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

The wars & local soldiers, 1935

626 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 18 of 32

He'll Poison Them Christian Italy Makes War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 3

IT is reported that Signor Mussolini will attempt to overwhelm Abyssinia in a mass attack of 400 aeroplanes widely diffusing tear…

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Mimic Air War Over London

Leader · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 5

Cu[?] ber[?] be[?] carrying a "rictim" of raiding planes in the [?]…

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Is Largely Attended and Is Happy Function Soldiers' "Mother" Honored

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 3

When he extended a civic reception, the Mayor (Ald. Ashley) said it was 15 years since Lithgow had had the honor of a visit by a Governor and…

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Abyssinia. Is War Imminent? Sands are Running Out. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 2

From the capital of Abyssinia came an ominous message last night: “The sands are running out and the…

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Causes of the War From German Aspect Novel W.e.a. Lecture

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 5

At the last class meeting Mr. Hancock, the tutor, entertained the class with a novel lecture. He endeavored to speak as a patriotic German who…

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Soldiers' Preference Alleged Breach of Act Hill End Episode

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 3

ALLEGATIONS of a contravention to the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act in the refusal of an official at Hill End…

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New Rifle for British Soldiers

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 August 1935 · page 3

The "Sunday Despatch" says that, after tests with British and foreign rifles, the War Office has adopted a new service rifle of British design…

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War with Abyssinia. Would Shake Civilisation. CAPETOWN

Leader · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 1

General Smuts, interviewed, [?] be considered the whole system of civilization would be shaken to its foundation if the League of Nations failed…

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War Looming Abyssinia and Italy Both Countries Defiant Italy Rushing Troops Through Canal (Copyright Reserved) LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 2

The "Times" special correspondent at Addis Ababa says it is now possible to indicate the Emperor's policy more clearly. He will accept no…

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What War Will Mean Mr. Eden's Warning PARIS

National Advocate · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 2

During to-day's discussions with representatives of the French Government, Mr. Eden laid emphasis on the wiser issues in Europe and…

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"Breaking of the Storm" Weekly W.e.a. Lecture War Factors Analysed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 2

In his lecture on Wednesday, night Mr. H. S. Hancock endeavored to analyse the various factors leading up to the Great War. He successfully…

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Abyssinia Preparing Every Man a Soldier Addis Ababa

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 August 1935 · page 2

The Emperor of Ethiopia, the Empress, Duke Harrar, and Ministers and ladies of the court, attended Mass at St. Glordighis to-day, and partook of…

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War Preparationh in Italy Rome

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1935 · page 2

The most visible outward signs that Italy is in the throes of military preparations is the number of soldiers in the streets of the larger…

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"War Is Inevitable" View of French Press British Cabinet Meeting Called London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 August 1935 · page 1

In view of the early meeting of Cabinet, London is the centre of dip[?] In view of the early meeting of Cabinet, London is the centre of…

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When Day Are War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 18

Many are the dre[?] able for beach [?] when are being [?] un white or gay [?]…

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Odds on War LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 2

The Lloyds betting is odds on an Italian-Abyssinian conflict. The underwrites are refusing further insurance against war risks…

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Our Soldiers "Lest We Forget" Rev. R. W. Wannan's Address

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 August 1935 · page 10

THE tendency on the part of many people to forget the soldiers who had lost their lives at the war and the returned…

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Returned Men Meet Governor Pleased With "Guard"

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the R.S.S.L in the club rooms on Tuesday night The president (Mr. R. Hopkins)…

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A Unique War Chest

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 3

In Spandau Citadel — precisely speaking, in the dark-red, looming, mediaeval crenellated "Julius Tower"—is guarded the famous…

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No Immediate Lead British Cabinet Defers Action Italian War Preparations Continue London

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 August 1935 · page 1

Those who were hopeful that Britain would give an immediate lead to Europe in the Italian Abyssinian dispute at to-day's…

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