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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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National War Memorial in France. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 5

Mr. Robb, President of the N.S.W. Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, says it is time the Federal Government erected a national war…

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Soldiers' Memorial Hall Donations

Macleay Argus · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 4

The following additional amounts have been received or promised towards the Soldiers' Memorial Hall:--Cr. Schmidt £22, Mr. Alex Simpson…

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War on Mosquitoes

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 4

The mosquito is undoubtedly champion of tormentors. Our summer nights are rudely disturbed by their incessant buzz and bite. But not…

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War in 1941 ?

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 6

"Just as in 1912 I foresaw the war of 1914, so now I see a second world war coming with giant strides," declared General von…

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Latest Cables. War on Rioting. Vienna, 11134

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 5

Following the Austrian Chancellor, Dulfuss', declaration of war without quarter or authority on rioting and terrorism, the Heimwehr Defence…

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War on Insects

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 7

It was only towards the end of the last century that war against insects began to be waged scientifically. A few years ago swarms of blue…

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War on Rioters Armed Patrols in Austria Vienna

The Northern Champion · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 4

Following the Austrian Chancellor's declaration of war without quarter on authors of rioting and terrorism, the Defence Corps, from to-night, will patrol…

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Bread War at Bondi. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 5

A bread price war is being waged at Bondi, and as a result it is possible to obtain bread at 3½d per loaf. Naturally the shops did a big…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting of Manning Sub-branch

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

The annual meeting of the Manning sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League was held in Hayward's Cafe on Monday night. The…

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"New World War Germinating Rapidly."

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Speaking at a reception in Perth, Major Douglas, founder of the Douglas Credit System, said it was now almost generally admitted that the…

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A War Reminder What It Cost in Human Lives

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 5

War Office statistics are a remarkable revelation of war casualties. As they are likely to escape the memory, the figures should be…

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War Heroes. Cleric Hits Out at "Hypocrisy."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 3

"Our glorious dead--are they glorious only because they are dead, and is the lo[?] of the fallen hero preferable to that of the living veteran?"…

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Happy "Welcome Home." Eric James' Return

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

Mr. Eric James, who yesterday morning returned to Kempsey after a four years' sojourn in Canada and the United States, received a…

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Young Woman Wounded. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 5

Ethel Lee, aged 35, was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital last night for a terrible gash on the left arm, necessitating, eight stitches. She…

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New World War ?

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 26 January 1934 · page 1

Speaking at a reception in Perth, Major Douglas, founder of the Douglas Credit System, said it was now almost generally admitted that…

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National War Memorial Tenders for First Section

The Northern Champion · Saturday 27 January 1934 · page 4

The Federal Government has received 16 tenders for the erection of the first section of the Australian National War Memorial. It is believed that a Sydney…

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Soldiers of the King

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 30 January 1934 · page 4

Although the title of "Soldiers of the King," the Gainsborough picture coming to the Victoria Theatre soon, is derived from the age-old song of…

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Woman Spy's Love. Wife of Brave Soldier Romance of Cemetery. Wonderfully Happy Couple

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

What is stated to be the truth about one of the War's greatest love romances is told by a woman correspondent of the Sunday Chronicle…

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Returned Soldiers

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 3

At a Returned Soldiers' meeting held recently in Macksville, it was moved that an effort should be made to revive the R.S.S.I.L.A., in…

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At the Victoria. "Soldiers of the King."

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 3

"The Show Must Go On!" has been the watchword of the theatrical profession and the failure of a trouper to appear for the act is considered the…

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