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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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"Would Mean War" If England And Germany Drift Apart Nazi Opinion. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 26 May 1937 · page 5

The "Allgemeine Zeitung," in an editorial, pays unusual attention to a Dominions editorial. It is entitled, "A Word to the Empire Conference," and is…

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61,678 DEATHS Violence And Accidents Australia's Post-war Total. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 4

Since the Great War 61,678 persons have been killed by violence or accident, thus exceeding the number of deaths of Australian soldiers during…

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Soldier Preference Randwick Council Decision. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 4

At a meeting of Randwick Council last night legal opinions were read on the interpretation of the law relating to returned soldiers. The opinion was…

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Returned Soldiers Men Who Did Not Sail Employment Act Position

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 4

According to two legal opinions read at Randwick Council this week, men who enlisted in the A.I.F. but did not sail from…

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Talks About Talkies "The General Died at Dawn" War in China

Daily Examiner · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 10

Gary Cooper comes to the screen again in the sensational melodrama, "The General Died at Dawn," as a devil-me-care soldier of fortune. Hav-…

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Spanish War Italian Ship Bombed. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 5

It is reported that an Italian warship was hit by a bomb when Government planes raided Palma, killing 7 townspeople and injuring 113…

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Mob Violence 4 Killed, 80 Wounded Clash at Motor Works. Chicago

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 5

At least four were killed and 80 wounded in a battle between police and striking steel workers who were attempting to, enter the Republic truck…

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Grave Situation Spanish Planes Bomb German Warship 23 Dead, 83 Wounded Hurried Nazi Cabinet Meeting Additional Protective Measures. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 5

A grave situation has arisen as a result of the bombing of the German warship Deutschland by two Spanish Government aeroplanes…

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Arms Race "Must End In War" Mussolini's Belated Discovery. Milan

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 June 1937 · page 5

Signor Mussolini, in an unsigned article in "Popolo d'ltalia," illustrates his interview with American newspapers last Thursday…

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"Atrocious" Bombardment of Almeria All Ships Destroyed Deadly Shells Fired Hospitals Filled with Wounded. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 5

Although the situation with regard to the Spanish civil war is still delicate it has, nevertheless, eased at least superficially…

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R.S. AND S.I.L.A. Ulmarra Sub-Branch Soldier Settlers "Grievance Officer " APPOINTED

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the Ulmarra sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday night. The vice-president…

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If War Came Britain and Dominions Statement By Eden at Imperial Conference London

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 5

When the principal delegates to the Imperial Conference resume discussions to-day they will be confronted with one of the most…

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Clash Feared U.S.A. Steel Strike Special Police Enlisted. Monroe (Michigan)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 June 1937 · page 5

Fearing open hostilities between the Republic Steel Corporation and the C.I.O., the Mayor, Mr. Knaggs, has called on citizens with military…

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Courting in Barracks Soldier's Life to Be Happier

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 June 1937 · page 12

Soldiers of to-morrow will be able to girls in the boudoirlike reception-rooms of the new luxury barracks of Britain…

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Shots Fired in Police Chase Fugitive Wounded Explosion at Bowling Club Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 5

After a chase in which several shots were fired at Kensington early this morning, Constable Macdonald. of Daceyville police station, shot a…

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To Maintain Order Soldiers and Police Ordered Out. Monroe (Michigan)

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 5

Governor Murphy has ordered 300 militia and 100 State police here to maintain order during a huge union protest meeting To-morrow…

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Shotgun Clash Non-unionists Wounded. Anderson (Indiana)

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 5

Nine non-union automobile, workers were wounded in a shotgun clash at Cumuawa. The police have begun a search for a man who allegedly fired…

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At Anzac When Lad Aged 14 Now in Casino Hospital

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 1

Ewart Linley, who claims to have been the youngest soldier at Gallipoli, is no a patient at Casino Memorial Hospital…

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Catholic Priest War Hero Arrested in Germany London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph's" Berlin correspondent says the arrest of Father Rupert Mayr on "technical charges" has dismayed the army as Father Mayr…

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His Last Wish Drum Buried with Old Soldier

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 June 1937 · page 2

Despite strong representations to have it preserved, a drum with which Thomas Buckley, 79 years ago urged on soldiers in the American Civil War, was…

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