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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

3,770 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 189

Augustin Cochin. Great French Soldier

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 41

A noteworthy book has recently appeared in Paris which brings into relief a noble figure too little remembered by his countrymen, throughout the world…

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Kellog and the Unknown Soldier Knelt to Pray

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 45

When the American Secretary of State, Mr. F. B. Kellogg, visited Paris for the signing of the treaty to abolish wars of aggression, he, as did other…

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Kippax Toone at Soldiers Appel

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 2

THE manager of the English cricket [?] Mr. F. C. Toone, and the captain of the New South Wales Eleven Mr. Alan Kippax, have promised to take…

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France Fears German Attempt to Regain Pre-War Naval Eminence Powerful New Cruisers Heavily Armed and Armored Building Race? Paris

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1929 · page 4

The French Ministry for Marine' is watching with no little anxiety the German Government's naval, plans, as revealed by the new and…

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Polo Mishap Anzac's Bad Luck Delmonte

The Sun · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 6

The defeat of the Anzac-Hawalian polo team by Eastcott was mainly attributable to the accident in which Pearson's collarbone was broken…

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Anzac Day. Close Holiday in Queensland. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 12

To State secretary of the Returned Soldiers League, Mr. J. H. Holliday, stated that the league recently approached the premier (Mr. McCormack), asking that the…

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A War Game

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 27

Here we have two forts, each manned by five soldiers. Let two…

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Twice Wounded on Stage Trick Rifleman Shoots Partner PARIS

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

A curious variation of the William Tell drama was enacted at a Reuil music hall. Peuplier, an actor, had to stand while…

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No “Peace” Talk During War

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 2

Why this Industrial “Peace” Conference? If the bosses intended to give anything of value to the workers would they—whose leading representatives will attend this Conference—continue to put the hoot in still more savagely to timber…

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Army of 98 Now War on "Go-getters"

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 9

A further 28 councils advised Blacktown Shire Council last night that they , were willing to co-operate in the war on "go-getter" land salesmen. Twelve…

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"Beer War" 7 Shot Dead Chicago Horror Gang Vendetta Chicago

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 5

ONE of the most cold-blooded crimes in the history even of Chicago, occurred to-day and marked another stage of the…

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Grist for the Millers Flour Is Up Bread Dearer Than in War Period Public Pays

The Labor Daily · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

"DO it now." "Hasten slowly." These two slogans are very popular with the executive of the Flourmill Owners' Association…

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For The Next War Warships Welcomed “Labor” Leader Joins Parson and Big Business TOWNSVILLE, Feb. 3

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 3

The other day H.M.A.S. Platypus and submarines Otway and Oxley visited Townsville. Of course, as the occasion deserved, they were treated…

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Timber War Several Unions Now Involved Geelong Move A.W.U. Members Concerned Ultimatum to Workers in Newcastle NEWCASTLE

The Sun · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 12

Although Newcastle timber merchants and timber workers have been working amicably since January 22, an ultimatum was given by the merchants to-day that on or after Monday next, the 48-hour week must be worked. It is said that the men will adhere to their former decision to…

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Flood Assistance For Soldier Settlers

The Land · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 13

The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Thorby, was empowered by the State Cabinet on Wednesday to afford whatever measure of…

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Limbless Soldier's Aquatic Club Appeal

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 4

At the usual citizens Committee Meeting held at the Hotel Australia on Tuesday afternoon last, a novel suggestion was made to assist the…

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Soldiers' Day Appeal. Carnival Postponed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 12

The committee of the Returned Soldiers" Day appeal last evening decided to postpone the carnival which was to be held to-day in Martin-place. The carnival was to have been…

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Soldier Settlers. Insurance Policies. Lands Department Criticised. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 11

At a meeting of the Walbundrie sub-branch of the Roturned Soldiers' League it was decided "to protest against the Lands Department's demand that private insurance policies…

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Postponed Soldiers' Day Appeal Rain Insurance

The Sun · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 10

The committee of the Soldiers' Day Appeal decided last night, as there was the possibility of heavy rain, to postpone the carnivals that were to have…

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Soldiers' Appeal Again Postponed

The Labor Daily · Friday 15 February 1929 · page 7

MR. OWEN, secretary of the Soldiers' Day Appeal, which was to have been made to-day, has been compelled…

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