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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Revolt in Portugal Soldiers Join Rebels

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 August 1931 · page 1

London, Wednesday.—A number of rebels, armed with machine guns and rifles, attacked the barracks of an artillery regiment at Lisbon,…

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DETAINED Wounded Suspect Alert Police Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 1

Detectives to-day detained a man in connect on with the alleged attempt to break into the home of Mrs. Ena Smith, at…

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WESTON Returned Soldiers Sub-branch Formed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 August 1931 · page 5

That the returned men of Weston and district have realised the benefits of linking up with the R.S.and S.I.L.A. was manifest at a meeting…

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Three Shots Alleged Thief Wounded Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 1

After an exciting chase, during which three shots were fired, at North Sydney early this morning, an alleged thief was wounded In…

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"War Always Possible" Warning At Military Function Country Should Be Prepared

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 1

The world is not in a state of perpetual peace, and war is always possible, therefore it is our duty to our country to be ready to defend it, said Major-General Bennett on Saturday afternoon. The commander of the 2nd Division…

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War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 5

The ladies' committee of the West Maitland School of Arts conducted a war bridge tournament in the hall of the institution last night. There…

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War Debts Cancellation

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 6

Even America is waking up to the fact that her trade, and the world's trade, is hampered by the intolerable load of the world's…

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Veterans at War Superannuated Ships IRON v. STEEL

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 8

The strange metamorphosis that overtook many an old and superannuated ship during the Great War is described in the…

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Soldiers' Memorial. Beautification Scheme

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 1 September 1931 · page 2

In connection with the beautification scheme carried out at the Soldiers' Memorial, and to which reference has been made in previous issues, a few…

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War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 September 1931 · page 3

The second of the series of six war bridge evening conducted by St. John's Younger Set. will be held in the Assembly Room, Catholic Hall,…

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"Cancel War Debts" Sydney Accountant's View

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 1

Opposition to nationalisation or control of banking was expressed by Mr H. C. Brierley, the well-known accountant, in evidence given before the…

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Returned Soldiers Branch at Weston

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 September 1931 · page 2

A subbranch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League has been formed at Weston. There was a fair attendance at…

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Civil War Street Battles Bareclona Barcelona. Sept. 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 September 1931 · page 1

The general strike which was suddenly called off yesterday, has been resumed. The terrorist leaders' inability…

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Lover Bound Over Wounded Sweetheart "Irritated Me."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 September 1931 · page 6

An incident in which two lovers figured had a sequel at Devon Assizes at Ex[?] when Leonard Knight, 20, farm…

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FIRED Thief Surprised Wounded Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 1

Awakened early this morning by the ringing of a burglar alarm, George Jones, caretaker of the Ramsgate…

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War Bridge Pleasant Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 4

The second of the series of six war bridge evenings being conducted by St. John's Younger Set was held last night in the Cathalle Hall, and…

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Old Age, Invalid and War Pensions a Remarkable Total

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 9 September 1931 · page 3

In view of the rehabilitation plan which includes a cut in pensions of all kinds, it is of interest to analyse the tables presented by Mr…

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Riot of Convicts Guard Fatally Wounded

Singleton Argus · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 1

Salt Lake City (U.S.), Wednesday. One convict was killed and a guard fatally wounded, and four others, including a warden,…

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Waterside Work Soldiers' Claims NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 September 1931 · page 2

Wickham branch of the A.L.P. carried the following resolution unanimously: "That we urge the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. F. Brennan) to…

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Soldier Passes B-.g. McArthur Onslow Camden Identity Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 September 1931 · page 1

Brigadier-General George McLean McArthur-Onslow died at his home, at Camden, this morning, aged 56. He had been ill for a week, and…

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