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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

968 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 49

Beer "War" Ends

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 3

As the outcome of the visit of officials of the United Licensed Victualers' Association the beer "war" at Goulburn, in which four hotels were…

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War Leave Payment

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1935 · page 2

From advice received from the headquarters of the R.S. and S.I.L.A., it appears that approximately one in 40 or 50 ex-soldiers who were…

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Kurri Anti-War Delegates Kisch's Visit Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 10

The anti-war delegates, Herr Egon Kisch and Mr. Gerald Griffin, were given a hearty welcome when they visited Kurri Kurri…

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"We Will Fight" If Italy Declares War Abyssinian View Rome, Feb, 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

"With 6000 years of independence behind us, we will fight the last man, woman and child, if Italy declares, war," said Mr. Amewerk, the…

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'Flu Epidemic Outbreak in France Soldiers Die Paris. Feb. 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 February 1935 · page 1

It was revealed in the Chamber of Deputes to-day that 50 soldiers have already died from influenza, which is raging in the barracks at Neuilly,…

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Two Wounded Brawl at Erskineville Shots Fired Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 4

Four shots were fired and two people not concerned in the trouble were wounded by bullets during a fierce brawl on a vacant…

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Italians Flock to Colours General Protests to War Office. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) MESSINA

Singleton Argus · Monday 18 February 1935 · page 1

When thousands of voung volunteers arrived in response to a call to the colours, General Vacaria announced that rationing and clothing were insufficient,…

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Anti-war Movement Herr Kisch Visits Cessnock Enthusiastic Reception

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 3

The anti-war movement is growing throughout the world, and is becoming strong in Japan, a fact which should be of…

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Lower Interest War Service Homes New Scheme Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 February 1935 · page 8

The Federal Ministry has decided to defer consideration of the proposal made recently by the Minister in charge of War Service Homes (Mr…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 20 February 1935 · page 2

Mr G.F. Wootten having tendered his resignation as hon. secretary of the Singleton Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League the…

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Man Wounded Police Make Arrest BATHURST

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 4

Arthur Edward Lockrey was shot in the leg at Wattle Flat, a small mining township, 25 miles from Bathurst…

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Letters to Editor Anzac Day (To the Editor)

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 8

Sir,—My attention has just been drawn to some statements in a sub-leader under the above heading in the "Daily Mercury" of February 7, which may quite…

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Italian Defence Preparedness for War Self Support Rome, Feb. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 February 1935 · page 1

The Committee for Defence issued a communique to-day dealing with Italy's preparedness for war. The communique states that the…

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Welcome Home Bishop Gleeson Newcastle Dinner Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 6

The Catholic men of tHE New castle district entertained the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. E. Gleson, C.SS.R.), at a welcome…

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Fatally Wounded by Constable. Evidence at Inquest. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 6

An inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of Richard Thurling, who was fatally wounded by a bullet fired by Constable Boyd…

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R.S. and S.I.L of A. Monthly Meeting. Anzac Day Discussed

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Dungog sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. of Australia was held at the Memorial club on Monday night…

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War Blamed The World's Troubles One-way Trade Sydney, Friday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 3

That the war, and not the failure of capitalism, had caused the world's troubles, was asserted by Sir Henry Braddon in an…

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Soldier Settlement. Reduction of Interest Rates

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 8

At a meeting of the State Executive Council on Tuesday it was decided that the Financial Agreement (Returned Soldiers'…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 6

There was a big attendance of members at the meeting of the Singleton sub branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League last night. The…

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Returned Soldiers' League Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held on Wednesday night, when the president (Mr…

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