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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

696 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 9 of 35

Wore Badge Not Returned Soldier a Protest Muswellbrook, Tuesday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 March 1931 · page 5

An admission by a police constable in the course of evidence in a case at Muswellbrook Police Court on Friday, that when…

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Returned Soldiers' Badge. Local Case. Newcastle League's Action

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 1

It is reported that the Newcastle sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I. League has instructed its honorary solicitor to take…

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Soldiers' Point

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 4

The residents of Soldier's Point, Pt. Stephens, propose holding water and ground sports cubing Easter. This will be the first of its kind to be held…

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Returned Soldiers' Badge. Used as Part of Disguise. Local Sub-branch Refers Matter to State Executive

The Scone Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 6

The admission by a police constable in the course of evidence in a case at the Muswellbrook Police Court on Friday that when he…

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The Milk War. (To the Editor.)

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 4

Sir,—There appears in the columns of your valuable paper last week explanations by the manager of the Singleton Dairy Co. giving his version of the…

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Policeman Who Wore Returned Soldier's Badge Report Called For

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 April 1931 · page 2

The acting Commissioner of Police (Superintendent Leary) has called for a full report concerning the alleged use by a police constable at Muswellbrook…

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Anzac Day Kearaley to Observe P. AND C. Assn, Move Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 4

At a meeting of Kearsley Parents and Citizens' Association, it was decided to hold a service on Anzac Day in remembrance and honour of…

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Fratricidal War In Labour Ranks Says Theodore Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 2

Referring to the decision of the Labour Conference to expel him from the movement, Theodore said, "I shall not be…

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Ran Amok Five Wounded LONDON, April 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 1

A message from Budapest states that as the Passover service was ending at the principal Synagogue, a man forced his way to the alter, and…

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War Secret Bluffing of Von Spree 'Governor a Fool'

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1931 · page 8

One of the secrets of the Great War was revealed by Sir Bickham Sweet-Escott, Governor of Fiji from 1912 to 1918…

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Alone and Wounded Camper's Ordeal

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 4

After he had shot himself on Monday morning near Camden, a rabbit-shooter lay helpless for hours before help came. Then he was…

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The Milk War (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1931 · page 2

Sir,—In your issue of Friday last is a letter signed by "Shareholder," in which he makes statements that I think are not quite fair to the management…

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Kurri Soldiers' League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 5

At a meeting of the Kurri Kurri Sub-Eranch of the Returned Soldiers League held at the Drill Hall last night, final arrangements were made…

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Australia's War Debts. Mr. Forsyth Again

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 3

Sir.—Mr. Egan has returned with his reply, but goodness only knows where the reply is located in his letter. Generally speaking, I dismiss his…

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The Milk War (To the Editor)

Singleton Argus · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 6

Sir,—Every man, woman, and child of the Singleton district who desire to see our district advance can assist very simply by asking their friends and…

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Soldiers' Settlement Dance

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

In the Collaroy Soldiers' Settlement Hall on Easter Monday night an old-time dance and euchre party was held in aid of the hall fund. There was a…

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Light Horse Camp. Soldiers Come to Town

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

The annual camp of the 16th Light horse will commence in Dungog to-day. The advance guard has already arrived and has everything in order…

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Soldiers' Children Holiday Arrangements

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 8

Kurri Kurri Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League has been advised by the Junior Red Cross Society that…

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Ran Amok Five Wounded LONDON, April 6

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 8

A message from Budapest states that as the Passover service was ending at the principal Synagogue, a man forced his way to the altar, and…

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Anzac Day Kearsley to Observe P. AND C. Assn. Move Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 11

At a meeting of Kearsley Parents and Citizens' Association, it was decided to hold a service on Anzac Day in remembrance and honour of…

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