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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Adelaide War No Fresh Developments Adelaide Thursday

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

There were no untoward incidents on the waterfront to-day, but there was an air of intenseness Traffic Police constantly patrolled the streets…

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Cancel War Debts Advocated by Churches Spirit of Vengeance Should Die London Wednesday

National Advocate · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

Anglican Bishops and Free Church leaders, and the Council of Christian Ministers have appealed to all Christians to urge the cancellation of…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Reduction of War Pensions Opposed

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 16

The monthly meeting of the Molong sub-branch of the R.S.S. I.L. was held in the Memorial Room on Monday night, when…

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War Debts Failure May Result in War a Senator's Warning New York

National Advocate · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 5

Senator C. H. Swanson leader of the United States Geneva delegation, stated to-day: "If he conference fails to accomplish aything we will not have…

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After Scalps Bathurst's Labor War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

Things are moving rapidly in the Labor war at Bathurst, where the Mayor (Ald. Griffin) and other prominent men were recently…

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War's Real Aftermath Now Being Experienced London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 1

"All countries are asking whether the world is sinking into chaos," said Mr. Walter Layton, the well-known economist. "The troubles are…

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A Terrible Menace Call for Local War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

Ordinarily the fly is looked upon as a nauseous thing that is to be killed largely because it offends the finer sensibilities by its…

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Soldiers' Pensions the First Prosecution Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

Herbert Arthur Leigh of Amcliffe was fined £5 at the Central Summons Court to-day for having obtained from Henry Wood an advance of £6/6…

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Common Fly. a Terrible M[?] to Your H[?]th Call for Local War on This Post

Leader · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

Ord[?]lly the [?] [?]s looked upon as a [?]eous thing that [?]s to be killed largely because it ff[?]ds the [?] sen[?]ties by [?] pre[?] As [?]…

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At War China and Japan the First Engagements Serious Fighting in Shanghai

National Advocate · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 2

AT 11.30 TO-NIGHT approximately a thousand. Japanese [?] and marines, with armoured cars, machine suns and bombing detachments, took up positions in the Chapel district, preparatory to [?] the…

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Returned Soldiers. Visit To Orange "Annual"

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 10

Representatives of the Molong sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. attended the annual meeting of the Orange Diggers on Monday night…

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Archbishop's Plea for War's Abolition London

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

The Archbishop of York, preaching at St. Peter's Cathedral to a representative congregation, including the German disarmament delegation,…

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China and Japan at War Momentous Decision Foreign Countries Alarmed

National Advocate · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

China, has decided to declare war on Japan. The momentous decision was taken by the Central Executive committee of the Kuomintang, to which the Nanking Government is…

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Police Called Recalcitrant Digger Removed Refused to Apologise Scene at Soldiers Meeting

National Advocate · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

THE REMOVAL of a member by Sgt. Rhall provided an exciting interinde at the annual meeting of the Bathurst sub-branch of…

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Soldier[?] Auxiliary

Leader · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the R[?]turned Soldiers Ladles Auxiliary will be held at the Memorial Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, and all…

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Verbal War at Darwin DARWIN

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

In a statement printed in the local press the Consul for China, who was recently attacked through the press by the Japanese Consul, concerning the…

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Chinese-japanese War Britain and U.S.A. Take a Hand Warships and Troops for Shanghai Chinese Preparing for War London

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

BOTH U.S.A. and Britain have taken a hand in the Chinese - Japanese war. Both nations have sent troops and warships to the battle area in order to establish a neutral zone…

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Grave Position at Shangh[?] Waiting for Declaration of War Shanghai

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

Following a prolonged silence in the battle area, with the whole of the atmosphere of Shanghai charged with the gravest apprehension…

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The Powers Strong Action Likely Does It Mean Another World War? London

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 2

THE "DAILY HERALD" says that strong action by Britain, United States and Italy against the Japanese policy in China is under active consideration. Mr. Simon is expected to make a statement in the House of Commons to-day…

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Shanghai Position Most Serious "America Drifting Into War" Britain Takes Stand with League

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

The situation in the vicinity of Shanghai has assumed a most serious phase, and international complications may develop. TOKIO, Tuesday. The Minister, Mr. Shigemitsu, on…

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