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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Is War Wanted? An Economist's View. CAPETOWN

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 2

Lord Rothermere, who has been spending a brief holiday in South Africa, left for England to-day. He said he would recommend that South…

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Hay War Memorial High School. Girls' Physical Culture Display

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 1

In the Assembly Hall of the Hay War Memorial High School, on Friday night, 12th October, a pleasant display was given by the girls' physical…

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Another War World Not on Verge Smuts and Fight for Freedom LONDON, October 17

Border Morning Mail · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 7

General Smuts, of South Africa, was installed to-day as rector of Saint Andrew’s University…

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[?]tions at Funeral of King Alexander [?] 4 Princes, Many Notables to Attend [?] Closely Lined with Soldiers [?]Pulation's View of Cortege Restricted

The Independent · Friday 19 October 1934 · page 3

[?] the funeral of the late King Alexander at Belgrade [?] unexampled precautions were adopted by the police to [?] and to protect the large number of International [?] who marched in the procession, soldiers and guards…

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Henty Returned Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 7

Mr. C. Murray, vice-preside. it, presided at the monthly meeting of the Henty sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. The secretary (Mr. A. R. Barrle)…

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War Leader Dead Von Kluck of Germany His Costly Mistake London, October 19

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 October 1934 · page 3

The death is reported of Field Marshal Alexander von Kluck, commander of the German First Army in 1914-(Von [?] who was an infantry…

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Disturbed Europe Little Fear of War Marseilles Murders British Minister’s Horror LONDON October 16

Border Morning Mail · Monday 22 October 1934 · page 4

Sir John Simon, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in a speech at Northampton to-night made a short reference to the…

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Duke of Golucester, a Man of the People, Warmly Welcomed at Albury People Gather En Masse at Showground Great Crowds Line Streets for Three Miles Keen Interest in Returned Soldiers and Children King’s Son Strengthens Allegiance to British Empire in Brief Visit

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 23 October 1934 · page 2

In brilliant sunshine and welcomed by a cheering throng at the Albury railway station, the Duke of Gloucester made a triumphal entry into New South Wales yesterday afternoon. More than 8000 people gathered at the Showground, and several thousands more lined some three miles of street through which the Royal car drove. Through one mouthpiece these many people re-spoke…

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Next War. Pyramid Prophecies

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1934 · page 1

A well-known writer on Biblical and Pyramid prophecy, the Rev. Walter Wynn, prophesies in last month’s “London Forum” another…

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30 Soldiers Killed Explosion on Lorry Spanish Rebellion Madrid, October 22

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 24 October 1934 · page 3

Shortly after an official announcement that the last rebel in the province of Asturias had been subjugated, 32 soldiers were killed and many…

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Another War Secret Britain Had an Overwhelming Gas Ready End Op Hostilities Stopped Use London, October 24

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 25 October 1934 · page 2

The fact that Britain had a new and overwhelming chemical weapon ready for use if the Great War had continued longer is revealed by Major…

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War Lessons

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1934 · page 10

NATIONALISM, a sentiment which few disparage, has been responsible for the present race of armaments in Europe. The commissarial is one…

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A Judge Killed by Wounded Lion

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 26 October 1934 · page 2

The town is in mourning as the result of the popular Judge Bazilio de Olivera being torn to death by an infuriated wounded lion, which sprang…

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Soldiers' Graves Appeal Fund Now Closed

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 26 October 1934 · page 2

Owing to the splendid response of the public and as the result of the competition, the above fund is now closed…

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War in the Air Britain Makes Preparations New Type of Plane London, Oct 27

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 October 1934 · page 3

The Air Ministry has ordered a dozen Overstrand twin-engine long-range day bombers with movable gun turrets…

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Six People Killed Ex-Soldier Runs Amok Two Sisters Among Victims QUEBEC, October 26

Border Morning Mail · Monday 29 October 1934 · page 3

After having lured Ills two aged sisters into a wood in a motor-car and shot them, a sergeant who was badly gassed m the war, and had…

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T.B. Soldiers and Sailors

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 30 October 1934 · page 2

The secretaries of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors T.B, Appeal Dr. J. Noel Brown and Mr. A. Bradly have received a cheque for £3 5 from the…

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Killed in Surgery Doctor Fatally Wounded Was Cleaning a Revolver Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 4

Dr. A. Mclnnes, of Military road, Mosman, was fatally wounded when a revolver exploded while he was cleaning it in his surgery this afternoon…

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Dinner for Duke Soldiers’ Big Function Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 1 November 1934 · page 5

On Saturday week at 7.15 p.m. the puke of Gloucester will be the guest the. Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League at a dinner…

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Overwhelming Chemical War Weapon

The Independent · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 4

The fact that Great Britain had a new and overwhelming chemical weapon ready for use if the Great War had been continued is revealed…

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