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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Items of News Official History of the War

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 2

The third volume of the Official History of the War, dealing with France 1916, is about to be published. Difficulty has been found in ascertaining…

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Soldiers' Tales

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 3

It is true, of course, that Mrs. Ross's recollections were written by no less practised a journalist than Daniel Defoe, but even this fact…

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Soldiers' Pensions Legislation This Session

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 5 March 1929 · page 4

The creation of a Commonwealth Soldiers' Pension Appeal Board is proposed in a bill which will be sub­mitted to the Federal Parliament…

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Returned Soldiers Preference in Public Service Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

Returned soldier officers of the Auditor-General's Department have learned that under the reorganisation of the Department, the principal of…

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Returned Soldiers Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 March 1929 · page 1

Returned soldier officers of the Auditor-General's Department have learned that, under the reorganisation of the department, the principle of…

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Riot at Mill Striker Wounded Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 4

A serious riot occurred at the timber mill owned by Mr. L. Smythe, at Tooronga, today, when 18 strikers in three motor cars entered the yards…

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Plague Bombs Use in War Discussion in Commons London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 1

In the House of Commons to-day, replying to Lieut.-Commander J. M. Kenworthy, the Secretary of State for War. Sir Laming Worthington-Evans, said…

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T.B. Sailors and Soldiers Association's Fine Work

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1929 · page 6

For the information of T.B. Sailors and Soldiers who have not yet joined the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers Association of N.S.W., we have been asked…

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Riot at Mill Striker Wounded MELBOURNE [?]

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 8

A Serious riot occurred at the timber mill owned by Mr. L. Smythe, at Tobronga, yesterday, when 18 strikers, in three motor cars entered the…

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Soldiers' Pensions. Attack by Mr. Hughes

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 3

"For any soldiers' pension appeal board claim to be successful, it is essential that the onus of proof shall be shifted from the shoulders of…

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Identity Revealed Widow of Australia Soldier "Married" to Brighton Girl London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 1

It is now revealed that the woman's identity is Mrs. Valerie Smith. Sh was married to an Australian, in war time, and is the mother of a boy aged…

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T.b Sailors and Soldiers

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1929 · page 6

For the information of T.B Bailors and soldiers who have not yet joined .the. T.B. Sailors and Soldiers. Association of new South Wales, we…

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Soldiers' Pensions Attack by Mr. Hughes

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 5

For any soldiers' pension appeal hoard claim to be successful, it is essential that the onus of proof shall be shifted from the shoulders of…

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Soldiers' Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 12 March 1929 · page 2

The dance held by the Soldiers' club on. Friday night was most successful The floor was in excellent condition, and the music was in…

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Soldiers' Pensions Appeal Tribunal Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

In the House of Representatives to-day the Minister for Repatriation, Sir Neville Howse, introduced a bill relating to the establishment of an…

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Preference to Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Friday 15 March 1929 · page 2

The question of the appointment of a gardener for the Victory Memorial Gardens was the subject of considerable discussion at the Wagga…

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War Graves Commission Illustrated Guide to Cemeteries London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1929 · page 1

The annual report on the British War Graves Commission announces the early publication of an illustrated guide to all cemeteries and memorials in France…

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Shots From Bush Three Persons Wounded Boys with Pea Rifle Suspected Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 3

Shots coming from the bush seriously wounded three persons at Fer[?]tree Gully to-day. Percival William Coffey, aged 11…

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Trotsky's Exile Perfect Freedom Enjoyed Britain Blamed for Civil War London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 March 1929 · page 5

The Constantinople correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" in a cable message. says that he had a special interview with Tr[?]tsky at Tokatlians' Hotel, 1…

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Shooting Mystery Three Persons Wounded Residents Alarmed Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 March 1929 · page 2

Residents of [?]tree Gully district are alarmed at the failure of detectives to apprehend the person who shot a boy and two women on Sunday. He was…

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