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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Dismissal of Returned Soldiers Rostmaster-general Replies to League. No Other Course Open. Sydney, Monday

Singleton Argus · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 2

In a letter to the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, the Postmaster General (Mr Green) says that he cannot prevent the" dismissal of…

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Dungog's War Memorial

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 5

If the splendid Council Chambers and Memorial Hall Soldiers' Club is a true reflex of the intelligence of the citizens of the town and district then…

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Gone Now. War Bitterness. Tributes to German Consul

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 1

Expressions of pleasure at the disappearance of wartime hatred and enmity between Australia and Germany were coupled with tributes to the…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 1

A start was made yesterday to beautify the surroundings at the Soldiers' Memorial. The council is providing the material, and members of the…

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Cessnock Returned Soldiers Second Annual Reunion

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 August 1931 · page 1

The Cessnock Returned Soldiers' annual reunion dinner, held at the Drill Hall, Aberdare, on Saturday night, was largely attended, and…

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Graf Zeppelin Flies to England First to Land Since the War. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 August 1931 · page 2

The Graf Zeppelin flew to England from Friedrichshayen to-day, and later landed at Hanworth. This is the first time that a German…

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War Debts Abolition Urged. Banker's Opinion London, Aug. 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 1

"I see no prospect of any permanent improvement in trade and unemployment, except through a drastic soaling-down…

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War Office Contracts Australian Tenderers Successful

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 2

The Australian Press Association understands that Australian tenderers have secured the bulk of the War Office's valuable half-yearly…

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From War to Commerce Lithgow Munition Machinery's New Work

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 2

In order to keep the men and machines employed, many harmless articles of commerce are now being made at the munition factories of the…

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Germany's War Debts Revision Recommended by U.s.a. Adviser

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

Revision of the whole War Debt reparation strcture is recommended in a report' received at Washington from Mr Albert Wiggan, American member…

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Abolition of War Debts Views of Bank of England Director

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 8

"I see no prospect of any permanent improvement in trade and unemployment, except through a drastic scaling-down or cancellation…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 2

The work of beautifying the grounds at the Soldiers' Memorial will be completed to-morrow. As many as 16 "Diggers" have been engaged on the…

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Shell-shocked Soldiers League Protests Against Treatment

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Bankstown branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, allegations were made that shell-shocked returned soldiers were…

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More Post Office Dismissals Returned Soldiers Put Off Axe Falls on Seventy-seven. Melbourne

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 August 1931 · page 6

Forty-one more returned soldiers were dismissed from the Post Office to-day, whilst another 36 will lose their jobs at the Sydney G.P.O…

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The Singleton Argus. MONDAY, 24th AUGUST, 1931. Local and General News Further Reduction in War Pensions

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 August 1931 · page 2

We have been informed by the Singleton postmaster, Mr M. L. Pryor, that there will be a further reduction in war pensions to take effect from…

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Further Reductions in War Pensions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

We have been advised by the Muswellbrook Postmaster, that there will be a further reduction in war pensions to…

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Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 5

A general meeting of all returned soldiers of Weston and district, including Hebburn No. 2, Sawyer's Gully. Bishop's Bridge, and soldier…

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Echo of Soldiers' Re-union President Replies to Criticism

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 August 1931 · page 2

At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Returned Soldiers' League last night, the president (Mr. G. Hynd) made reference to an…

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Anzac Biscuits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 August 1931 · page 3

1 cup rolled cats, 1 small cup coconut, 1 cup flour, 1 small cup sugar, 4lb butter, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, [?] teaspoon carb,…

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Hearty Welcome Sir Isaac and Lady Isaacs Anzac Ball Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 5

The arrival of the Governor-General and Lady Isaacs at the gatiy-decorated Empire palais Royale last evening where the Auza[?] Hall was conducted…

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