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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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"M'lle From Armentieres" Is Greatest War Picture Yet Screened Here

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 26

"Mademoiselle from Armentieres," the great British epic, which opened to a capacity house at the Crystal Palace Thentre yesterday, scored an immediate…

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No British Surrender to Chinese Threats None Desire War Shanghai's Defences Sympathy with National Aspirations

The Sun · Sunday 16 January 1927 · page 1

Though Britain has no desire to interfere with internal Chinese politics, and has not departed from her stated policy, despite the recent Hankow incidents, it is officially declared that nothing will be surrendered to threats…

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Welcome Home Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 2

Preliminary arrangements are being made to accord a suitable welcome to the Prime Minister on his return to Australia. Communications have been…

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Amazing Civil War Revolver Battle Four Wounded Near Kyogle Kyogle

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 1

A pitched revolver battle took place between two rival factions of workers at the new Kyogle railway line, at a spot 26 miles from Kyogle, on Friday evening. Three men and a woman were wounded…

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Four Wounded. a Night Attack. Railway Workers' Camp. Five Men Arrested. Casino

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 13

A serious shooting affray occurred at the railway construction works on the Kyogle line, near the tunnel works, under the McPherson range last night…

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Mussolini. Attempts on Life. War-time Experience. LONDON, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 13

"I believe that I have faced more than the usual number of attempts on life assigned to any man. It is 'business as usual' with me on such occasions. My first thought is…

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Britain Cares Not Who Rules China After Trade Only Opposed to War Chamberlain's Views London

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 1

A SPECIAL meeting of Cabinet has been called for Monday, to consider the Chinese situation, when it is expected that a full report will…

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A Welcome Home

Evening News · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 14

The New South wales Justices' Association Ladies Night will be made the occasion of a welcome home to the president and founder of the…

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Anzac Fellowship of Women

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

The Anzac Fellowship of Women, which conducts the Empire Service Hostel and the Empire Service Club, had a busy time during December. A committee meeting was held…

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Civil War Veteran

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 6

A Sunderland (Eng.) born man who achieved fame as a courler between President Lincoln and General Grant, han died at North Touawanda, New York, He was…

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Wounded Boy Ordeal in Bush Hut Wentworth Falls

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 10

Allan Crago, the victim of the Valley shooting accident, continues to improve. Last week lie felt the heat acutely,…

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An Artist's Progress—strange Tug-of-war

Evening News · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 16

STEAM v. ELECTRICITY.—At Chicago, an electric engine and a steam engine were coupled and started in opposite directions during a snowstorm. The strange tug-of-war was won by the electric engine, although it was 17,000 pounds lighter. "THE ANCIENT MARINER."—This It cat of the first drawings…

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War Memorial for S.A. First Designs Burnt Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 7

On the recommendation of the assessor, Mr. J. S. Murdock, the Commonwealth Architect, the Government has accepted a design submitted by Messrs. Woods. Bagat…

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Do Not Want War with Mexico Say U.S.A. Officials New Naval Base to Be Built Washington

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

MEN who are closest in touch with the Administration, scout the ides of the United States drifting into war with Mexico over…

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LETTERS Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' League

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 12

Sir, -- With your permission I reply to Mr. P.H. Clarke's letter of the 13th inst., which appeared in your columns. Let me say at once that. I do not…

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Powder Mag [?]azine May Soon Explode in the Far East Japan Opposes Britain in Chinese Crisis Trade Interests Gravely Clash Has Been Secretly Backing Aspirations of Nationalist Party Anglo-japanese War Is Forecast Shanghai

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

EXPERT observers of political affairs in the Far East' profess to see a veritable powder magazine in the international complications growing out of the present rivalries between the Powers. A declaration by General Chiang Kia-shek, Commander-in-Chief of the…

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War Service Homes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 4

The War Service Homes Commission's activities still continue, and in this issue tenders are invited for the erection of cottages at Canterbury, Earlwood, Kogarah, Lane Cove, North…

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Against Paying War Debts French Ex-soldiers Resolutions at Paris Paris

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 1

RESOLUTIONS against the ratification of the inter- Allied Debt accords and the premature evacuation of gates of the French National Union of…

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War Worker at Gallipoli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 21

Miss Mutton, who was president of the Arncliffe War Chest for nearly four years, was in England last year, and joined the St. Barnabas' pilgrimage to the war giaves at Gallipoli…

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A Campanile. for the War Memorial Carillon

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 16

A luncheon was given yesterday at the Hotel Australia by Sir George Fuller, chairman of the University War Memorial Campanile, to a number of representative journalists and members…

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