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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

653 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 20 of 33

Anti-war Demonstration. Accused Remanded

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 2

Twenty-seven men and two women were remanded at Central Police Court yesterday until August 8 on charges arising out of Monday's anti-war…

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Economic War Ireland—Britain People Suffer Dublin, Aug, 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 1

President Do Valera's economic war with Britain is having its effect in all manner of internal affairs…

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UNEMPLOYED. Homeville-Telarah Against War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 6

At a general meeting of the Homeville-Telarah Unemployed, Mr. J. Markham presided. The following resolution was…

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War Drums Bolivia—Paraguay People Excited Lapaz (Bollvia), Aug. 3

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 1

The Ministry for War on Wednesday ordered the mobilisation of all clases of youths between 22 and 29, in…

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The Great War 18th Anniversary Yesterday

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 4

Yesterday marked the 18th anniversary of Britain's entry to the Great War, which in the four and a half years of its duration was to cost the…

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Bolivia and Paraguay. War Expected La Paz (Bolivia)

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 1

The Ministry of War has ordered the mobilisation of all classes of youths between the ages of 22 and 29 in anticipation of war with Paraguay, In the Chaco region. A high official states that Bolivia…

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Irish Free State. Effect of Economic War. London, August 3

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 2

A report from Dublin states that, despite the duty of 5/- a ton, importers persist in ordering British coal, because it is superior and cheaper in the…

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BRANXTON Returned Soldiers League Meeting Branxton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 3

Branxton sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League held its usual monthly meeting on Monday last. The chair was…

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Scone Soldiers' Memorial School of Arts Annual General Meeting

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 6

The annual general meeting of members of the above was held on Thursday, 28th ult. Present: Messrs. A. Smith (in the chair), E. J. Sherwood,…

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Returned Soldiers' League Ladies' Auxiliary for "Journey's End."

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 2

A meeting of ladies interested in the cause of the returned soldiers was called by the Singleton sub-branch of the Beturhed Sailors and Soldiers'…

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Close of Series Scouts' War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 August 1932 · page 4

The concluding tournament of the 2nd West Maitland Scout Committee's was bridge serious was held last week, and, despite the incident…

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Cessnock Returned Soldiers Annual Reunion

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 August 1932 · page 2

The annual reunion dinner of the Cessnock returned soldiers took place on Saturday night, in the Drill Hall, under the auspices of the Cessnock…

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Tenancy Case War Service Home

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 3

Among the matters dealt with by Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M. at Cessnock Court to day, was an application by the War Service Homes…

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"Foundations of Peace" Chapter 6—"War No More"

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 4

"No man, unless he is drunk with optimism, can deny that the world is very sick, and it may be a sickness unto death."…

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Costs Down Tumut Dairy Factory Below Pre-war

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 6

"Increase your output and cost will go wonw," is the advie constantly given to dairy factories by Mr. L…

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Wigs on the Political Green! New State War Starts. Hardy Can "Go To Hell."

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 2

The West to-day holds one angry man, who has all along been an enthusiastic supporter of the Western Movement aiming at the subdivision…

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Cessnock Returned Soldiers' Annual Re-union Dinner Spirit of Comeradeship That Never Dies Diggers Made Merry But Departed Comrades Were Not Forgotten

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 August 1932 · page 5

"When this cruel war is over, oh how happy I will be; When 1 get my civvy clothes on, no more soldiering for me." Diggers often sang that song during the 1914-18 Armageddon, but even though fourteen years have elapsed since the world-horror came…

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War Service Homes Evidence Before Basic Wage Inquiry. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 2

Giving evidence before the Basic Wage Inquiry to-day, Henry William Taylor, publicity officer of the War Service Homes Purchasers' Association…

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Sooth African War Interesting Souvenirs in Possession of Mr G. J. Williams

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 August 1932 · page 2

It was mentioned in the "Sunday Sun" of August 7th that, while serving with the Australian Forces in the South African war, Mr Horrie…

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War Bridge Party

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 August 1932 · page 3

A most delightful war bridge party was held on Saturday night at "Kalrossy," the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Agnew, in aid of the produce stall…

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