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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

968 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 39 of 49

War Expected on October 9. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) LONDON

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 2

It is firmly believed in official circles at Addis Ababa that war will commence on October 9. Rome dispatches state that Italy is…

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Choice Not with People If War Comes Statement by Mr J. B. Martin, M.l.c

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 2 October 1935 · page 2

The organising secretary of the State Labour Party (Mr J. B. Martin, M.L.C.), referring to the Itale-Abyssinian position, said: "If war breaks…

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SANCTIONS The French Attitude Localise War London, October 2

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 3 October 1935 · page 1

The "Dally Mall" correspondent in Paris, says that the Premier, M. Laval, will, exert all his efforts to localise war, adopting only such…

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War!

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

Apparently without a formal declaration of war, hostilities have begun between Italy and Abyssinia. It was obvious from…

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Nurses Killed and Wounded. Addis Ababa

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

The Emperor reports that the first bomb dropped at Adowa feel on the hospital, killing and wounding the nurses. He urges the powers now to…

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Creating War Psychology

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 8

War lies, like the "kisses that sting," That on many so deadly will cling:, For man-power, for war are designed To mould and to capture the mind…

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War Pensions Proposed Concessions

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 5

War pension concessions equal to those provided in any part of the world will be included in a bill to be introduced into the House of…

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War Drums Sounded. Addiy

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

The rumble of war arums roused the Abyssinians. twice to-day. The hrst time was when the Mobilisation order was prociaimed, and the…

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War Service Homes CANBERRA

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 4

According, to the annual report of the War Service Homes Commission, presented to the House of Representatives by the…

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Tin War Is On! Hostilities Commence in Abyssinia Will a World-war Develop?

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 5

Although war in Abyssinia was regarded as inevitable, a profound sensation was caused throughout Australia…

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That Abyssinian War (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

Sir,—Much discussion in this country has centred around the question of sanctions. War has commenced and lives…

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Abyssinian War Beacons Addis Ababa, Thurs

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

The Emperor has sent a message to all provincial governors to stand by and be ready to march with troops at a moment's notice. A huge beacon…

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War Inevitable Big Mobilisation in Italy

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

A London cable of 2nd. Oct. states that the opinion in British official circles is that avoidance of war in Abyssinia is now Tegarded as…

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Boer War Romance Ladysmith Survivor Weds Former Sweetheart

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 3

Bomance that began before the Boer War culminated the other day, when a survivor of the siege of Ladysmith, Mr Frank Hodge, who is 71, was married…

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Australia and War Question in House of Representatives

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mr Rosovear (N.B.W.) said that Mr Lyons was reported as having informed the British authorities…

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Special War Clauses Brought Into Operation Action of Shipowners

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 8

The Overseas Shipping Representatives' Association has decided to bring into operation the special war clauses, both in regard to cargo engagements…

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War Officially Announced. (Australian Press Assn. Message.). Addis Ababa

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

An official communique issued by the Abyssinian Government states: "War lias started, and Adowa and Adigrat, in the north of the province of Tigre,…

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War! Hundred's Killed Adowa Bombed by Italians Abyssinians Mobilising Addis Ababa, Thurs

The Scone Advocate · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 2

An official communique issued by the Abyssinian Government, states: "The war has started; Adowa and Adigra, in the north of the…

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War Started In Abyssinia Adowa Bombed by Italian Aeroplanes Numerous Casualties Reported London, Thursday

Singleton Argus · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 6

Hqstilities between Italy and Abyssinia began to-day. The special correspondent of the. British United Press with the Italian forces in Eritrea states that Italian troops crossed the frontier and aeroplanes bombed…

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Federal Cabinet Meets to Discuss War Position Keep Calm! Mr. Lyons's Advice News Awaited Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) called members of the Cabinet together at 9.30 a.m. today to discuss the Abyssinian…

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