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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

3,943 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 198

Soldiers Memorial Hall

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 6

A meeting of the executive committee in connection with the Dural Soldier's Memorial Hall was held in the public school on Friday, February 8, and was…

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Soldiers' Memorial

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 1

A meeting of Penrith Soldiers' Memorial Committee will be held at the School of Arts next Thursday, 21st. inst. A full attendance of…

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The Soldiers' Cause. "Bury Your Differences." Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 18

At a meeting of the executive of the Returned Soldiers' League last night regarding the appointment of Mr. E. Turnbull to a position on the publicity braach…

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The World's News News, Pictures, and Stories Something for Every Reader. "The War of 1924!" Paris Flooded With Sensational Pamphlet Germany's Revenge

The World's News · Saturday 16 February 1924 · page 3

PARIS in ashes. German aeroplanes raining ton upon ton of horrible explosives on the heads of people fleeing from the stricken capital. Such is the…

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Bawra Active Recovery in War Loan Stronger Metal Market

The Sun · Sunday 17 February 1924 · page 4

AFTER the weakness shown in Commonwealth Loans following the issue of Gratuity Redemption prospectus, the market made a…

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Sir Thomas Pilkington Distinguished Soldier in Sydney

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1924 · page 7

An interesting arrival by S.S. Montoro yesterday afternoon was Sir Thomas Pilkington. Sir Thomas, who has been visiting his son, Captain…

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Pensions for Disabled Soldiers. To the Editor

Truth · Sunday 17 February 1924 · page 7

Sir,—Some time ago I saw in the dolly papers that all returned soldiers who were getting a pension of 65 per cent, or more would get an extra pound a week living allowance if they were in poor health or not able to work. Well, I was one of the muge who put in for it, and, like dozens of others, I…

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where funepals.-- ape white the New Russia Compulsory Education of Soldiery

The Sun · Sunday 17 February 1924 · page 13

Sydney de Loghe, the distinguished author of "The Straits Impregnable," who has lately contributed to "The Sun" exclusive articles on political and domestic conditions in Germany and Poland, has, after much difficulty, made his way into Russia,…

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France is Paying Her War Debts Spain & Switzerland Off the Books United States and Japan Being Paid: Foreigners Being Treated Belter

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 February 1924 · page 12

There is a note of optimism, and a portent of better things to come, in this week's letter from Paris. Though no mention is made of the immense debt to England still unpaid, it is heartening to know that France is wiping out her indebtedness…

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"BOOTLEGGING" Battle in a Street A Senator Wounded WASHINGTON, February 15

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

Senator Green, of Vermont, was seriously wounded during a gun battle in a street between internal revenue agents and "bootleggers."…

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War on Willis Sinister Disturbances

The Sun · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 9

About six months ago, when the first storm of protest was directed against tho A.L.P. executive in connection with the expulsion over the ballot box…

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Union Tyranny "Secret" Workers Chased by "Vigilants" Wickerwork War

Evening News · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 5

An interesting example of union tyranny was given before Mr. Justice Edmunds in the Industrial Court to-day, when Alfred…

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How the War Really Came Views That Must he Reviewed--New Light on Late Happenings Was Britain Duped?

The Labor Daily · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 4

The version as to "How the War Came," which was accepted by all but a few of our wisest and best informed men is being…

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Memorial Gates. Glen Innes Soldiers. Unveiling Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 8

The impressive momorial to the men who enlisted in Glen Innes and district was unveiled by Mr. M. F. Bruxner, M.L.A., on Saturday. This consists of a set of east-iron ga[?]es,…

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Dockers Sit Tight British Strike Holds up Food Wild Labor Talk "No Police or Soldiers to Fight for Bosses"

The Sun · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 1

Feverish scenes were witnessed at the London docks, before the strike, many dockers working thirty hours in an effort to remove fruit, meat and other perishables. The P. and O. steamer Mongolia was…

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For Returned Soldiers £30,000 Windfall Late Mrs. Dewar's Gift

The Sun · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 8

In addition to the German Verge bequest of £120,000, now awaiting distribution, returned soldiers may benefit to the extent of about £30,000…

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The War Museum Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 6

The war memorial trophies are still [?] view at the Melbourne Exhibition Building. It had been decided to close the show at the end of the year, but [?]…

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Freight War Patrick Co.'s Success

The Sun · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 15

A telegram received by Patrick Steamships, Ltd., from Adelaide today announced that the steamer Induna left on her first run for Gulf…

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War on "Wets" Mr. Hammond's Speech

Evening News · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 10

On Saturday next the Prohibitionists will take possession of the Killarney Pleasure Grounds for a picnic. The gathering will be of public importance,…

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War Museum. Exhibition in Sydney. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 8

Although it was decided by the authorities to close the Australian War Museum, or, as it is now termed, the Australian War Memorial, at the end of last year, on account of a danger…

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