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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Toll of the War. Disabled Soldiers and Dependents

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

Of 2876 returned soldiers suffering from tuberculosis, 1219 are residents in New South Wales. Of the patients who died in…

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Disarmament Conference. "War Will Follow Failure." New York, Jan. 22

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 5

On board the steamship President Hardinge, Senator C. A. Swanson, who is leading the United States delegation to the…

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"Foundation of Peace" the Cause of War. Chapter I.

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 6

Interwoven with the story of human achievement, and detracting in some measure from the full weight of glory it would otherwise bear, are…

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Cessnock to the Fore Anniversary Day at Nelson's Bay. Miners Beat Greeks in Tug-o-war

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

At the Nelson's Bay regatta on Anniversary Day, Cessnock was well to the fore as prize-winners. Mr. George Ray's launch ran second…

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Soldiers' Club. Appreciation of Scouts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Muswellbrook Soldiers' Club a resolution, was passed, expressing appreciation of the work performed by Mr. R. C. Turner…

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War Clouds In Far East Trace Follows Fierce Fighting British and American Mediation

Singleton Argus · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

Unofficial reports from Shanghai declared that China had decided formally to declare war on Japan, but so far no official declaration has been made. A truce which was declared on Friday was followed by fighting, but eventually there was a lull…

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War Clouds Hover

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

War clouds are hovering in the East, and at the moment it appears that almost a miracle will be required to prevent armed…

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War Clouds in Far East China and Japan Situation Most Grave

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

Unofficial reports from Shanghai reclared that China has decided formaly to declare war on Japan, but so far no official declaration has been made…

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"Drifting to War." New York, Feb, 2

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

The "Daily News," a tabled newspaper, with the largest circulation in U.S.A., said to-day, in a sensational full-page leader:—…

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If War Comes! Good for Trade Deadly Frost Sydney

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

Travellers who returned from the East by the steamer Tailing to-day declared that as a result of hostilities in China,…

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Against War American Opinion Press Views New York, Feb. 2

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

American public opinion to-night was principally concentrated upon the enormity of events which might result from…

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Reparations and War Debts British Government's Policy. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr Neville Chamberlain) declared that the British Government's policy…

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Disarmament Conference Postponed at 11th Hour SENSATION Growing Fear Close to War Geneva, Feb, 2

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

An eleventh-hour postponement of the Disarmament Conference, in order to fulfil Britain's request to convene a…

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Cease War Action by Powers China Agrees Shanghai, Feb. 3

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

The leading Powers, acting in concert, have formally requested Japan and China to cease hostilities and…

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If War Comes! Good for Trade

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

Travellers who returned from the East by the steamer Tailing on Wednesday declared that as a result of hostilities' in China, Australia would…

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War in China. Almost A Certainty

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

It appears that war between China and Japan is almost a certainty and it is reported that hostilities have commenced in various spheres even though…

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The Great War Matter of Blame. Bishop's View. London, Jan. 31

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 6

The Archbishop of York (the Most Rev. W. Temple), preaching at St. Peter's Cathedral, Geneva, to a representative congregation, including the…

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War Cloud in the Far East Japan, China, and the Powers Situation Easier, Though Still Strained

The Scone Advocate · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

Lengthy cables regarding the situation in the Far East are published, and though as a result of concerted representations of the other Powers, the…

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Communists Brutal Assault 0N Returned Soldier

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

Rupert M'Cray, a returned soldier, who, three times in the last, month, has refused demands that he should join the Communist party, was the victim…

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H.R.H.S. KINDNESS Touching Story of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

The death of a woman in Oxfordshire has released Dr. Gordon Robertson, of Tow Law, Durham, from a pledge of secrecy not to divulge a…

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