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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Chocolate Wheels Use on Soldiers' Day Clergymen's Protests Disregarded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 1

The Ashfield Council granted permission for the use of chocolate wheels on Soldiers' Day, March 4, despite strong protests by a deputation of clergymen,…

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Child Endowment Bill Rushed Through. Mr. Bavin's Vain Protest. Hit at Returned Soldiers. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 2

Orphans and children in charitable institutions have been provided for under the Family Endowment Bill as the result of the amendments moved by…

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Next War - the Last

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 5

The great conflict that ended in 1918 was spoken of while it endured is "the war to end war." Viewing the disturbed st[?] of the world and…

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Next War—the Last Says I.b.s.a. Lecturer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 18 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…

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The Soldiers' Memorial

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

I have noticed through your columns that our monumental gate, Has been criticised by "Mopoke"— He's a stranger to our State…

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Nicaraguan Civil War U.S.A. Force Increased Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 1

The Navy Department decided today to reinforce the marine expeditionary force to Nicaragua ho that 1600 men will be on duty there…

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War in China London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

A Shanghai message states that it is officially announced that Messrs O'Malley and Chen have signed an agreement. This only applies to the…

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Returned Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga Sub-Branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, will be held on Wednesday…

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The Next War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 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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War Time Romance Ends Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 2

An unhappy war marriage was related in thE Divorce Court to-day when George Shepherd, aged 33 years, asked for a decree nisi against his wife,…

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Alienation of Farms Strong Protest by Soldiers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

A strong protest against the alienation of farms to persons, other than Britishers, was made at Griffith Returned Soldiers meeting on…

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To Dine With Duke Soldiers Granted Passes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

Before Griffith Returned Soldiers meeting on Wednesday night, was a request from Headquarters, that the sub-branch appoint two…

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Next War the Last Says I.b.b.a Lecture

The Daily Express · Wednesday 23 February 1927 · page 2

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

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Returned Soldiers Wagga Branch Reception to Duke of York Anzac Day Plans

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Empire Hall last night. Mr. W. Creagh presided…

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Returned Soldiers’ League Monthly Meeting

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 2

The February meeting of the members of the Wagga branch of the R.S. and S.I. League was held last night at the Empire Hall, There was…

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Next War— the Last

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 8

"The world is facing the greatest catastrophe mankind has ever experienced. The final conflict is fast approaching; it will be the last of wars…

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The Next and last War

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

Speaking at the Mas[?] Hall on [?] night last under the [?] of the [?] [?] Association Mr. R.A. [?]…

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War Memorial At Canberra Commission's Decision Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 6

The Federal Capital Commission stated to-day, in regard to the architectural competition for an Australian war memorial at Canberra, that 69…

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Next War—The Last Says I.B.S.A., Lecturer

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 3

The world is facing the greatest catastrophe mankind has over experienced. The final conflict is fast approaching; It will be the last of…

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After the War

The Daily Express · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

First Sport: is that a wild goose coming? Second di[?]: No. 1 think it be round [?] in…

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