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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Dr. Dolphusde Austrian Dictator Assassinated Most Dangerous Situation Since 1914 Nazi Coup Fails Italy Preparing for War Against Germany London

National Advocate · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

A bombshell was flung into European politics to-day when the Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Dollfuss, was assassinated during a [?] Nazi coup d'etat in Vienna. Throughout the day astounding reports and [?]…

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Graceful Act Mothers of Soldiers Entertained

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 July 1934 · page 10

The Returned Solidors' Women's Auxiliary is proving a live and thoughtful force. On Wednesday afternoon in the Memorial Hall the mothers…

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Austrian Crisis the Casualty List 250 Killed and 1000 Wounded LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

Reports from Vicnna state that it is estimated the full casualty list on both sides during the revolt will be between 200 find 250 killed and 1000…

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War Unlikely The British View LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 July 1934 · page 2

Referring to the Austrian situation to-day the Secretary for War (Lord Hailsham) said the fears of a repetition of events of 1914 were…

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War Anniversary

Leader · Wednesday 1 August 1934 · page 7

Today is the 20th anniversary [?] the declaration of war by Germany on Russia, in 1914. On August 3 of that year she declared war on France, and…

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Army of Officials Bars Way of the Soldier Minister Promises Investigation Canberra, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 2

During a discussion in the House of Representatives on the amending bill which liberalises provisions of the Repatraition Act, Mr. Thorby said the…

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Burlington Theatre Notable Stage Comedy Comes to the Burlington "Where Sinners Meet", "Soldiers of the King" To-night at 8, Matinee T-day 2.30

National Advocate · Saturday 4 August 1934 · page 1

Co-starring Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook R.K.O. Radio's comedy-drama "Where Sinners Meet" will commence its cason to-dny at the…

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Turkey Hurriedly Arms. War Expectations Grow. LONDON

Leader · Monday 6 August 1934 · page 2

Turkey, disarmed with her allies after defeat in the Great Way, under the Treaty of Versailles, has provided [?]54,000,000 for war purposes,…

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War Pensions

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

In view of the forthcoming elections the 10 per cent, reduction imposed by the Financial Relief Act 1934 has been restored as from August 9, 1934, to…

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Anti War Appeal for Funds Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 August 1934 · page 2

The anti-war movement to-day issued an appal for funds in connection with the visit of the Australian deledate, Mrs. H Maroney to the Paris…

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FOR 10 Years No Big War Lloyd George's Views London

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

Declaring that he is willing to guarantee that nations need not fear another major war for 10 years, Mr. Lloyd George, in an interview with…

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Over the Gap Returned Soldier's Suicide SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 August 1934 · page 2

After a perilous descent at the Gap to-night, police recovered the body of George Wilson, 43, returned invalided soldier, whose body was found on a…

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Tragic Plight Fire Destroys Soldier's Home Everything Lost

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 15

ONLY the clothes in which they were dressed were left to Mr and Mrs. Albert G. Thomas and their two young sons when their…

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Baptist Congress. War Denounced. BERLIN

Leader · Friday 10 August 1934 · page 5

Ten thousand [?] attended the Rapllst congress today, and ap[?] the speakers who [?] [?] as [?] The congress [?]…

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Deaths in the War

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 5

Various estimates have been made of the number of combatants killed in the war, and some have been so exaggerated as to suggest that the…

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Oberon Soldiers' Club Gives Helping Hand

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 13 August 1934 · page 5

A meeting of Oberon Returned Soldiers' Club was held on Friday night. There was a good attendance of members…

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War in the Air "Terrible Slaughter" Aircraft Inventor's Fears Amsterdam

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 1

Anthony Fokker, who designed many of Germany's war-time flying machines, in an exclusive interview with the British United Press, said…

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Returned Soldiers Proposed Reduction in Pension Age Request to Farmers and Settlers Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 2

In moving that the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association support a request from the Returnel Soldiers' League that old age…

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War on Shags a Splendid Idea

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 11

BLACK shags have long been retarded as a curse by Madgee district anglers, but up to date is has sat bees fraud…

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Wallerawang Meeting of Returned Men

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 6

We are again having nice weather, after rain, which, for a week, made things very miserable. The Council tractor and grader are working near…

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