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

The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Labor Against War Mr. Henderson's Speech General Strike Weapon London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 1

"What is more hideous than seeing in public parks a gun inscribed on one side 'Captured from the Germans' and on the other side that the makers…

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Aircraft in War Position of Japan and U.S.A. WASHINGTON

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1934 · page 1

Brig.-Gen. John Mitchell, a retired army officer, informed the Aviation Commission to-day that America's most dangerous enemy was Japan…

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Attitude Towards War Labor Policy Criticised British War Minister's Speech London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

Describing the Labor Congress' attitude towards war as "incredibly dangerous and foolish," the Minister for War (Lord Hailsham), speaking…

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Paradox of War British Guns Kill British Hideous, Says Henderson London

National Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 2

"What is more hideous than to see in a public park a gun inscribed on one side Captured from the Germans', and on the other side…

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Of Air Race Returned Soldiers Preference Act to be Amended Overdraft Rate Reduction Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, the Premier, Mr. Stevens. in an answer to a series of questions concerning the appointment of a…

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Labor's War Policy Criticised by Lord Hailsham London

National Advocate · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 2

Describing the Labor conference's attitude toward war as "incredibly "incredibly dangerous and foolish," the secretary for War (Lord Halisham) speaking…

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Silent Cities Grim War Lessons

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 15

Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G., State President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, in a recent address, stated that some…

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Prince Henry Opens Anzac House Tribute to Australians Royal Visitor Again Loyally Welcomed Perth

National Advocate · Saturday 6 October 1934 · page 2

The Duke of Gloucester was again the recipient of tumultuous welcomes when he fulfilled his official engagements to-day…

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Hotter Than Ever Strings of Possibles at Anzac District Shooters Score

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 4

THERE was a wonderful congregation of marksmen at Anzac Range, Liverpool, on Saturday last, and the scoring…

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Civil War the Spanish Outlook Serious Court Trials Street Fighting MADRID

National Advocate · Monday 8 October 1934 · page 2

Events developed rapidly late last night and martial law was proclaimed to quell the outbreak of civil war. The rebels,…

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Against War Lithgow A.L.P. Decision Newnes Development As Defence Measure

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 3

Lithgow A.L.P., at its meeting on Tuesday night, deprecated the utterances of Lord Milne regarding the possibility of war, and decided to join…

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An Old-days Tug-of-war. One That Lasted [?] Hours

Leader · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 6

As s result of the [?]-of war at a sports meeting at Cowra last week. which lasted for 22| minutes, talk naturally turned to [?] regarding…

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Cassilis Riflemen at Anzac

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 6

MR C.E. Smith, secretary of the Cassilis Rifle club, and Mr T. Hesley represented the club at the big shoot at Anzac. Shooting…

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War on Rabbits P.P. Board's Action

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 7

THE Pilliga Board has finally informed landholders to carry cut certain work in connection with rabbit destruction within a period…

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War-time President Dead

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 6

The death is announced of M. Raymond Poincare, who was President…

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The Rifle. Success at Anzac Range. Bryant and Dein Do Well

Leader · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 6

In [?] the Orange [?] Club po[?] [?] who may yet [?] [?] to Orange…

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War Prevention. a Professor's Theory. Talk to Rotary Club

Leader · Wednesday 17 October 1934 · page 1

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No War Temper General Smuts Deprecates Rumors LONDON

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 1

General Smuts, who was to-day installed as rector of St. Andrew's University, in the course of his address, declared that he did not agree with…

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Another Great War No Immediate Danger News of General Smuts London

National Advocate · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 2

In a speech at his installation as rector of St. Andrew's University (Scotland), General Smutes said he did not agree with the view that the…

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Women's Auxiliary Anzac and Armistice Assn

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 October 1934 · page 2

FOLLOWING is the annual report of the women's auxiliary of the Mudgee A. and A. Association read at the annual meeting of the…

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