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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Revolvers Used in Melbourne Brawl Two Men Wounded Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1927 · page 2

During a street brawl in West Melbourne revolvers were used and William White was shot through the shoulder and T. Johnson in the foot…

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Crime in Chicago Bootleggers' War. Three Killed. Gaol Escape Attempted. CHICAGO

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1927 · page 2

The resumption of the bootleggers' war and an attempted sensational gaol delivery, resulting in the death of three persons and the serious wounding…

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War Anniversary Mourning Day in Berlin London, Mar. 13

The Daily Express · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 1

Berlin advices-state that a day of mourning for those who fell in the war was celebrated to-day throughout Germany. All [?]lags were…

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Shops Looted Soldiers Create Panic Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1927 · page 2

A stale of panic prevails among local Chinese storekeepers, who are now feeling the heavy hand of the militarists. Dozens of stops have been…

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Navy Estimates on Pre War Basis London, March 4

The Daily Express · Wednesday 16 March 1927 · page 3

The Right Hon. W. C. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, introducing the navy estimates in the House of Commons said there was no…

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Preparations for War Russia’s Factories Huge Army and Cas Factories London, March 1[?]

The Daily Express · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 1

Rt. Hon. Lan[?]ng Worthington-Evans, Secretary of State for War, in reply to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said the latest…

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"Good-bye, Dtgger!" Farewell to Duke of York Evening with returned Soldiers Asuburton (N.z.)

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 1

"Good-bye, Digger!" was called out to the Duke of York many times last night at a Returned Soldiers Association function. This seemes to sum up…

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"Good-Bye, Digger!" Farewell to Duke of York Evening with Returned Soldiers Ashburton (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 2

"Good-bye, Digger," was called out to the Duke of York many times last night at a Returned Soldiers' Association function. This seems to sum up…

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America’s First Shots Against Aggressive Chinese Soldiery U.S.A. Destroyer Probles Uses Machine Guns Cantonese Inflict Heavy Casualities on Nanking Sunkiang Fronts London, Mar. 13

The Daily Express · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 1

A Peking message stated that Chinese soldiers interfered with the standard Oil Company’s launch near W[?] when the U.S.A. destroyed…

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Pan[?] of War War of the Future

The Daily Express · Saturday 19 March 1927 · page 8

It would appear probable that wars of the immediate future even should they occur which is most unlikely in thickly populated and enclosed…

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Stabbing Affray. Three Men Wounded. Italian Arrested. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1927 · page 2

A stabbing affray, likely to have serious consequences, occured late last night at Darlinghurst, as a result of which two men, Francis Berrigan and…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Monday 21 March 1927 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Wagga branch of the R.S. and S.L.L.A. will be held in the Empire Hall on Wednesday night. All returned soldiers are…

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Balkans Trouble War Cloud Looms. "Hands Off Albania."

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 2

"Hands off Albania" is Italy's warning to Jugo-Slavia, together with an intimation that Italy cannot be neutral if Jugo-Slavia's "warlike…

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Balkans Trouble War Cloud Looms "Hands Off Albania" Italy's Warning to Jugo-Slavia LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 1

"HANDS OFF ALBANIA" is Italy's warning to Jugo-Slavia, together with an intimation that Italy cannot be neutral if Jugo-Slavia's…

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Epidemic on Transport. American Soldiers Affected. San Francisco

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 23 March 1927 · page 2

A serious epidemic of influenza and mumps has developed on the transport Chateau Thierry, carrying 900 men destined for China. Five are…

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British Attacked Fire Returned Four Durhams Wounded Many Assailants Killed. Situation Grave. SHANGHAI

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 2

The Durham Light Infantry, which is defending the northern boundary of the international settlement, was attacked of twilight by a large force of…

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The War Debts England and America London , Mr 23

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 4

In the House of Commons to-day Mr Churchill, replying to a question said, “In the calender year 1927 Britain should receive…

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Returned Soldiers League Wagga Branch Meeting

The Daily Express · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 2

The Wagga brach of the R.S.S. & [?]L.A. met last night at the Empire Hall Mr. W. Creagh presiding…

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Returned Soldiers Mr. Hymak's Resignation Anzac Day Arrangements

Daily Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Wagga branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Empire Hall on Wednesday night. Mr W. Creagh…

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High Commissioner. Sir Granville Ryrie Appoisted. Famous Soldier and All-Austrlian

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1927 · page 2

Unique as the first Australian of Australian-born parents to be so bonored, Major-General Sir Granville de Laune Ryrie, K.C.M.G,…

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