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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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To End Fascism Secret War Urged Trade Union Congress Address LONDON, September 4

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 3

In addressing the Trades Union Congress to-day the secretary, Mr. Walter Citrine, urged a secret war against Fascism abroad, and…

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Blackmail in Bread War

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 27

Blackmail as a part of the bread price cutting war was alleged by the president of the Masters Bakers' Association (Mr. A. Kirkland) when giving…

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War From the Air. Thermit Explosive's and High Explosives

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 2

Nothing scares living beings, human or animal, more than fire. Without warning, perhaps without even an official declaration of war, as happened…

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France’s Unemployed Position Worst Since War Minister Concerned. Paris, September 6

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 7

M. Marquet, Minister for Labor. reports that unemployment in France is the worst since the war. The number receiving relief in the third…

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Mascot Municipality. Question of Soldier Preference. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 1

The Mascot Municipal Council, after a lively debate, rejected a motion to rescind a resolution, passed at the previous meeting, appointing G…

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Soldiers on the Air Granting of B Class Licence Mr. Lyons Seen Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 4

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) and the State president of the E. S. and S.I.L.A. (Mr. Holland) conferred today in regard to the Commonwealth…

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Another War Looming Belief of Mr Lang SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 2

A victory for the [?] Government next Saturday would be followed by the introduction of compulsory military training, declared [?]…

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Strike in Madrid 8 KILLED; 45 Wounded Strike Now Called Off Madrid

The Independent · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 3

Eight were killed and 45 wounded during a general strike, which was called off this morning. The dead included several…

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First War Memorial Unveiling Ceremony in Vienna Vienna, September 9

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 6

The monument to Austria’s “Unmown Soldiers ”—the first war memorial to be constructed in Vienna— was unveiled in the presence of the…

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Lang’s War Scare Mr. Lyons’ Effective. Reply No Conscription Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 2

This is an attempt to frighten the people. It is the last throw of a desperate gambler but the public will have no difficulty in discerning that…

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Appeal to Germany Humanity Seeks Peace Declares French Minister for War. Paris

The Independent · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 3

The Minister for War, M. Petain, freaking at the Marne anniversary celebrations to-day, appealed to Germany to recall her own dead and to…

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Jobs for Children of Deceased Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 2

Rotarian F. Mcmahon speaking at yesterday’s luncheon of the Albury Rotary Club sought the co-operation of members in finding jobs for…

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Soldiers’ Memorial Duke at Big Ceremony Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 7

Final arrangements for the opening of the Soldiers’ Memorial in Hyde Park by the Duke of Gloucester were practically completed to-day. The…

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Taxi “War” to Resume Cheap Fares Likely Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 1

As the Government has refused to fix a standard rate of 1/ a mile and 1/ at flagfall for taxi taxi fares, the taxi organisations have decided to resume…

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Money in War Company’s Huge Profits Powder Sales to the Allies WASHINGTON, Sept. 12

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 1

Evidence which was placed before the Senate committee conducting the munitions inquiry at today’s sitting disclosed the wide…

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Woman Wounded in Neck Husband Under Arrest Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 4

Stanley James Marsden, 33, carrier of Cracow, was arrested lo-day on a charge of having attempted unlawfully alleged by the police that…

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Shooting Affray Man and Woman Wounded. Jealousy Believed Motive Brisbane

Border Morning Mail · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 2

A shooting, affray occurred at Ingham on Friday night, the victims being Sam Gladmina, a Maltese; and Edna Mack, who, however, were only…

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Young Woman Wounded by Gun

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 2

When driving her sister in a sulky, which was taking cream to Langtree, Miss Vera Parker, aged 18 years, received the full charge in her left arm…

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Double Shooting Man and Woman Both Critically Wounded SYDNEY, Monday

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 5

Found unconscious in a residential an Surry Hills to night cack with a bullet women in the head a man and woman were…

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Ex.enemy Soldier

The Independent · Tuesday 18 September 1934 · page 4

A German who fought against the Allies has sought admission to a branch of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association but as there is…

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