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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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Soldiers Favor Shire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 November 1926 · page 4

An exhaustive discussion on local government was held at the Returned Soldiers meeting on Friday night. Mr. Bellby was the chief speaker and…

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Night Flight Richmond (N.S.W.) to Melbourne War Monuments As Landmarks Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 1

The first long distance night flight in the history of Australia will take place from 8 p.m. Saturday to 3.30 a,m. Sunday, if the proposals of the…

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Christmas Cheer for Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1926 · page 4

The Wagga Red Cross Society on Saturday next will be holding a market day for the purpose of increasing its Christmas Cheer fund for soldiers who…

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Battle in Brazil Many Killed and Wounded Monte Video

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 1

Several hundred Brazilian revolutionaries and Government troops are reported to have been, killed and many wounded in a battle at Bellavista, in…

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Civil War in Roumania Prince Carol's Return Strick Censorship Enforced

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 November 1926 · page 1

Mystery continues to surround the illness of King Ferdinand of Roumania. The strictest censorship prevails, throughout the country and…

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War Guilt German Archives. Lord Haldane and Ex-Kaiser. BERLIN

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 1

Marginal notes made by the ex-Kaiser William to letters written by Viscount, Haldane in 1912 endeavoring to establish an understanding…

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Gundagai Will Go to See the Duke Our Soldiers go into Camp

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 3

In connection with the visit of H.R.H., the Duke of York, the 7th A.L. Horse Regiment will provide a squadron for escort purposes. Five…

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War Ravages. Restoring Devastated Areas. Paris

Daily Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 2

Since the armistice on November 11, 1918, 541,000 buildings have been restored in tie devastated areas of France, 26,583 miles of roads, and…

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War in China. Protection for Britishers London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 1

"We possess the ablest commander-in-chief in China," declared the First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Bridgeman), in a speech at Bromley. "He…

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Peace or War Issue in Roumania. Depends on Doctor. Country Bitterly Divided. BUCHAREST

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1926 · page 1

The arrival of Dr. Hartmann on Friday and of Queen Marie on Saturday, is likely to decide the issue of peace or war in Roumania. Upon Dr…

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The Youngest Soldier Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 2

Described as the youngest soldier who went to the war, Lloyd Cook (26), metal worker, was fined £10 to-day for having stolen a roll of silk valued at…

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Wounded by Revolver

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 2

Arthur Grazier, 70, was cleaning a loaded revolver at his home at Naremburn this morning, when it Was discharged. The bullet lodged in the…

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Tribute to Soldiers Melbourne

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 1

The Government-General paid a fine tribute to the soldiers for their work in the war. "Wherever I see a limbless man,"…

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Ravages of War. Restoration of France. London. Dee. 2

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 10 December 1926 · page 3

Since the Armistice 541,000 buildinze have been restor[?] in the French devastated area. 26,583 miles of roads and 1181 miles of rail-roads have…

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Sergt. Grant Returned Soldier Winner of Cup

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 13 December 1926 · page 1

Although he now lives in Sydney, Doug Grant is better known in Melbourne, for he was born in West Melbourne and lived there in the…

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British War Toll Bodies Still Being Found London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 2

So far 543,588 British war graves have been registered in France and Belgium, and 620 out of 950 war cemeteries have been completed, in…

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A Modern Shylock Soldier's Mother Victimised. Fine of £200. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 December 1926 · page 2

A heavy fine was imposed on a pawnbroker in the Central Summons Court to-day on a charge of having obtained the pension of Ethel Amber…

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Attempted Murder Deputy P.M.G. Shot. Another Official Wounded. Assailant Commits Suicide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 4

A sensation was caused in Adelaide yesterday Afternoon when a man shot at and wounded the Deputy Postmaster-General, wounded…

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Helping Invalid Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 4

The Wagga Red Cross Society's meeting on Wednesday afternoon was well attended. The secretary's report showed that the last effort of the…

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Ladysmith Returned Men. Annual Re-union

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 December 1926 · page 3

The first annual re-union of the Ladysmith sub-branch of R.S.S.I.L.A., was held in the Ladysmith Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wednesday…

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