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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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War Film. Nurse Cavell's Death. London, Feb. 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 11

The first official British comment on the film, "Dawn, which incorporates the story of the shooting by Germans of Nurse Edith Cavell, and has been the subject of…

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Producer Says He Will Show War Film Threatened Rising Tide of Public Opinion "Re-create Mischief" London

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

"If the film showing the sacrifice of Nurse Edith Cavell is banned, I will show it in every theatre over which the Board of Film Censors…

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Memorial Unveiled. Granville Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 12

Memorial stained-glass windows, bearing the names of 240 parishioners of St. Mark's Church, Granville, who served in the Great War, were unveiled yesterday by…

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Graythwaite. Soldiers' Outing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 12

Every returned soldier inmate of Graythwaite, North Sydney, who was able to accept the invitation, was yesterday entertained at a motor outing by the Austin Club. The…

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Nats. Are All in to Hold Wollondilly Ex-soldiers Not Wanted

The Labor Daily · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 4

NATIONALISM, having selected Mr. M. F. Morton, ex- M.L.A., and brother-in-law of Sir George Fuller, to run for the…

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Life of Hectic Pleasure Bishop Declares Soldiers' Sacrifice May be in Vain Memorial Windows

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 3

"Those heroes who have given their, lives may have given them in vain if the present life of hectic pleasure is continued,"…

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Outing for Soldiers Motor Club Takes Men from Graythwaite

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 February 1928 · page 7

The soldiers at Graythwaite had a motor outing on Saturday. It was arranged by the Austin Motor Club, with " Mr. T. R. Donaldson as president and…

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Welcome Home Party

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 19

TUBEROSES and delphiniums were chosen to decorate the table at Romano's on Saturday afternoon, at Which girl friends welcomed Miss Mary…

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"War of Independence."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 6

History in the making has such vital interest that even the glorious records of the past become like fossils in ancient rocks. Australia, with its steel works, its busy woollen and cotton mills, its hundred and one factories creating not only all kinds of implements, but also turning…

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S.a. War Memory

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 8

Sir,—With regard to a statement on the death of Mr. Labram a few hours [?] entered Kimberley (E.N.23/1/28): Mr. Lairam was killed on February 9, 1900, and Kimberley was [?]…

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The War Debt Drain of Fonds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 13

In spite of progress made last year in the settlement of the various Allied debts. Great Britain is still far from attaining the objective of the Balfour Note—namely, that the total…

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War Widow Rejected for Job As Cleaner

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 4

AT St, Peters council last night, Ald. [?] opposed the recommendation of a committee that the temporary cleaner and caretaker should…

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War Honor Handed Back "Dawn" Sidelight Heroine's Protest Brussels

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 1

MADAME Ada Bodart, a former colleague of Nurse Cavell, has returned to the British Government her O.B.E…

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War on Road Hogs Government Will Act Reply to Magistrate "News" Campaign Succeeds

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 9

THE Minister for Justice, Mr. Lee, said to-day that, if necessary, legislation would be introduced to "scotch the road hog." The Minister said he would not countenance a continuance…

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WARP & Weft of Our Future Industrial History Steel Supreme. In Peace or War. Newcastle's Noted Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 6

In the history of every nation are tables Betting out the dates of memorable events. Australia's proud though comparatively brief record of land and sea battles is largely bound…

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Soldiers' Day Appeal

Evening News · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 6

For a large number of [?] the war has never really [?] They got away from the shell fire and [?]…

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Employing Returned Soldiers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 16

The Returned Soldiers' League Employment Bureau for the four weeks ended February 9 found positions for 63 returned soldiers Ninety-four applications for relief were dealt…

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News From the Country Wouldn't Listen "Returned Soldier Business" P.M. Interrupts Tamworth

The Sun · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 18

"If you are going to bring any returned soldier business into this affair. I don't want to hear you," said Mr. E. A. May, P.M., to a defendant in the…

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Social Gossip Getting Ready for Soldiers' Day Martin Place Canteen

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 February 1928 · page 19

MRS. F. F. ARMSTRONG, who will be in charge of the refreshment canteen in Martin Place on Soldiers' Day, February 24, will entertain her…

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Shooting Accident. Boy Fatally Wounded. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 16

Alexander Gray, aged 16, accidentaily shot himself this morning, and died almost immediately. With his father and his brother-in-law,…

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