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The wars & local soldiers, 1930

593 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 30

"Not Getting Preference" Protest by Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 September 1930 · page 3

"Returned soldiers are not getting an ounce of preference in Government employment; they are just being shot out oh their heads," said the president of…

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Burial of Sir Neville Howse "Surgeon, Soldier and Statesman." (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 September 1930 · page 1

There was a large assembly of distinguished persons at the burial of Sir Neville Howsc at Kensal Green tery…

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Shot in Thigh. Tram Conductor Wounded. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1930 · page 5

Carl Balentine Reinhardt, 24, a tram conductor, whom the police allege fired three shots at a tramdriver, Adolphus Ernest Sichert, near…

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Sensation at Circular Quay Tram Inspector Wounded

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 8

A sensation was caused at Circular Quay, on Wednesday night when, just as theatre crowds were hurrying for the various ferries, three shots were…

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The Value of Wool. Pre-war and Current Prices

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 4

Winchcombe, Garson, Ltd., report 23rd September, 1930: Wool, in common with other textile fibres, has during the past week been…

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Suicide. Due to War Nerves. Scullin's Great Friend. London, Sept. 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 6

Stated at the inquest to have been a great friend of Mr. Scullin, Captain Albert Martin, O.B.E., aged 59, formerly Finance Member of the…

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Returned Soldiers' League a Vice-president Farewelled

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 6

Members of the Singleton Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, gathered in force at the monthly meeting on…

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Sleeping by Camp Fire Ex-soldier Burnt

Singleton Argus · Friday 26 September 1930 · page 6

A returned soldier, A. Mourney, had a terrible experience on Wednesday night. He is walking from Western Australia to his home in Sydney, and…

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A Warning. War on Taxi-buses, Act to Be Strictly Enforced

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 6

A Proclamation was issued in Sydney declaring 125 taxi-buses to be public omnibuses, and the owners have been notified that after October…

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Presentative to Returned Soldier

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 8

Mr. Jack [?] a vice-president of Singleton sub-branch of the Returned Soldier's League, was farewelled by members at the monthly meeting…

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Returned Soldiers' Sub-branch

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 September 1930 · page 8

At the monthly meeting of Singleton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr.P.H. Beckley tendered his resignation as hon,…

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War Declared. Against Crime. World Flying Corps Formed. London, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 5

A world war on International criminals will be declared at Antwerp in October when a great gathering of detective forces assembles…

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Soldiers' Pensions

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 4

Speaking at Parramatta on saturday, the Minister for Repatriation (Mr. Anstey), said, that war pensions would not be reduced by the Federal…

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Limbless Soldiers' Competition

Singleton Argus · Monday 29 September 1930 · page 2

Intending entrants for the above competition are reminded that they must have their entries in not later than September 30th. Full particulars…

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The Taxi-bus War

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 2

A great deal of interest centres on the war which has been declared between the Transport Trust and the proprietors of the taxi-buses, which…

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Pensions Safe. Mr. Anstey to Ex-soldiers

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 2

"While I remain in office your pensions, are safe. They will not be reduced by one penny if I can help it," said the Minister for Repatriation (Mr…

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Returned Soldiers' Social Evening

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 30 September 1930 · page 5

What promises to pan out a very pleasant function is the social evening to be held under the auspices of the Cessnock Returned Soldiers and…

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Who Won the War Military and Human Achievement

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 4

The truth is that no one cause was, or could be, dectsive. The Western Front, the Balkan Front, the tank, the blockade, and propaganda have…

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Peace in China War Lords to Retire Manchurian Intervention SHANGHAI, Sept. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 1

Events of the greatest importance are expected to transpire within the next few days, possibly resulting in the…

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Soldiers and Citizens' Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1930 · page 4

The recent soldires and cnizens ball held in the "West Maitland Town Hall realiced £39/5/10, which is a very satisfactory result,…

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