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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Australia's War History

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 2

The Auditor-General is complaining of the heavy cost of Dr. Bean's official History of Australia in the War, and urging that the completion of the…

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Denman Section Anzac Day at Denman Me. Payne's Address

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 5

At the observances of Anzac Day at the Memorial School of Arts last week, a fine address was delivered by Mr. J. H. A. Payne…

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Civil War Archbishop's Fears Brisbane

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 3 May 1932 · page 2

"The position to-day in Australia is far more serious than the ordinary citizen realises. If to-morrow, or any day in the near future, you take, your…

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Cancelling War Debts. First Steps Towards Prosperity London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 2

Cancellation of war debts and reparations and the establishment of a sterling basis in international finance were emphasised by…

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War Service Homes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 4

The Minister for the Interior (Mr. Parkhill) informed Mr. Itowley James that, up to December 31, £28,722,590 had been spent in the purchase…

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Masonic Service at St. Albany. Anzac Day Observance. Impressive Scenes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

St. Alban's Church was crowded to its utmost capacity on Sunday evening last when the members of Muswellbrook…

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Talk of Civil War

The Scone Advocate · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

In a leader in its issue of Tuesday last, the "Newcastle Herald" says:— "The country to-day is in the grip of elements which are extremely…

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Returned Soldiers Non-Partisan Strict Adherence To Policy Senator Dunn's Statement Denied

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

"The returned men of this State, together with the people of the Commonwealth, are steadfastly set against the inflaming af party passions and prejudices, particularly in these hours of national stress."…

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Famous Airmen Capt. L. Holden War Record

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 4

Captain L. Holden was born in St. Peters, Adelaide, South Australia. He enlisted in 1915 with the…

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Problem of War Debts World on Brink of Precipice Cancellation or Revision?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 8

The address on "War Debts and Reparations," given by the Rev. R. S. Lee, under the auspices of the Maitland branch of the Teachers' Federation in the Junior Technical School, was listened to with marked attention and interest by a…

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Arms For Japan War Preparations Afoot London

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 1

"Reynolds' News" says that within the next few weeks between 20 and 30 ships will leave British shores carrying munitions. Japan, having crushed China, has established a puppet State in…

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Cessnock Meeting Declares Solidly for Lang. Will Stand Behind State Government in Present Crisis. Senator Dunn Wants to fight New Guard 'I'll Put 40,0^00 Soldiers Against Them

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 5

Enti[?]ustic second denoting solid support for Mr. Lang in the present crisis, were witnessed at the Strand Theatre on Sunday night, when Mr. J. A. Btsuley (leader of the State Labour Party in the Federial House), Mr. Ward (State member for East Sydney), Senator Dunn…

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War Service Homes Complaints of Ex-soldiers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 3

Complaints that homes built by the War Service Homes Commission had not been constructed according to specifications, and that they were badly…

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Boy Scouts War Bridge Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 6

A further successful war bridge evening in aid of the 1st West Maitland Troop of Boy Scouts was conducted in the Soldiers' Club rooms last…

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New Force Rush to Enlist Manythreats Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 1

Following the announcement that the Federal Government had authorised the formation of a special police…

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Rush of Citizens for Enlistment. Prime Minister and Ministers Threatened. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 1

A message from Canberra states that, following the announcement that the Federal Government had authorised the formation, of a…

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To-day's Recipe Anzac Biscuits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 3

1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup flour, 1 small cup sugar, 40z butter, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, 1 teaspoon carbonate of soda…

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Lust, to Kill Extraordinary Story Fought in War Paris, May 11

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 7

According to the extraordinary admissions to the examining Magistrate, Douguloff, who is charged with having assassinated M. Doumer,…

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SINGLETON Mechanics-Soldiers' Club the Finances Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 10

A meeting of the committee of the Mechanics' Institute and Returned Soldiers' Club was held in the Mechanics' Institute…

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Returned Soldiers' League War Service Homes

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 5

The attention of all returned sailors and soldiers having business with the Federal Government's War Service Homes Department is drawn to the…

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