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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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Italo-Abyssinian War. LONDON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 November 1935 · page 2

An official dispatch from Addis Ababa to-day says the Abyssinians are in full retreat on the northern and southern fronts…

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Science and War. Inventions Deviated From Destined Purpose

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 7

Sir Richard Gregory, the distinguished scientist, strongly denied the allegation that scientists were spending their tune manufacturing…

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Rumination -- Review -- Reminiscence. Quotations for Comparison--peace Only by Preparedness for War--conflicting Claims--abyssinia and Modern Armament--mussolini Plans While His Troops Fight, But--

Macleay Argus · Friday 15 November 1935 · page 3

Space and other considerations preclude my making any extended reference to the just-published book by Mr. W. M. Hughes, entitled…

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The War London, 181135

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 5

Sanctions against Italy were adopted by more than fifty States today. Britain's first step towards the enforcing of sanctions…

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The War. Guerilla Tactics. Canal Dues. London, Nov. 17

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 2

Guerilla warfare continues in the northern sector of Abyssinia, where Italian irregulars are executing a pincers movement in the Takarre…

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Italo-Abyssinian War. Enforcement of Sanctions. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 2

Sanctions against Italy were adopted by more than 50 States to-day. Britain's first step towards enforcement of the sanctions was to notify…

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Italo-Abyssinian War. Enforcement of Sanctions. London

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 2

Sanctions against Italy were adopted by more than 50 States to-day. Britain's first step towards enforcement of the sanctions was to notify…

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Soil From Anzac Cove

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 4

A parcel of soil from Gallipoli and a bundle of foliage picked from the environs of Anzac Cove has arrived in Sydney by the Orient liner Orion…

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The War London, 211135

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 4

Haille Selassie, who two days ago set out on a mysterious aeroplane flight, has now returned to Addis Ababa. It appears that he…

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War Pensions to Be Liberalised

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 4

Important alterations to the Returned Soldiers' Repatriation Act having the effect of liberalising war pensions were announced in the House of…

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Spy Story of the Boer War. Saves Briton— Briton Saves Boer

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 7

It was lately reported that the South African authorities had been trying to solve the riddle of a man who says thae he is Commandant…

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Spy Story of the Boer War. Boer Saves Briton--briton Saves Boer

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 7

It was lately reported that the South African authorities had been trying to solve the riddle of a man who says that he is Commandant…

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The War. Italian Somalis Mutiny. Ogaden Front

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 2

An unconfirmed report received in Addis Ababa states that the Abyssinians have recaptured Gorahai, in Ogaden. This is considered…

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Rumination-review-reminiscence. Comparative Inaction on the Battle Fronts--colorful Reward and Punishment--inaction the Ethiopians' Greatest Foe--from War to Wheat--local Sales Price and Decline in Consumption--food Destroyed While Millions in Dire Need--the Secretary Goes A-shooting

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 26 November 1935 · page 3

Latest reports from Abyssinia indicate that the Italian advance on the northern front has slowed down, while that on the south has reached…

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Anzac Day. Sacred Holiday Wanted

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 4

At the Returned Soldiers' Congress Mr. F. J. Aberle moved that the Government be asked to proclaim Anzac Day a sacred holiday through…

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Anzac Day. Sacred Holiday Wanted

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 4

At the Returned Soldiers' Congress Mr. F. J. Aberie moved that the Government he asked to proclaim Anzac Day a sacred holiday…

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Welcome Home. to Rev. Father Bourke

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 1

In the School of Arts on Wednesday evening the parishioners of St. Joseph's Church, Gloucester, extended a welcome home to Rev. Father…

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The War Italian Dread of Petrol Embargo. New Tactics in Abyssinia

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 2

The possibility of dreaded oil sanctions may cause Italy to alter her tactics in Abyssinia, and to make a drive with light columns, mules and…

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"Burnt-out" Soldiers and Pensions

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 2

Speaking on the Repatriation Amendment Bill in the House of Representatives on Friday, Mr. W. M. Hughes said it gave him the greatest…

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"The War Cry" Xmas Issue

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 December 1935 · page 3

The Christmas issue of "The War Cry" is an attractive publication. On the front cover is a picture, in color, entitled "The Boy Jesus." On…

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