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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Yannawah Soldier Settlement

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 4

This settlement is 12 miles from Stockinbingal, 17 from Cootamundra, and 26 from Young. The twelve holders of the blocks…

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Wounded Man Arrested Sequel to Robbery Attempt Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 1

The police arrested a man at Surry Hills to-day suffering from a bullet wound in the chest, and they believe they will now be able to clear up the…

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New Face 25 Operations. War Wounds. Eight Years a Patient

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 7

By the use of bones and flesh grafted from the patient's body in 25 operations, surgical skill has remodelled the features of Henry G…

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Fighting Soldiers. Australians World's Best

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The Prime Minister (Mr Bruce) told his bearers at the civic reception accorded him last week that at every country be had been in and…

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Chinese Tangle Eugene Chen Shows His Hand Seeks to Embroil Britain in China's War He Resents Britain's Consultation with Rival Chinese Factions Shanghai, Feb. 7

The Daily Express · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 1

A message from Hankow, of Feb, 5, days:— Mr. Eugene chen, Foreign Miniser, in a speech to Sino foreigners…

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Killed on Railway Young Greek Soldier SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 1

SHORTLY AFTER the departure of the Temora mail train on Monday night from Bowrai, the decapitated body of Peter A. pealtis…

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Killed on Railway Young Greek Soldier. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 February 1927 · page 2

Shortly after the departure of the Temora nail train on Monday night from Bowral, the decapitated body of Peter A. Psaltis was found on…

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Next War-the Last

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

The great conflict that ended in 1918 was spoken of while it endured as "the war to end war." Viewing the disturbed state of the world, and the…

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Nicaraguan Civil War American Aviators State Department Moves Washington

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 1

The State Department has declared that American aviators with President Diaz's army, who are reported to have bombed Nicaraguan towns, will be…

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Returned Soldiers Ready When Wanted Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

At a meeting of the State excentive of the Returned Soldiers' League to-day, the president, [?] Hyman, refining to China, declared that he saw…

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[?] Soldiers Desire Inclusion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 4

The claim that limbless soldiers in receipt of pensions should not be excluded from the provisions of the Child Endowment. Bill is made by the…

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Anzac Memorial Government Land Grant Sydney

The Daily Express · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 1

The Premier Mr. Lang announced yesterday that the Government had decided to give the Anzac Memorial Trust a the in Princes Street near…

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Nicaraguan Amazons 16 Wounded Managua (Nicaragua)

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

A [?] of women, formed and led by a 20 year old girl, assisted the Conservative forces recently to recapture the town of Chinandega from the…

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Anzac Memorial. Government Site Granted in Sydney Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

The Premier, Mr. Lang, announced yesterday that the Government had decided to give the Anzac Memorial Trust a site in Princes-street, near the…

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Women’s Battalion in Nicaragua Fighting Sixteen Wounded. Vancouver, Feb. 12

The Daily Express · Monday 14 February 1927 · page 2

At Managua, in Nicaragua, a battalion of women was formed and led by a 20 year old girl, assisted the Conservative forces, who recently…

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Wife Arrested Husband Seriously Wounded Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

Following on the stabbing of Thomas M'Murtrie, aged 59 years, at East St. Kilda yesterday, the police have arrested his wife, Lilian M'Murtrie, aged…

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Lecture by R. A. Kinninmonth Next War—the Last

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

THE WORLD is facing the greatest catastrophe mankind has ever experienced. The final conflict is fast approaching, it will be the…

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Yanco Soldier Settlers Association

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 15 February 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of Yanco Soldier Settlers' Association, held on Sunday, 7th February, at 8 p.m. Standing orders were suspended to…

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Hands Off China Soldiers's League Denial. Sydney

The Daily Express · Wednesday 16 February 1927 · page 1

At the "Hands off China" meeting held at the Town Hall last night, a statement was made that "branches of the Returned Soldiers' League had…

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Socialists and War London, Feb. 15

The Daily Express · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

The Postmaster-General, Mr. Mitchell Thompson, speaking at Croydon said “Certain socialist leaders are reported to have said that…

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