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The wars & local soldiers, 1933

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War Madness. To the Editor, "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 10

Sir,--In your issue of 14th inst., amongst the cable news, there appeared a paragraph in which it was said that a certain professor abroad,…

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Returned Soldiers Evening

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 4

This Friday evening the local body of the R.S. & S.I.L.A continue their appeal for funds through the medium of a dance and 500 tournament in the…

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Church Held Up by War

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 3

The church of St. Anselm, Kennington Road, in South-east London, which until June of last year had stood derelict since 1914, was…

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Increased War Pensions

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 November 1933 · page 4

Yesterday payment of war pensions at the increased rate was made at every post office in the Commonwealth. Needless to say ex-servicemen…

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War Time Pictures in Egypt, 1916

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 8 November 1933 · page 8

From over 200 views taken by Returned Soldier Ted Cox while he was in Egypt we reproduce this selection:—Reading from left to right from top (1) Stonework showing Australian Coat of Arms at Australian Camp at Heliopolis, 1916. (2) Market gardener's cart at Heliopolis. (3) Australian Soldier with gas helmet. (4) Y.M.C.A. lorry with load of clothing at Heliopolis. (5 and 6) Scenes on the Nile in 1916. (7) A camp well in Egypt. (8) Lorryload of kit bags at Alexandria. (9) Another Egyptian well with camel carrying a load of cane. (10) Light Horseman Duggan's camp in Egypt. (11) Transport Waggons at Mahdi Camp, 1916. (12) Soldier on guard near Australian Camp at Heliopolis. On arrival in France, a British…

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A Great National Industry. B.h.p. Co's Newcastle Steel Group. Its Value in Peace and War

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 11 November 1933 · page 8

On 27th October a visit of inspection was paid to The Broken Hill Proprietary Company's Steel Works at Newcastle, as well as to several…

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Armistice Night in Kempsey. Happy Soldiers' Reunion

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 November 1933 · page 4

Where are the boys of the Old Brigade, Who fought with us side by side? Shoulder to shoulder and blade by…

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War Is Futile. Says State Governor

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 November 1933 · page 2

"The conscience of civilisation is all in favor of peace," said the Governor, Sir Philip Game, speaking at the Festival of Empire and Remembrance at the…

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Mr. R. T. Richards' Farewell. Returned Soldier's Farewell

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 November 1933 · page 2

After the transaction of the usual business at the monthly meeting of the Manning Sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L. of Australia, at the…

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Fears of War. Russia and Japan. Foreigners Leaving Man Chukuo

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 November 1933 · page 1

Telegrams received in-Moscow reveal a serious aggravation of the Russo-Japanese tension, owing to an allegation that eight Japanese…

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Wounded Dignity. Foster, M.L.A., Indignant

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 4

"Hansard" is not usually regarded as a comic cut, but the last copy to reach us contains the following extracts must suffice:…

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The Church and War

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 1

It has often been pointed out, that whether or not the Church should take an active part in politics, there can be no doubt of her obligation to…

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Old Soldiers Never Die

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 4

"..... they simply fade away." Private Richards, D.C.M., M.M., oldest of old soldiers-- with three campaigns and over eighteen years' service to…

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The Anzac Festival

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 29 November 1933 · page 3

The Anzac Festival Committee announces its programme of competitions for the Anzac Day Season, 1934. Among them are two which should…

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"Old Soldiers Never Die."

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 6

The above is the title of a fine book that comes from Mesas. Angus and Robertson, Ltd., of Castlereagh-street, Sydney. The author of…

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Wallamba War Memorial Sports

The Northern Champion · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 4

On Friday night. November 10th, the Wallamba branch of the R.S. and S. League held a ball which was a success socially and financially, being well…

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A Mystery Thriller Jack O'judgment (Published by Special Arrangement) [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter Xxvi. The Soldier Who Followed

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1933 · page 2

In the train which had carried Pinto Silva to Huddersfield were one or two remarkable passengers, and it was not a coincidence that they did not…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Friday's Programme

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 5 December 1933 · page 4

Friday next should be a "red letter" day in the history of Kempsey, and no doubt visitors will come from all parts of the district to witness the…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall Ceremony

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 December 1933 · page 4

As this issue goes to press the ceremonies associated with the laying of the foundation stone of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall by His…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Laying of Foundation Stones. Sir Philip Game Has a Busy Day

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 12 December 1933 · page 4

Friday last was indeed a red letter day for Kempsey, for it was visited that day by Vice-Royalty in the per son of the State Governor. Never in…

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