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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Wanted at the War

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 18

ONE member of the Fifth Field Artillery had stiff luck when, after being wounded and returned to Blighty to be "boarded" and booked for home, he was…

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War on Scouts Communists' 'Encouragement' Triumphant Advance London

The Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 7

"If the Scout movement needed additional encouragement, it exists in the recent declaration of war on Boy Scots by the Communists, who have…

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Talk About War. "An Asinine Outburst." Washington, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 17

Mr. James W. McCl[?]ntic (Oklahoma), a member of the Naval Affairs Committee, addressing the House of Representatives today described Rear-Admiral Plunket's…

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The "Oil War." American Order. Relations with Soviet. New York, Jan. 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 17

Belief that the United States Government would become involved in the controversy over the purchase of Russian oil products by the Standard Oil Company was expressed in…

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First Shot Fired in Anti-red War A.W.U. Delegates Issue Manifesto

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

HOBART, Friday. -- This evening the New South Wales delegates to the A.W.U. conference fired the first shot in the offensive against, the "Reds" by…

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Britain. Trade Revival. Near Pre-war Standard Improved Social Conditions London, Jan. 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 17

The Board of Trade's official estimate of Britain's net trade balance in 1927 was given by the President of the Board (Sir Philip C[?]aliffe-Lister) in a speech at Hendon. He…

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That War Talk Gravity of Position "Cannot Exaggerate" Editor's Warning to Nations London

Evening News · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

"I DO not believe it is possible to exaggerate the potential gravity of the present position between Britain and America," said Mr. Wickham Steed at the Overseas League's luncheon to-day…

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When Grandma Girds Her Gleaming Armour on Pensive Pundits Talk Bluggy War In The "Sydney Morning Herald"

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

THAT furiously agitated old lady, the "Sydney Morning Herald," has been shaking her brolly in fierce resentment at the United Slates of America. She is talking War. An anonymous political contributor, who bristles with Historic Hates…

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Hillston Land. Wanted for Settlement. Ex-soldiers' Proposals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 16

Requests that 750,000 acres of land at Hillston be thrown open to closer settlement, and that 50 per cent, of the lots be granted to returned soldier applicants, was…

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Soldier Settlers. Ultural Payments Continued, C

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 15

It was announced yesterday by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Ball) that cultural payments to soldier settlers on Kingsvale, Waterview, Wirrimah, and Maimuru…

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Cultural Payments Soldiers Benefit Committee Investigates

The Sun · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

Cultural payments to soldier settlers on Kingsvale, Waterview, Wirrimah, and Mairmuru soldier settlements, in the Young district, are to be…

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Helping Soldier Orchardists Cultural Payments to Continue Pending Investigation

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 11

The soldier settlers on the four fruit-growing settlements in the Young district are to receive cultural payments until the end of…

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War Hero Max Feted in Landan Stood Against Germany London

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 January 1928 · page 1

London to-day is paying homage to Burgomaster Max, whose name is honored throughout the world. The Lord Mayor and prominent officials of London are…

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Talk of War Britain and American Position is Serious Editor's Grave Warning London

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 January 1928 · page 1

"I do not believe it is possible to exaggerate the potential gravity of the present position between Britain and America," said Mr. Wickham Steed, editor…

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Woman Wounded. Revolver Bullet. Mysterious Shot

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 12

When Mrs. Mary Hartramps, of Riley-street, was treated at Sydney Hospital last evening for a bullet wound in her forehead, the hospital authorities notified the Darlinghurst…

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Oil War in India

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 18

CALCUTTA, Saturday. -- The oil war, Which is being vigorously pursued in India, is viewed with considerable apprehension by local companies, outside…

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Oil War in India Costly Plants May Close Calcutta

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

The oil war, which is being vigorously pursued in India, is viewed with considerable apprehension by local companies outside the pool…

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Postage Stamp That Led to Threat of War London

The Sun · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

The Soviet's new postage stamp is likely to cause diplomatic friction. On it Soviet territory is colored red, and also Includes inland,…

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Sects at War U.S. Pesidency a Butter Struggle New York

Evening News · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

THE religious issue in the campaign for the Presidency remains irrepressible. Charges [?] charges and threats gives an added bitterns…

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Drifting to War World's Peril League Expert's Warning Public Is Blind Geneva

The Labor Daily · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 1

"THE world's choice is not between disarming and remaining armed--not between peace and drift, but between peace and war."…

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