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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

422 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 22

War Debts an Important Conference World Wide Movement Likely LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

THE hasty return to Washington from London of the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Lindsay, is of special…

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Soldiers’ Auxiliary Function

Leader · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

An American afternoon is to be conducted this afternoon by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, which functions to co-operation with the local [?]…

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Spread of Communism. Soldiers’ Homes Not Immune

Leader · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 2

The spread of communism in Sydney and in various parts of the country astonishes those who hear of it for the first time. The serpent raises…

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Razor Slashing Sensation at Lithgow Two Wounded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 7

A sensational razor slashing affray is alleged to have taken place in the vicinity of the stairway of the old Oddfellows Hall…

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Nearing War Sino-Jap. Tension SHANGHAI

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 1

Illustration the tension here pending the League of Nation's decision on the Chinese-Japanese dispute, Major Fleetwood, the acting…

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Tug of War Finals Trades Hall Events

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 4

The lightweight tug-o'-war final at the Trades Hall on Tuesday night provided the keenest struggle of the series, McKellars Tigers defeating…

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Religious War Outbreaks in Spain Widespread Unrest London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 2

Posters calling upon citizens to put an end to convents and religious tyranny have appeared on the walls or convents in Spain, where grave fears…

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Japan and China on Verge of War Britain as Mediator LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 2

While the Great Powers—notably Britain and the United States—are exerting at Geneva their influence to avert open war…

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Wounded Constables Visited by Commissioner NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) paid an official visit to Newcastle to-day, one of his objects being to see Constables Kenny and Smith,…

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Bread for Fourpence War Starts in Sydney Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 1

The bread war has broken out afresh. The People's Bakers Association, which has the support of the Housewives' Progressive Association,…

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Soldiers’ Auxiliary Effort

Leader · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

In the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, the members of the Returned Soldiers Ladies’ Auxiliary held a successful American gift…

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Parisites" "Only Two the Wounded Constables That Tragic S.P. Raid Sensational Evidence at Police Court NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 2

A crowded court was electrified to-day when sensational evidence was given concerning the shooting or Constables Kenny and Smith,…

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Manchurian War U.S.A. Invited to League of Nations Geneva

National Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 5

The Council of the League of Nations has decided to invite the United States to assist in the settlement of the Sino-Japanese dispute, China…

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Man Badly Wounded

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 4

During a quarrel at Kenebri last week, Walter Arnold was struck on the back of the head with an axe. Arnold was conveyed to the…

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Bread War Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 1

A bread war commenced in most suburbs this morning. when the People's Bakers' Association, said to represent about 90 bakeries,…

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British Election Snowden's Bitterness Attack on Former Associates Fomenting Class War LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 1

IN THE Course of a broadcast address to-day the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Snowden) said that the Labor Party's programme was…

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Sydney Bread War the First Shots the first shots In the bread were fired in most of the suburbs this morning

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 2

According to Mr Sowell, of the People's Bakers' Association, the plan to sell cheap bread is meeting with great support in every suburb…

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Sydney Bread War. Miss Geach’s Denial SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 5

Miss Portia Geach, the president of the Housewives’ Progressive Association, says that there is no truth whatever in the statement that her…

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In Ireland Gunmen Remain Silent Civil War Unthinkable LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 2

"THUS far Ireland is completely peaceful," says the News Chronicle," "The unmen are silent." There has been issued, however,…

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Drew Soldier's Pension and Also the Dole Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 1

Tasman Edward Ford (40), laborer, was charged at the Central Court to- day with having obtained food relief orders by stating he was destitute…

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