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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

968 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 49

Verge of War Italo - Abyssinian Dispute Sordid Conflict

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 September 1935 · page 4

"To - day we stand on the verge of another terrible world war," said the Rev, Carlos Stretch, in St. Pul 's Church on Sunday…

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War Days Interesting Lecture Rev. Col. Green

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 6

The Methodist School Hall at East Maitland was comfortably filled last night, when a lantern lecture was given by the Rev…

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Anti-war Speech by Mr Lang Australia's Danger

Singleton Argus · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 4

"This month, children who were born in the first month of the world war will reach the age when they can legally participate in the…

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"Not Worth It" Abyssinian War Australian Help Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 5

The Premier (Mr. Forgan Smith). In the Legislative Assembly said that every effort should be made to prevent the catastrophe of an…

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For Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 September 1935 · page 7

In aid of the West Maitland subbraneli of the Returned Soldiers' League, a successful Red Cross appeal held In west Maitland to - day…

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ANTI - WAR Train Message "Reds" Busy Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 7 September 1935 · page 1

A, Heidelburg train travelled for eight miles to Melbourne shortly after 7 a. m. to - day bearing an anti - war message which had. been…

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Anzac. Day BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 September 1935 · page 2

A decision to continue uninterrupted the practice' of previous years of solemn observance of Anzac Day…

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Bread War North Sydney Suburbs Bakers Protest Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 9 September 1935 · page 1

A bread war wrich has been developing in North Sydney Suburbs, reached its neigh to - day when a grocer offered bread free if…

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Private Negotiations In Abyssinian Dispute Signor Mussolini Promises Not to Resort to War While Talks Continue London

Singleton Argus · Monday 9 September 1935 · page 2

After a fitful three days there was a general relaxation at Geneva at the week-end. The Conciliation Committee appointed to seek a settlement of the ItaloAbyssinian dispute suspended its negotiations until…

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Mystery Shots Man Wounded Strange Silence Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 1

Police have made tittle Progress in thier Investigations into the shooting of. Leo Gaffney in Redfern last night, .Gaffney was found lying on the floor…

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War on Noise

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 6

A few years ago it would have been exceedingly difficult to enlist influential support in a campaign against noise, but to - day…

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Soldiers League West Maitland Branch Monthly Meeting

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 10 September 1935 · page 6

The local sub - branch of the R.S. and S.I. League held its monthly meeting when the president…

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WANING! Hopes of Peace, War Feared Geneva. Sent. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 11 September 1935 · page 1

All hopes that Italy would' assist in a settlement of the Abyssinian dispute were abandoned to - day with the…

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Mechanics' Institute & Returned Soldiers' Club Mr Mel. Anderson Elected President

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 11 September 1935 · page 3

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Mechanics' Institute and Returned Soldiers Club was held at the Mechanics' Institute on…

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Miner Shot Critically Wounded Bullets in Head Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 7

Alleged to have been shot near Nord 's whart, two miles south of Catherine Hill Bay, late yesterday afternoon, Henry Thomas Rees…

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Cost of War Striking Figures Rotary Address

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 6

Senior Chaplain Rev, James Green was to have addressed the Maitland Rotary Club last night on "The Cost of War," but he…

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Returned Soldiers & Sailors' League

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 12 September 1935 · page 4

On Thursday night, a meeting of the local branch of the R. S. and S. League was held in the Drill Hall, for the purpose of forming a ladies auxiliary in association…

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Still Serious Wounded Miner Development Likely. Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 1

Detective Sergeant McRae who, last night was sent by Detective superintendent prior to Newcastle to investigate the serious wounding of…

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Another Political Shooting Four Persons Wounded. St. Louis

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 6

A political shooting resembling, the assassination of Senator Huey Long occurred at St. Louis to-day, when two officials and two police officers were…

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The Next War Fewer Casualties Expected "Just a Dream." Auckland (N.Z.),Monday

The Scone Advocate · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 4

Colonel Ellis, Surgeon-in-Chief of St. John Ambulance, who is among the doctors on the Aorangi bound for the B.M.A. meeting in Melbourne,…

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