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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Off to War Spanish Consul. to Aid Franco Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

Prior to his departure for Spain to-day, whore he will join General Franco's forces, the Spanish Consul-General,…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 10

Mr. S. Donaldson, the councillor representing the Ex[?]nperial soldiers on the executive of the State branch of the…

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Threats of War

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 6

The ushering of March, dedicated to the God of War, by alarums and belligerent thunderings in Europe, has given the past…

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Germany Threatens War to Get Colonies Talk of Blowing Up British Empire

Singleton Argus · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 4

"German Economy," the Nazi official economic journal, declares that British rearmament is directed against Germany. It defines the aim of…

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War Fears Film Magnate's View SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 7

In an address to the Millions Club at its [?] Mr. P. Reisman, vice-president of the RKO Radio Pictures Corporation of America, and world…

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No Invitations for Next War " Closer Than Ever "

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

Mr Phil Reisman, vice-president of the R.K.O. Radio Pictures Corporation, told members of the Millions Club in an address that they were closer to a war in Europe today than the day…

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Wounded in Mouth Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

Kolth Harold French, 22, a single man of Mayfield was admitted to Newcastle Hospital this afternoon suffering it is said from a gun shot…

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Duke of Gloucester As War Graves President

Singleton Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 8

The Duke of Gloucester will become President of the Imperial War Graves Commission. He said he had heard on many occasions of the comfort which…

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Observance of Anzac Day Statement by Chief Secretary

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 March 1937 · page 4

The Chief Secretary (Mr F. A. Chaffey) says that, in view of the intention of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League to conduct the usual…

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War Pensions. to Be Paid on

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 1

Owing to the post office closing at 12 noon on Thursday for the Show, war pensions will be paid to-morrow (Wednesday)…

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Mr. Hughes Visits Soldiers Hall

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 March 1937 · page 5

While in Cessnock on Saturday, Mr. W. M. Hughes, Federal Minister for Health visited the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, and…

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Returned Men Women's Auxiliary WESTON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 4

The Women's Auxiliary of Returned Sailors and Soldiers League has resumed operations. At a recent meeting there was an…

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Local and General News Payment of War Pensions

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 2

Owing to tho Post Office being closed after 10 a.m. to-morrow, in connection with the second day of Muswellbrook Show, war pensioners who fail…

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War Dangers Peril From Germany Mr. Hughes' View Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 March 1937 · page 6

Mr. W. M. Hughes, Minister for Health, fears that Germany is on the road which leads to another European war. He voiced the…

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Many Police Are Wounded in French Industrial Riots Paris, MaRch 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 March 1937 · page 1

It Was announced to-day that 140 police were wounded in, the riots at Clichy yesterday. The Government intends to take…

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Anzac Day

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

It was decided to approach the various Ministers with a view to holding the usual Anzac Day service on the 25th of April…

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Anzac Commemoration and Holiday

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 2

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) states that, in view of the intention of the Returned Soldiers' League to conduct the usual march and Anzac…

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DENMAN Soldiers League

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 March 1937 · page 4

At the annual meeting Denman sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. reports indicated that the year had been very…

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British Armament Firm Desired No Profit War Office Rejected Offer

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 24 March 1937 · page 3

London newspapers are demanding an explanation of why the War Office rejected the offer of the firm of Ransomes and Rapier, engineers, of…

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Anzac Day Sports

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 March 1937 · page 2

Owing to Anzac Day falling on a Sunday this year, it has been decided to hold the usual morning church parade, sports and dance on Monday, April…

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