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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Anzac Day Statement Criticised "Diggers" Angry Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 10

The statement made by a deputa-tion to the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. H. Main) in connection with the closing of hotels on Anzac Day, that…

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Returned Soldiers' Reunion

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 2 April 1936 · page 3

At a Conference held in Sydney between representatives of the 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th Battalions (A. I. F.) Reunion Associations, the Returned Soldiers…

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Anzac Day Sports

Singleton Argus · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 6

Singleton branch of the R.S. and S.I. League is presenting a fine programme for the annual sports on Anzac Day, which falls this year on a…

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Returned Soldiers and Anzac Day Sydney Deputation's Statement Resented

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 3

Cessnock Returned Soldiers, at a meeting of the local Subbranch of the local League on Wednesday night, expressed…

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War in Abyssinia

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 1

The Italians claim to have inflicted a crushing defeat on picked Abyssinian troops, led by the Emperor, in the Lake Ashangi zone…

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Preference Returned Soldiers' Act. "Employers Need Not Fear"

The Scone Advocate · Friday 3 April 1936 · page 5

The policy of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Board in regard to the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act was explained on Friday…

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Youth Wounded Shooting in Street SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 4

Reginald Casey, aged 16, if Renwick - street, Alexandria, was shot in the thing in King - street, Newtown. last night, The wound in not serious…

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Returned Soldiers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 6 April 1936 · page 7

The monthly meeting of the West Maitland sub - branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League will be held in the club rooms to - morrow…

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Anzac Observance

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

The question of how Anzac Day should be celebrated is one that is annually debated by many different classes of people. First…

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Anzac Day Parade of Volunteers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 6

There will be a voluntary parade of all members of headquarters wing and D Support companies of the 13th Battalion (the Maitland Regiment) on…

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The League War in Abyssinia Oil Embargo London. April 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

"A League limited In membership Is Inevitably limited In effectiveness, and financial and economic sanctions cannot become…

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Not Defeated Emperor's Statement Cruel War Addis Ababa, April 6

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

"Ethiopia is not defeated. My armies are prepared to fight until not a single aggressor remain in abyssinia," declared Haile Selassie to-day…

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Commemoration March Returned Soldiers' Conference

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 7 April 1936 · page 1

At a Conference held in Sydney between representatives of the 33rd, 34th, 35th and 36th Battalions (A.I.F.) Renunion Associations, the…

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Food Supplies in Event of War Problem for Britain. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

In a loading article, "The Times" directs attention to the uneasiness which is felt regarding supplies of food in the event of war. The paper recalls…

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War in Abyssinia Haile Selassie Retreating South. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) ROME

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

Tine Abyssinian Emperor) Haile Selassie is reported to be retreating south on mule back. The Crown Prince is believed to be…

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Mysterious Disappearance of Small Boy "BEASTLY" Abyssinian War Italy's Acts London. April 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 8 April 1936 · page 1

In a letter to "The Times" to-day, Lord Snowden de-clares the beastly conduct of Italy in Abyssinia must fill…

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Anzac Day Volunteer Parade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 6

Rifles will be carried by members of the 13th Battalion the Maitland Regiment) when they parade on Anzac Day April 25), in conjunction…

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Anzac Day Commemoration. Excursion Train Arrangements

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 7

In this issue the Department of Railways announces that, on April 22, 23, and 24, excursion tickets will be issued at the local station to Sydney or…

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Anzac Day. Twenty-first Anniversary. Procession and Citizens' Service at Merriwa

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 8

Saturday, 25th. April, will mark the 21st. anniversary of the landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli, and in keeping with the usual custom at Merriwa a…

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After the War Was Over (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Thursday 9 April 1936 · page 7

Sir,— Since the in [?] again in everyone's [?] well to-remember and [?] the old slogans that led [?]…

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