Anzac Day Observance Wants Mine Closed Noise Disturbs Solemnity Melbourne
A deputation from the Returned Soldiers’ League to-day waited on the Minister for Railways (Mr. [?] with a request that the State coal…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1935
1,105 stories in Murray's papers · page 33 of 56
Anzac Day Observance N.S.W. Will Not Follow Victoria a Close Holiday in That State Sydney
The decision of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League in favor of the retention of the existing form of the observance of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Correspondence Soldiers' Preference (To The Editor)
Sir,—What a cry is being made against the Returned Soldiers' Preference in N.S.W. The main thing to consider is the soldiers' point of view…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Unknown Soldier Grave at Shrine Opposed Soldiers’ Decision Melbourne
The annual conference of the Returned Soldiers’ League to-day decided against a proposal that the remains idea as an unknown soldier had been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Peace of the World. “No Faith in Politicians” Former Soldier’s View MELBOURNE
Discussion on a frank and comra[?] basis among former enemies were extolled at the annual conference of the Returned…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →“Abyssinia Does Not Threaten” Emperor Tells His Parliament Troops Reviewed, Too War Clouds Still Darken Peace of the World LONDON, July 18
Addressing his Parliament to-day, the Emperor of Abyssinia said: “Abyssinia threatens not a soul. Although Italy has all the weapons of modern warfare, she has yet to see how a united Abyssinia can defend her territory.”…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moslem Rioters Killed Troops Called Out to Angry Mob Many Wounded Lahore, July 21
A detachment of the Royal Scots was forced to fire on a huge crowd of Moslem rioters killing two and wounding others. The mob defied…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldier’s Death Police Find Tablets Melbourne
Orville John Booth, aged 54, of Carlisle street, St. Kilda, was found dead in his bed last night. He was a war pensioner, and had been taking…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War Memorial Hall. Meeting of Committee
The committee of the Hay War Memorial Hall met on Thursday night. There were present: Messrs. J…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blocks Against Whites Abyssinia Raises Issue “War Now Inevitable” Another Bellicose Speech by Mussolini LONDON, July 21
The Emperor of Abyssinia (Haile Selassie), despite his promise, today failed to attend the Abyssinian Youths demonstrations, but representatives of all sections of the community made unanimously patriotic speeches demonstrating [?] religious unity…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Italian Nationals Cannot Enlist Here Melbourne
Italian nationals in Australia cannot enlist in Australia. This was clear to-day by a representative of the Melbourne Consi[?]. who…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →British Ex-soldiers in Germany Did Not Place Wreath on Memorial a Controversy Arises Munich, July 21
A controversy has arisen In Murich owing to the failure of members the British legion, who are visiting Germany, to place a wreath on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Preparation for War (To the Editor)
Sir,—Answering the letter in Monday’s issue of last week, it seems to me quite obvious that Mr. Manning is not familiar with the origin of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A South American War. Peace-maker Congratulated London, July 22
In replying to a question in the House of Cor[?] to-day, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Samuel ho[?]) said the British Go…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →If War Comes “Will Be a Massacre” Abyssinian Envoy’s Comments Paris, July 23
“We will fight in desperation and [?] Men, women and children will defend their independence. It will be a massacre,” declared Tsela…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Lunatic Runs Amok In Argentine Parliament Senator Killed; Two Wounded Buenos Aires , July 23
Running amok in the public gallery of the Argentine, Senate during discussion of a bill to extend Government control to foreign meat packers a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldier’s Death Body on Railway Line Sydney
When the City Coroner (Mr. Ovara) to-day conducted an inquiry into the death of a returned soldier, John Jones, 49, who was found dead on the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Nazis’ Latest Blow Directed to Catholic Ex-Soldiers Association to Be Dissolved. Berlin, July 24
Tho latest blow in the Nazis’ vigorous anti-Catholic campaign has fallen on the National League of Catholic Ex-servicemen, the dissolution of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Melbourne Anzac March Diggers Decide to Finish at Shrine
By almost unanimous vote, the annual conference of the Victorian subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League resolved to change the route…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Preparation for War (To the Editor)
Sir,—Replying to the letter signed “Anti War” in Wednesday’s issue, I must heartily subscribe my agreement with all that the writer says against…
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