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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

3,787 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 190

Nicaraguan War U.S.A. Reinforcements Washington

Evening News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

Six additional vessels, carrying an expeditionary force of 400 murines, have been ordered to Nicaragua…

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War's Aftermath Wound Proves Fatal After 10 Years TOOWOOMBA

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 19

David Butler, who has been associated with the firm of M'Phie and Co., died to-day as a result of a head wound received on Gallipoli, when serving with…

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Phantom Soldiers on Battlefields

The World's News · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 19

ONE remarkable effect of the recurrence of Armistice Day, with its tribute to the dead heroes of the world-war, is a revival of the many stories told by French…

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A Soldier's Testament

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 10

The following poem was written by Captain Crawshay Willbams towards the end of the war. In the light of events…

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Crashed From Building Ex-soldier's Death Long Tramp for Doctor

The Labor Daily · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 5

A tragic story was told to the Parramntla Coroner, Mr. H. Richardson Clark, yesterday at the i nest into the death of Charles Tyrell. 36. which…

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Drug Manufacture Promising Austn. Industry Value in Peace and War

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 3

FEW Australian Industries promise as well for the future as does the local manufacture of drugs, which, from being an insignificant and…

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On the Land Ex-soldiers' Success Canadian Experiences Ottawa

The Sun · Sunday 9 January 1927 · page 1

Of 30,000 soldiers settled upon the land in Canada from 1917 to 1919, 24,000 received Government aid. Six thousand now have sufficient money…

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Rifle Shooting. Club Events at Anzac

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 15

The first shoot of the New Year at Anzac was marked by a very large attendance, 23 clubs being represented, for which 66 targets were requisitioned. Although the weather was dry, the wind, which blew…

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War Debts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 13

Speaking in the Domain yesterday afternoon, Mr. W. J. Ferguson said it seemed that the only practical way of solving Australia's difficulties was to wipe out the whole of the…

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Woman Attacked. Injured with Razor. Husband Also Wounded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 11

A man is alleged to have attacked his wife with a razor, inflicting terrible wounds on her neck, face, and hands, and then to have wounded himself twice on the neck at Burwood…

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Razor Used Man and Wife Wounded Desperate Fight

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 1

After a fierce fight, in which a razor was used, a man and his wife were found outside their home at Burwood last night, badly…

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"Drifting Into War" U.S.A. and Mexico Nicaraguan Expedition Washington

The Sun · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 9

Fifteen United States warships and 4200 marines comprise the expedition to Nicaragua. In both Houses of Congress…

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Spectre of War Scare in U.S.A. the Intervention in Nicaragua Washington, Sunday, Jan. 9

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 1

Charges that the United States oil interests are attempting to create a war between the United States and Mexico were made in…

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"If We Have War" U.S.A. and Mexico Charge Against Coolidge Front Line Nominees Washington

The Labor Daily · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 1

CHARGES that the Coolidge Administration is deliberation leading the United Stales into war with…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 12

Being unable to devote sufficient time to the duties of executive officers, Major K. Howell (president), Mr. A. Carpenter (hon. secretary), and Mr. F. C. Baxter (treasurer)…

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Welcome Home

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 12

Lady Bradden, who, with Sir Henry, mill be [?] haves by the committee of the English speeding Union, France…

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War on Sharks Dr. Ehrenreich Here Surfers Interested

The Sun · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 10

Surfers will be interested in the arrival of two celebrities from New Zealand to-day. They are Dr. Ehrenreich and…

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Nicaraguan War Hand of Mexico Uncle Sam Sees It Guns for Insurgents Washington

Evening News · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 1

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE sent a special message to Congress to-day. explaining American policy in Nicarages, where civil war is now raging…

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Found Drowned Returned Soldier's End

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 2

The District Coroner (Mr. P. S. Poolman) held an inquiry at Liverpool, on Wednesday afternoon, into the circumstances surrounding the death of William…

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Soldiers' House Burnt Tamworth

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 11 January 1927 · page 5

A cottage, with its whole contents, a Bective Soldiers' Settlement, bringing to the occupier. Mr. J.O. Brownhill. farmer, was totally…

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