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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

968 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 29 of 49

War Deemed Inevitable. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" says that British Government circles now regard the Italian-Ethiopian war is inevitable…

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Fears of War Abyssinian Situation Italian Desires London. July 14

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 5

The "Daily Herald's" Addis Ababs correspondent says that Ras Tafar!, the Abyssinian Emperor, emphasised that he intends to refuse the request…

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War Injuries And Drink's Effect NEWCASTLE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 July 1935 · page 1

When Francis Kenny, (44), labourer, pleaded guilty to-day to having been drunk and using Indecent language at Toronto, Constable Douglas…

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Soldiers' Preference Binding on All Employers

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 16 July 1935 · page 2

The obligations of Municipal and Shire Councils respecting the administration of the Returned Soldiers' Employment Act were referred to by…

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Death from Overdose of Sleeping Drug WOUNDED Hidden Gunman Fire Gangs Belfast, July 16

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 July 1935 · page 1

A hidden gunman's shot, at the corner of York and Donegal-streets, Belfast, to-day wounded Daniel See in…

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British Naval Review Most Spectacular Display Since War London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 July 1935 · page 1

Thousands camped out beside their motor-cars all night to witness the most spectacular naval review since the war. They awoke to find a slight haze on the water giving the long lines of grey ships a spectral…

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Anzac Day Victorian Decision MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 9

By the overwhelming majority of 217 to 15, the annual conference of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided last night…

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War Bridge Morpeth Anglican Ball

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 6

A successful war bridge evening was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Searles, Morpeth, in aid of the forthcoming Anglican Ball…

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Close to War?

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 6

Cable messages published to-day report that a party of Abyssinians crossed the frontier and attacked an Italian outpost. They…

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Anzac Day Observance in New South Wales. No Change Likeiy. Sydney

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 2

It is understood that the decision of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League in favor of the retention of the existing form of…

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League As Barrier Against War State Governor's Support

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 6

Support for the League of Nations was given by the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven), when speaking at the League of Nations Union dinner in…

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Strand Pictures Thrilling Picture of War in the Skies

Singleton Argus · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 7

A good programme is promised for to-morrow (Saturday) night at the Strand Theatre, and will commence at 7.30 o'clock, as usual, with "Toyland"…

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Admiral Killed Motor Car Accident War Career London, July 19

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 1

Vice-Admiral Antlee-Rustom was killed in a motor car accident last night while driving alone…

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Anzac Recalled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 July 1935 · page 4

The steamer River Clyde, from which troops made the famous landing at Gallipoli, is still afloat. She remined stranded at V Beach—where…

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If War Comes Politicians Will Be the Cause Statement by Mr Lyons Victoria (B.c.)

Singleton Argus · Monday 22 July 1935 · page 1

"If war comes it will have been caused by politicians, not the people," Mr Lyons said, before leaving Victoria, on route to San Francisco…

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Close to War?

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 1

Cable messages published recently report that a party of Abyssinians crossed the frontier and attacked an Italian outpost. They were repulsed…

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Against War Meeting at Moree MOREE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 4

At a public meeting held in Balu-street, by the Australian Movement Against War and Fascism, the chair was taken by Mr. T. B. Kane, and…

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The "Preference Act" Is a War Preparation (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 6

Sir,—Linked up with its attack or trade unionism, the "Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Preference Act" a means of paving the Way for…

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Returned Soldiers' Employment Preference Act. Relief Workers Strike Against Its Application. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 23 July 1935 · page 6

Sir,—The strike of 650 relief workers in the West Wallsend, Young Wallsend, Barnsley, Killing-worth and Seaham areas is causing…

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War Graves British Soldiers SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 July 1935 · page 1

According to information received by the Returned Soldiers' League from the Imperial War Graves Commission in London, the bodies of 872 British…

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