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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

968 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 37 of 49

If War Eventuates

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 2

IN THE EVENT of a resort to arms by members of the League to prevent the attack on Abysinnia by the Italians, a very delicate, position is certain to develop in Europe. The most dangerous aspect is what attitude Germany…

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Labour and War (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 12

Sir,—As one who holds the opinion that there can be no justification for a war of aggression, I would like to know if the A.L.P. is in favour of a…

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War Secrets French Mutinies Army Saviour

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 12

The great secrets of the war are gradually being revealed. One of the most zealously and successfully guarded was that of the mutinies in the…

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Anti-war Meeting Labour's Opposition to Hostilities

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 4

Mr. J. Logan presided over a large gathering at the anti-war meeting held in the Capitol Theatre, Weston, on Sunday night…

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Taxation and the Next War. Community Will Never Carry The Burden

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 7

WHILE WAR is to be deplored for the loss of life it causes, it is equally distasteful for the staggering burden of taxation it invariably brings in its train. At present the people of Australia are taxed to breaking point…

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War of Aggression Lloyd George's Fears. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 1

Mr Lloyd George, spanking at Bradford, said that we were within a fortnight of a war of aggression equal to that of Germany's invasion of Belgium…

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Returned Soldiers' League Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 7

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held last night. The president (Mr. G. H…

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Labour and War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 6

According to statements published to - day, Labour leaders are not unanimously behind Mr. Lang 's attitude that if support of…

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War Photos Banned Action Taken Following Protests

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 2

Two photographs have been banned by Capt. W. J. Hutchinson, Chief Constable of Brighton (Eng.), from an exhibition of war pictures in a…

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War Risks Rates are Stiffening LONDON, September 22

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 7

The "Times" City Editor states that war risk insurance rates are stiffening, and voyages to Australia, via the Suez, are quoted at 6, 3 per cent.,…

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War Opposed Labour Attitude Statements to House Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 7

A unanimous decision to oppose to the utmost, participation by Australia in any war arising from the italo - Abyssinian dispute, has…

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Labour and War Mr. Lang 's Attitude Support Lacking Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 4

Labour supporters are not wholly in sympathy with Mr. Lang 's statement that Australia should not support the League of Nations if such support…

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Position of Some Ex-soldiers

Singleton Argus · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 1

At a conference of the Lithgow branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, one returned man said that he had only 144 years to go before he…

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Wounded Man Serious, State Head Injury Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 1

Investigations by doctors and police to - day revealed that James smiley, the taxt- driver who was shot four times in the back last night by a…

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A. L. P. Meeting at Morpeth Against War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 7

Messrs. R, cameron and J, Arthur, Ms, L, A., last night addressed a public meeting at morpeth. A resolution was carried strongly opposing…

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Returned Soldiers In Positions. Preference Over Unemployed

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 3

The reasons why the Wellington Municipal Council appointed Mr. Kearns health and sewerage inspector and passed over four returned soldier…

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Empty Thrones Harvest of War Tragic Lesson

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 4

During the Grant War there were many empty thrones made in Europe. Whether those who lost their thrones ever filled them…

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War Clouds Australia's Position Senate Debate Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 5

In a speech emphatically defending the attitude of Britain and the League of Nations in the Itaic-Abyssinian dispute, the…

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War Policy A.R.U. Leaders' Idea BRISBANE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 4

The general president, Mr. T. Moroney, suggested to the Australian Council of the A.R.U, that it convene an all-Australian conference of…

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Rise in Wheat Prices Not Due to War Fears. (Australian Press Assn. Message). LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 1

The "Times," in a leading article referring to per cent, rise in the price of wheat, says that the prospects, are a reduction of carryovers…

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