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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

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War Medal for Dog

The Daily Express · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

A naval war medal has been awarded to an Airedale dog. This distinction says the London “Daily Chronicle,” is the only one of its kind on…

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War As It 1[?]. Realistic Statuary. Paris, March 23

The Daily Express · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

The sculptor, Baidy Saldones, [?]as exhibited a statue of a bird of prey tearing the body of a dead soldier who was caught in barbed wire, the…

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Soldier Settlers the Relief Act

Ariah Park News · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 7

By order of the Minister for Lands (Mr Loughlin) a left is using sent to every solider shelter in the State pointing out[?]…

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Anzac Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 3

The Commonwealth Government has informed the Premier, Mr. Lang that it is arranging for the co[?]oration of Anzac Day be held this…

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A Showman's Reminiscences. Touring with Pantomime. Theatricals in War Time "Mother Goose" in Wanganui in 1914

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 26 March 1926 · page 8

Under the above headings, the same paper thus refers to one of Tumut's most gifted enterpreneurs:-- "Wanganui has acquired the…

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Anzac Concert

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 2

Preparations for the annual Anzac concert in Wagga are under way, and a splendid programme is cure to be submitted. The Wagga branch of the…

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Industrial Preparedness for War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 2

It is the right and duty of all nations in times of peace to be prepared for war. That does not mean that large standing armies should be…

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War Service Invalidity Pensions the League Dissatisfied Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 1

Whether the methods of the [?]lepatriatkion Department In determining disabilities of returned soldiers are due to war service or not…

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Trained Soldiers Necessary for Australia Sir Granville Ryrie at Goulburn Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 March 1926 · page 2

Speaking at a civic reception given in his honor at Goulburn Major General Sir Granville Ryrie said: "Although we are not looking for war…

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Week of Crisis British Coal War Extreme Union Leaders Mr.Thomas, Urges Moderation

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1926 · page 2

A momentous week of crisis has Then ushered in by a series of speeches by Labour leaders, indicating the trend of trade union option.The…

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War Materials Big Find at Dublin (Reuter Service) LONDON, March 30

The Daily Express · Thursday 1 April 1926 · page 1

Eighteen barrels and boxed of [?]e; gni[?]e and cordite, 300 bombs, 10.000 detonators, revolvers, bomb making moulds and a printing press,…

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War Debts. America’s Claim French Finance Directors A[?]. London, Mar. [?]

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 April 1926 · page 6

During a debate is the H[?] of Coo[?] as Britain’s positions in regard to Later-Allied war debts, Mr. P. B[?]wden (Labour) said that…

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War in the Labor Camp Executive Threatened with Defeat A.w.u. Proves Too Strong for Magrath-tyrell Faction Conference Breaks Up in Uncontrollable Disorder

Daily Advertiser · Monday 5 April 1926 · page 1

A determined attempt to displace the Magrath-Tyrell faction will be made when the A.L.P. Conference resumes to-day. On Saturday Mr. Magrath's right to preside was challenged by Mr. J. Beasley, president of…

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To Horses Killed in the War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1926 · page 2

A memorial statuette in the 875,000 of the Empire's horses which fell during the wartime has been dedicated at the Hampstead Garden Suburb…

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Scho Murder Quarrel in Club. Wounded Fugitive Escapes. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 7 April 1926 · page 3

The foreign quarter of Soho was thrilled this evening by a man dashing hatless from a club, with Mood streaming from a wound in the head…

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I.L.P. Conference Pacifist Resolutions Cancellation of War Debts London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 April 1926 · page 1

The Independent Labor Party Conference has passed a resolution advocating the complete revision of the Versa[?] Treaty, the withdrawal of…

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Repatriation Work War Disabilities Problem. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 April 1926 · page 1

The Repatriation report for the year states that at the end of June the number of ex-soldier patients being treated through the agency of the…

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Anzac Day Attitude of Clergy Returned Men Indignant

The Daily Express · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 1

Indignation at the attitude adopted by Archdeacon Pike and the Cler[?]y of Wagga towards an invitation to take part in the Anzac day…

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Anzac Day Services

The Daily Express · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 2

There is very regrettable friction between the Ministers of the Churchen in Wagga and the Returned soldiers League regarding arrangements for…

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Anzac Night Revue Bright Entertainment

The Daily Express · Monday 12 April 1926 · page 2

"Telling Tales" is the [?] of the humorous revue which will be presented at the Oxford. Theatre on April 26, the Anzac holiday night…

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