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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Big Stud Stock Exhibition for Show Over 100 Aberdeen Angus Cattle to Be Shown. Tug-o-war Creates Interest. Inquiry From Newcastle

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 1

At yesterday's meeting of the committee of the Upper Hunter P. and A. Society it was reported that the exhibits in the stud cattle…

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War Statistics Toll of Human Lives

Singleton Argus · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

War Office statistics are a remarkable revelation of war casualties. As they are likely to escape the memory, the figures should be carefully filed for…

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Returned Soldiers' League Governor's Visit

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 2 March 1934 · page 5

It is understood that the Government, Sir Philip Game, who is to officially open Cessnock Show to-morrow week, 10th March, will make a…

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"War Experienced" S.M.'s Comment NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 3 March 1934 · page 8

"I express my sorrow; it was due to mental aboration and war experience," said William Henry Baker (38), mechanic, pleading guilty to having…

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Welcome Home Hamilton Church REV. H. C. Barnes Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 5

Last night at St. Peter's Hall, Hamilton, a welcome home was tendered by the parishioners to the Rev. H. C. Barnes, rector of St. Peter's Church…

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Anzac Memorial Funds to Complete Mr. Robb's Visit

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 6

In order that the magnificent Ansae Memorial, now being erected in Sydney, may be completed before the arrival of Prince George, the sum of…

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Bread War Settlement Effected

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 8

The "bread war" at Marks Point, which continued with unabated energy for the past month terminated yesterday, when all the bakers met and…

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War on Lottery Bishop Kirkby's Attack Gambling Evil Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 8

"Robbery by consent" was the description applied to the State Lottery yesterday by the Coadjutor Bishop of Sydney, the Right…

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Anzac Memorial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 5

An appeal in connection with the Anzac Memorial will be launched by the State President of the League (Mr. L. A. Robb) at the town Hall…

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Bread War Settled

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 1

The "bread war" at Marks Point, which continued with unabated energy for the past month, terminated on Monday, when all the bakers met and…

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DICTATORS Baldwin Warns Civil War London, March 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 1

In a broadcast address to the schools to-day, Mr. Stanley Baldwin said he believed that a Dictatorship, whether…

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Settlement of War Debts Denial of American Report. (Australia Press Assn. Message.) London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 1

A virtual denial of the American report was the assurance of the Prime Minister (Mr Ramsay MaeDonald) in the House of Commons to-day that in…

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Commissioner M'kenzie Welcome by Returned Soldiers

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 7 March 1934 · page 2

At the returned soldiers club rooms on Monday night a gathering of Diggers assembled to welcome Commissioner M'Kenzie on the occasion of his…

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ANZAC Memorial Appeal State Tribute

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

Mr. L. A. Robb, State president of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, addressed a meeting in the West Maitland…

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Wounded by Sniper Death 17 Years Later

Singleton Argus · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 8

A sniper's bullet fired in 1917 has led to the death of William Murray, aged 41, blacksmith, of Ronald Park-avenue, Westeliff (Eng.)…

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War Bridge Successful Function

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 6

Arranged as a preliminary to the flower show, to be held on May 3 and 8, the war bridge evening conducted last night in the East Maitland…

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TUG-O'WAR Twelve Teams to Contest Championship

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 2

It is expected that 12 teams will participate for the Tug-o-War Championship at the show in Thursday next…

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Farmer Wounded in Face by Rifle Bullet in Bad Way One Eye Destroyed Youth Held Tamworth

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 10 March 1934 · page 1

Shot in the face with a rifle bullet, Alfred Kelly, 51, a farmer, of Wallabadah, near Tamworth, sustained…

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Spain Facing Civil War Householders Panic Stricken. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Madrid

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 3

Spain is faced with civil war as a result of the dissolution of the Labour Federation, and the closing of the headquarters of the…

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Returned Soldier Stabbed Found Dead on Road

Singleton Argus · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 3

James Hearne, 44, a returned soldier, was found stabbed to death on the main road near Hamilton (Victoria) on Friday night. A dagger or a sharp…

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