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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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Returned Soldier Appointments

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 4

Following the taking of the census, 250 returned soldiers were temporarily employed at Canberra to assist the permanent staff in compiling…

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Bowls at Albury Tallangatta Club’s Visit Here on Saturday Euroa Soldier Players Also to Make Trip

Border Morning Mail · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 6

The members of the recently formed Tallangatta Bowling Club will play their first game against Albury here to-morrow afternoon at 2.15. The…

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Is World on Way to Another War? “Situation More Menacing Than Since 1914”. German Re-armament Rouses Britain Important Debate in House of Commons Is Hitler Making Bid for Aerial Supremacy? London, May 2

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1935 · page 1

Emphasising that the London declaration last February was still the objective of immediate British foreign policy, and reiterating that nothing done at the Stresa Conference had annulled that declaration, the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay MacDoncold) in the House of Commons to-night appealed to Germany to co-operate in restoring…

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Hay War Memorial High School. Triangular Sports

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 7 May 1935 · page 4

Inquiries the being made by the school in regard to accommodation for the triangular sports contest to be held between Hay, Albury and…

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A Wise and Good Ruler Empire’s Manifestations of Loyalty King’s Visits to Australia a Throne That Has Withstood the Post-War Tumoil

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 May 1935 · page 2

Yesterday was begun thought the British Empire the celebration the 23th Anniversary of His Majesty King George’ accession in the throne. In London dense, cheering crowds packed the streets as the Royal party drove to St. Paul’s Cattledral for the thanksgiving service…

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Railways Big Job At Easier and on Anzac Day Not a Hitch Occurred Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 1

Railway arrangements during the Easter and Anzac Day periods are regarded by the department as the biggest passenger transportation job…

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Dispelling Fear of War a Professor’s Comments Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 2

One of the essentials for dispelling the fear of war was the reviving of collective action to control armaments, said Professor Bailey at a…

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To Stop War Talk Ministry of Peace Suggested Request of Mr. Lyons Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 1

The Council of Churches at its annual meeting to-day adopted the report, which deplored war talk, and urged that the Prime Minister (Mr…

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Diggers at Bowls Visit of Euroa Rinks Wodonga Ex-Soldiers’ Disappoint

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 6

Wodonga Diggers disappointed the promoters of the contest on the Albury Bowling Club’s green between Euroa and Albury and Wodong…

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Anti-war Movements (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 5

Sir—Now that the war-clouds are hovering ominously over Europe. with tho prospect of civilisation being once more plunged into a conflict…

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Must Employ Soldiers If Capable of Doing Work Effect of New Legislation

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 9 May 1935 · page 6

Brief details of far-reaching Legislation governing preference in the employment of resumed soldiers were contained in a…

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Presbyterians and War. Moderator's Condemnation. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 1

The Moderator, of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. W. Huey Steele, in his official address to the Assembly, said was was a persistent devil threatening…

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Council of Churches. Deplores War Talk. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 1

The Council of Churches, at the annual meeting, adopted a report which deplored war talk, and urged the Prime Minister to give serious…

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Premier Thanked By Returned Soldiers Trip to Sydney Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 6

The Slate. Secretary of the Re[?] Soldiers. and Sailors’ Imperial League (Mr [?] on behalf of the executive, has sent a letter to the…

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Corowa Returned Soldiers Annual Re-union and Dinner an Enjoyable Function

Border Morning Mail · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 6

The annual re-union and dinner of the Corowa sub-branch of the the turned Soldiers League, held at the Royal Hotel was largely attended by…

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Italy and Abyssinia Will There Be War? British Circles Concerned LONDON, May 10

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1935 · page 3

British official circles continue to be concerned at the situation in Abyssinia. It is thought that Signor Mussolini does not…

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Returned Soldiers And Work Preference Home Shire Council’s Attitude

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1935 · page 5

Hume Shire Council was advised at yesterday’s meeting by the Shires’ Association of the effect of the new Act dealing with…

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Culcairn Shire Councillors Meet Preference to Soldiers “New Act Too Drastic”

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1935 · page 4

Tho monthly meeting of the Culcairn Shire Council was held yesterday and there were present: Crs. J.H. [?] (president) R. H…

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Ex-soldiers Must Get First Preference Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1935 · page 2

The Industrial Commission [?] to-day that p[?] of employment to returned soldiers under the [?] Soldiers…

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Walbundrie a Welcome Home Function

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 15 May 1935 · page 5

A gathering of well over a hurdred essebled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. Kotzur, Alma Park, to welcome home their son Mr. Wilfred…

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