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The wars & local soldiers, 1933

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"The Kia-Ora Coo-ee Magazine." Bright end Breezy War-time Production. Extracts Therefrom

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 5

"The Kia-Ora Coo-ee" was the Official Magazine of the Australian and New Zealand Forces in Egypt, Palestine Salonica, and Mesopotamia during…

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Returned Soldiers' League Visit from Horace Lindrum

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 10 March 1933 · page 5

At the general meeting of the Cessnock Sub-branch of the R.S.L., held on Wednesday night, it was decided to accept the offer of a visit to the…

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Great Success War Bridge—Dance Pleasant Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 4

The flannel dance and war bridge evening, held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Howarth, Lorn, on Saturday night,…

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European Situation Dangerous War Conflagration Feared Poland a Powder Magazine London

Singleton Argus · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

The entire Sunday Press emphasises the danger of the present European situation, which is described as the most serious since "August, 1914. Newspapers declare that the real mission of the British Prime…

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Shooting Affray Farmer Wounded

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

Following a shooting affray at a timber-getters' camp at the head of Swan Creek William James Thorpe 31, a timber-setter, was remanded on…

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The War Danger

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 6

The Capitalist plans for the solving of the crisis have now reached the war stage. The schemes for reducing "cost of…

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Returned Soldiers at Cricket Cessnock Defeat Wallsend

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 14 March 1933 · page 5

The Cessnock Returned Soldiers League cricket team Journeyed to Wallsend oh Sunday to meet the Wallsend R.S.L., who had issued a…

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Marching to War Lloyd George's Warning

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 3

London, Tuesday.—"All nations are marching toward the battlefield with the dove of peace embroidered on their banners," declared Mr Lloyd George,…

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BRANXTON Returned Soldiers League Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 6

The monthly meeting of the Branxton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, was held on Monday and was…

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Mr E. G. Bracken Farewelled at Gathering of Returned Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 2

Mr E. G. Bracken, who has been promoted to the position of manager of the Pambula branch of the Commercial Bank, was farewelled…

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Returned Soldiers' League Mr Wootten Elected Treasurer

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 3

A special meeting of Singleton sub-branch of the above was held in the Club Room Mechanics' Institute, on Saturday night last to…

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War Bridge E.M. Park Tennis Club

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 6

The first effort for the season to raise funds defray the expenses incurred for the addition of another court for the East Maitland Park…

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War Spirit Hindenburg's Decree, Imperial Flag Berlin March 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 1

Marchal Von Hindenburg has issued a decree restoring the imperial war flag with the Iron Cross and the republican red and gold cockade The…

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WESTON Returned Soldiers Interest Grows Weston

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 8

Mr. J.W. Johnson president of the Weston Returned Soldiers and Sailors League reports that the regular meeting was held in the…

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Honour Roll

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 2

The committee is making investigations regarding the cost of an honour roll on which will be inscribed the names of those who have made…

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Intrepid Airman War Feats Recalled

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 3

Intrepid flying feats during the war are recalled by the announcement of the appointment of Flight-Lieut. Alan Jerrard, V.C., to No. 3 Flying…

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War Homes £29,000,000 Spent CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 4

Nearly £29,000,000 expenditure has been incurred in connection with war service Ilomos, according to the annual report of the War Service…

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Soldiers' Memorial Club. Farewells Mr. E. Slade

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 3

There was a large attendance of members and friends at the Soldier's Memorial Club on Monday evening last. Billiards and pool were the order…

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Census Staff Appointments Open to Returned Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 6

To qualify for temporary employment at Canberra, in connection with the taking of the Commonwealth census this year, a competitive…

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Mechanics' Institute & Returned Soldiers' Club Meeting of Committee

Singleton Argus · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 8

A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Tuesday night. Those present were: Mr M. Doohan (President) in the chair, Messrs A. E…

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