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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

178 stories in Murray's papers · page 2 of 9

Pictures for Soldiers Gymkhana Appeal

The Independent · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

On Wednesday next, through the country of the Riverina Amusements Ltd., an excellent programme of pictures will be presented in aid of the…

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“Inside the Lines” in Aid of Soldiers’ Funds

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

From first to last, “Inside the Lines,” Radio Pictures’ all-talking military drama at the Town Hall to-morrow night, is interesting, thrilling and…

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Returned Soldiers’ Reunion

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 3

The local “diggers” held their annual re-union on Wednesday evening last in the supper room of the Memorial Hall, when there was a…

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China-japan War Lull in Fighting Shanghai

The Independent · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

There was little activity to-day on the three fronts in the China-Japanese war, except at Kiangwan, where the artillery has continued a [?]releutess…

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References to War Risk in the Federal Parliament Canberra, Thursday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

Replying to Mr. Ward, a Lang Party representative, Mr. Lyons said it was the Government's policy to do everything in its power to avoid the…

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Mathoura Raises £250 Remarkably Successful Hospital Appeal Soldiers’ Queen Wins Competition Crowning Ceremony on Wednesday Night

The Pastoral Times · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

The successful appeal in Mathoura and district on behalf of the Deniliquin Hospital ended on Wednesday night, when it was announced that…

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Third Match Superstition a Relic of the Boer War

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 3 March 1932 · page 4

Superstition finds little allegiance from Australians as a rule, but one quaint little superstition, widely observed by people for no…

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Booligal War Memorial Race Club. Meeting at Booligal

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

A meeting of the above club was held at Booligal oil 20th February. There were present: Messrs. G. W. Barnett chairman), R. H. Sheaffe, A…

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China—japan War Chinese Troops Retreating Shanghai

The Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

With the exception of Woosung, where a large body of troops are cut off bat still holding the village, the Chinese retreated on…

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China and Japan. General Chinese Retirement. Japanese Regard the War As Over. Shanghai

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 2

With the exception of Woosung, where a large body of troops cut off, were still holding the village, the Chinese retreated on every front…

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Soldier's Death Cause a Mystery Sydney

The Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

Mystery surrounds the death in Gulgong hospital on Tuesday of Thomas Boyle, a returned soldier, aged 37…

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Mathoura Appeal Soldiers' Express Thanks (To the Editor)

The Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

Sir,—The Mathours sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League would like, through the columns of the Independent, to express thier appreciation…

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War Memorial High School

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 8 March 1932 · page 2

In addition to the University exhibitions won by Alec. J. McPherson and Reginald R. Nock, of the Hay War Memorial High School, at the…

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Wounded by Knife Mans Shocking Injuries Melbouene

The Independent · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 1

James Lahiff, 24, was admitted to hospital late last night suffering from shocking wounds in the stomach, which, it is believed, had been caused have…

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Soldiers’ Queen Mathoura Donations

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 March 1932 · page 2

At the request of the president (Mr. D. Powell) and hon. secretary (Mr. A. L. Sage) of Mathoura branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League, we have…

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War Service Homes. Bill Passes Lower House. CANBERRA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 18 March 1932 · page 1

In the House of Representatives, the War Service Homes Bill passed all stages…

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Hay War Memorial Meeting of Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 2

The Hay War Memorial Committee met on Friday night. There were present: Messrs Patterson (chairman), Lincolne, Cook, Freeland,…

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War Memorial High School Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Yelland

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 8 April 1932 · page 4

On Friday last, Mr. H. Walker, M.A., the headmaster of the Hay War Memorial nigh School, called together the whole of the students and the…

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Anzac Day New Form of Celebration Arranged

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 12 April 1932 · page 1

The sub-committee appointed to make preparations for the celebration of Auzne Day in Corowa has decided to make a radical change in the…

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Anzac Day Returned Soldiers Discuss Arrangements

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 15 April 1932 · page 3

At a meeting of the Hay Sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A., held on Monday evening, the question of Anzac Day came up. The Rev. H. D. Mackie wrote…

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