express · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 2

In selling 200 merchant vessels to Henry ford for 1,706.000 dollars the united states lost approximate. 150,000,000 dollar:…

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Yanco Soldier Settlers' Association

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 7 August 1925 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the Yanco Soldier Settlers' Association was held in the new hall, Corbie Hall on Sunday last. It was decided to insure…

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Sons of the Sea a War Memorial Appeal to Farmers Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 1

Captain Mckay, of the Sydney Harbor, Trust, addressed the Farmers and Settlers’ Conference this afternoon on the subject of the…

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Returned Soldiers Affiliation With League Severance Suggestion Withdrawn

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 7

One of the biggest meetings of the Wagga branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League that has been held tor some months…

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For Returned Soldiers Achievements and Aims of the League. Important Explanation by Executive Member Noteworthy Record of Economical Management and Great Benefits

The Daily Express · Saturday 8 August 1925 · page 1

The not fee or motion given by the Mayor (Aid. D. T. Byrnes) at the previous meeting of the Wagga subbranch of the Returned Soldiers’…

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Returned Soldier Appeals Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 10 August 1925 · page 1

The case of the returned soldier. Harvey Gardner, who was unsuccessful for the position of park ranger for the Kogarah Municipal Council,…

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Man Killed Two Others Wounded Station Hand Runs Amok Capture After Fierce Struggle

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

The police received a message from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, stating that a man named Thomas Ferguson, employed on Greystone Station, had…

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A Station Tragedy One Dead; Two Wounded Man Runs Amok with Gun. Melbourne

The Daily Express · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 1

Superintendent Montague has received a message from Bacchus Marsh to-night stating that a man named Thomas Ferguson, employed…

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Soldier's Appeal Dismissed by Fuel Court Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 2

The case of a returned soldier named Harvey Gardener, who was an unsuccessful applicant for the position of park ranger for the Kogarah…

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Soldiers' Co-op. Society

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 11 August 1925 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of Yanco soldier settlers will be held at Mr. Brown's farm, Corbie Hill to-morrow (Wednesday) night…

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War Service Homes Transfer of Authority. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 12 August 1925 · page 2

Mr. Bruce stated to-day that Colonel J. Semmens, chairman of the Repatriation Commission, who has also been in charge of the war service homes, had…

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War Debts Belgium Will Pay. Washington, August 11

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 August 1925 · page 1

With an assurance from ambassador Decarter that Belgium will honor her just obligation and with a promise by Secretary Mellon, a…

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Engine of War a Wonderful Torpedo New Zealander's Invention London, August 10

The Daily Express · Wednesday 12 August 1925 · page 1

The "Daily Express" says that Capt. A. J. Robertson, of Wellington, New Zealand, has invented an [?] aerial torpedo,…

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Moroccan War Preparing for Strong Offensive London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1925 · page 2

Renter's Paris correspondent states that "Le Journal's" Madrid correspondent learns that the landing operations at Allucemns will begin as soon…

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