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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

363 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 19

In Case of War Mobilisation of Motor Vehicles. Parts

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 June 1934 · page 8

A law has been promulgated providing mobilisation of all private motor cars motor conches, lorries and farm tractors in the event of war. The only exceptions…

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Soldiers' Anzac Dinner

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 1

Sir,—The passing of a motion by the Tyndale Good Templars congratulating Sergeant McLean on raiding the soldiers' dinner on Anzac Day was in my opinion…

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Tas. Tragedy Man Shot Dead Through Open Door Woman Wounded in Head Hobart

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 5

Opening the door of his home, at Narrawa last night, in response to knocking, John Hoare, 64, a wall-known farmer of the district, fell to…

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War Talk Judge's Outspoken Attack Armament Firms Blamed Powerful Factors at Work. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 5

In an outspoken address delivered to University students to-day Judge Foster bitterly assailed those who were urging the people of one country…

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Returned Soldier Rejected

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 4

After a keen debate the Bathurst Council decided by seven votes to four to adhere to its appointment of an impounding officer, despite protests from the…

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Not in Kind Payment Of War Debts United States Proposal Rejected by British Govt. Reply to American Note. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 5

"In the view of His Majesty's Government, the primary question for settlement is the amount that should be paid, having regard to all…

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On Both Sides Australians in South American War

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 4

Information that a number of Australians are taking part in the Bolivian-Paraguayan war in South America is contained in a private letter to a…

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Returned Men Question Of Preference Motion Before Parliament Act Ignored by Employers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr. Ross (U.A.P., Kogarah) submitted a resolution declaring it to be a matter of urgent necessity that…

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Returned Soldiers and City Council Employment President's Minute to League Executive

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 4

At a largely attended meeting of the executive of the Grafton Sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., last night the president, Mr. V. Kinchington, presented a…

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HITLER His Soldierly Qualities Ruthlessness and Discipline "Foreign Adventurers" Warned. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 5

"Only soldiers possessing soldierly qualities of ruthlessness and discipline could have done what Hitler did," said Rudolf Hess, Herr…

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TUBERCULOSIS Life Pension For Soldiers New Legislation Other Important Amendments. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 5

Full pension for life will be granted ex-soldiers suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis due to war service. The Minister for Health, Mr. Marr…

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Smithy's Plane the Anzac Leaves New Zealand. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 5

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's monoplane was taken aboard the Mariposa at Auckland to-day and safely stowed on the deck tennis court. The machine has the…

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War Pensions From London War Office Some Surprises Due. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 July 1934 · page 5

The holders of the distinguished conduct medal in this State, who are in recepit of a war disability pension, are entitled to a decoration pension of 6d…

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Repatriation War Pension Appeals 1607 SUCCESSFUL, 7535 Rejected. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 July 1934 · page 5

The Minister for Repatriation, Mr. Marr, to-day made available figures relating to war pension appeal tribunals…

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Coff's Harbor Soldiers' League

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 July 1934 · page 7

At the monthly meeting of the Coff's Harbor branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, mention was made that arrangements in connection with the visit of the…

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Fatal Kick Old Mortar Shell Explodes Six Killed, 25 Wounded. Paths

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 July 1934 · page 5

While the Dragoons were drilling at Maison Lafayette, a sergeant kicked an old mortar shall, which exploded, killing six and wounding 25…

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Smithy's Plane 'Prohibited Import' Use of the Name Anzac. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 5

An indication was given on behalf of the Federal government to-day of the small possibility of…

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Restoration of Pensions Wives of Incapacitated Soldiers Minister Sympathetic. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 5

Complete restoration of pensions 1p wives of incapacitated soldiers is expected to be a provision of the Federal budget, to be introduced in the House of…

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DILLINGER Outlaw Shot Dead While Leaving Theatre Two Women Wounded. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 24 July 1934 · page 5

The sensational career of John Dillinger, America's greatest criminal of recent history, came to a sudden end to-night as Federal agents and…

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£176,000 ESTATE Mother Disinherits Son Upset by Marriage Windfall for Returned Soldiers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 6

Although she left an estate valued at £176,000, Mrs. Elizabeth Kirby, who was closely associated with one of Sydney's leading funeral firms for…

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