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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

653 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 33

Four Shot Anti-Jap. Demonstration Police Wounded Chicago. March 12

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 1

Four policemen were shot and wounded to-day as they attempted to quell a demonstration in front of the "Tribune" Tower, North…

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War Debts and Reparations "Cancellation Essential."

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

Paris, Saturday. — "prosperity will never return until the problem of war reparations is solved, said Mr Abraham Frowin, Acting…

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Gun Explodes Postmaster Wounded SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 7

C. Ireland former postmaster at Mount Victoria aceidentally shot himself while on a shooting expedition in the Kanlbla Valley…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 8

The Cessnock Sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. held its usual fortnightly meeting last Thursday, the President (Mr. G. Hynd) bring in the…

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War Veteran

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 2

Among those who left [?] to witness the opening of the Harbour Bridge was Mr. Harry Sheppard, who is 88 years of age. Mr. Sheppard is a…

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Mystery Ships War on Submarines

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 March 1932 · page 8

During the war, England destroyed about 200 enemy submarines. This fact was revealed by Rear-Admiral Gordon Campbell, V.C., M.P.,…

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Old Soldiers Meet. Abermain Re-union

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 March 1932 · page 2

Boys of the old brigade assembled on masse from all parts of the district at the Abermain Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L. re-union at the Drill Hall…

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Bullet in Spine Youth Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 2

As the result of a shooting accident at Ellard's Creek, four miles from Nelson, on the Victorian side of the G[?]enelg River, Lionel Lush,…

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Sensational Shooting Incident at Charlestown CRITICAL! Wounded Man Car Found Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

As the result of an early morning sensation on the Charlestown-road, Charlestown, Harold Keenahan,…

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Lloyd George's Book Candid Statements Regarding War Debts. London Press Comment

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 1

Newspapers review at length Mr Lloyd George's book, "Reparations and War Debts," insisting on its timeliness in view of the Lausanne Conference;…

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Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Thursday 24 March 1932 · page 3

On the motion of Messrs. Elliott and Hales, it was decided that the procedure for Anzac Day take the same form as last year, but that the local…

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War Debts French Attitude No Change Paris, March 25

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 1

The proposed conference between France, Britain, Germany and Italy, to discuss methods to give economic…

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Theatre Wrecked War Film Sequel Chinese Riot Shanghai, March 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 1

A riot occurred in the Nankink Theatre at the first showing of a talking picture depicting the fighting on the Shanghai front,…

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DUNGOG. Returned Soldiers a Protest

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 26 March 1932 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Dungog sub- branch of the R.S. and S.L, League, a motion was carried to the effect that this sub- branch…

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James' Attack War Service Homes "A Liability"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1932 · page 3

Speaking on the War Service Homes' Bill, in the House of Representatives recently, Mr. R. James declared himself…

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Did Not Desert Missing Soldier Dead?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 28 March 1932 · page 8

After 15 years steps are to be taken to clear the honour of a private soldier who in the war was posted as a deserter, but who is believed to have…

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Man Missing. Loss of Memory Echo of War Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 29 March 1932 · page 1

A man named Lal Watson, wandered away from his home at Dunedoo on Saturday and he has not yet returned. Watson, who is a motor…

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War on Communism

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 2

Forty-three persons have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment as the result of a campaign to stamp out…

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War Bridge First of Scout Series

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 March 1932 · page 4

The first of a series of War Bridge evenings, conduced by the 1st West Mailand troop of Boy Scouts, was held in the Soldters' Club Rooms last…

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British Soldier Uniform Changes

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 March 1932 · page 8

Changes may be made in the uniform of the British soldier. Alterations for reasons of hygiene were proposed in the report on the…

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