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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Returned Soldiers' League Success of Diggers' Ball

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 8

The monthly meeting of the Singleton sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League was held in the club rooms on…

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Returned Soldier Found Hanged Wounds Affected Eyesight. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 5 June 1936 · page 6

James Hogarth, 52, was found hanged on the farm of his employer, near Barmedman, yesterday. Hogarth was a returned soldier, and…

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Unions Powerless to Control Strikers in France TENSION! China and Japan War Fears London, June 5

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 June 1936 · page 1

Various, indications of the acuteness of the tension between China and Japan are included in the statement of…

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Shots Fired Disorder in Palestine Woman Wounded Jerusalem, June 7

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 1

There are now six British battalions in Palestine. Seven Arab leaders are interned in a concentration camp at Aujalel Hafia,…

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The Milk War Developments at Albury

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 June 1936 · page 1

The latest addition to the commotion prevailing in the whole milk industry throughout Australia is the critical situation that has developed at Albury…

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TUG-O'-WAR Teams Keen to Win

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 3

Judging by the interest shown by teams, it looks like me average twelves-tone teams. being more popular than the big…

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Battle Honours Hunter River Lancers the Great War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1936 · page 6

Four battle honours in' connection with the Great War have been awarded the 16th (Hunter River Lancers) Light Horse Regiment by His Majesty…

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Effect of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 7

Ardent patriots in Italy may be glad to have the following information about the hideous and embarrassing way in which the war is being brought…

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War on Wallabies Bega

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 12

The local branch of the Primary Producers' Union Intends to ask the Government for a three years' open Season for the destruction of wallabies…

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War on Disease Science to Rescue Valuable Work

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 11 June 1936 · page 4

The part played by veterinary science in restoring and maintaining national prosperity, was described by Mr. Max Henry, chief…

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Tug-o'-war

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 7

Everything is in readiness for the final of the tug-o'-war, to be held on the Sportsground on Sunday afternoon, June 21st…

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The Prevailing Fear of War the Coming Storm

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 9

"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and…

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Returned Soldiers' Club

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 12

At a meeting of the sub-branch held on Monday evening there was a fair attendance. The resignation of the secretary, Mr. A. V. Little, was received…

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His Last March Oldest A.I.F. Soldier Death at 83 SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 7

Stated to have been the oldest sol-dier in the A.I.F. Richard Watkins, aged 83, died to-day in the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick…

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Death of Oldest Member of A.I.F. Enlisted at Age of 62. SYDNEY

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 8

Richard Watkins, aged 83, the oldest member of the A.I.F., died to-day in the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick…

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Returned Soldiers' League Fortnightly Meeting

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 12 June 1936 · page 7

The fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held on Wednesday night, Mr. G. H. Todd…

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DENMAN Returned Soldiers DENMAN

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1936 · page 2

In response to an invitation from Maitland sub-branch it was decided to send delegates to attend a conference of sub-branches to be held at West…

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Flour Given Away War Between Grafton Stores

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

A flour price war between two stores brought crowds of shoppers into Princestreet, Grafton. Flour usually sells about 3/6 per 251b. bag. One store…

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Council Formed Returned Soldiers Branches Meet

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 6

Following a suggestion made at the last annual meeting or the East Maitland branch or the Returned Soldiers and Sailors'…

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Soldiers' Pensions Canberra

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 7

Provision for "burnt out" returned soldiers, under the legislation, passed ,last year by the Federal Parliament, will impose an…

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