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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Labor's Policy Toward War Removing Delusions London, July 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 8

The policy of international trades unionism toward war was expounded by Sir Walter Citrine, the president of the International Federation of…

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Italian Gratitude Increased Pay for War Leader Rome,July 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 35

The Italian Cabinet has approved of a recommendation that Marshal Badoglio, as a token of national gratitude for his services in Abyssinia, will…

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The Great War Is Still Going On! Shells That Kill Twenty Years After Being Fired

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 44

For years, perhaps centuries, the Great War will continue to reap its grim harvest. "A WAR to end wars." That was…

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Soldier Settlers Await Decision

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 7

The decision of Bland Shire Council., West Wyalong, in regard to a deputation which waited on the council last month asking that the council waive…

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Returned Soldier Preference. Question Arises at Bankstown. SYDNEY, Friday Afternoon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 10 July 1936 · page 3

At a meeting of the Bankstown Council to discuss a proposed £60,000 loan works programme, the Mayor, Aid. J. Gosling, presented a minute in…

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Leaving Rutherglen Soldiers' Ex-president Farewelled

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 1

At a meeting of the Rutherglen sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. last week, the president (Mr. P. R. Fu[?]lerton) referred to the impending…

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Soldiers’ Preference Raises Problem

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 July 1936 · page 3

New South Wales Government faces the alternative of amending the Returned Soldiers.’ Preference Act, or declaring relief works all works under…

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If War Should Come Corowa Mobilisation Centre

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 5

In the event of an outbreak of war in Australia, Corowa will be a chief mobilisation centre, with camp headquarters at the…

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Micro Waves in Peace and War New Mysteries of Radio

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 2

Unexpected effects of the weather and the tides on micro wave radio, latest newcomer to the field of practical communication, have been reported to…

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War Plans in Germany Despite Peace Talk. London, July 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 14

"Despite Hitler's speeches about peace preparations are being made for war. Germany's warlike preparations are much, further advanced than is…

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War Memorial Hall. Meeting of Committee

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 1

The committee of the Hay War Memorial Hall met on Friday night. There were present: Messrs. Cook, Anderson, Booth, Smith, McMahon…

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Revolt in Spain. Troops Encircle Madrid. Verging on Civil War. Widespread Insurrection. London", Monday. Battle Impending. LONDON, Monday. Later

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 21 July 1936 · page 2

A revolution, verging on civil war, has broken out in Spain and Morocco, where rebel monarchists are endeavouring to overthrow the popular The "Daily Mail's" Tolosa correspondent says that a formidable force of rebel infantry is reported to be encircling Madrid, where the greatest…

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Anzac Day Observance Present Method Favored by Victoria

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 4

The conference of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, Victorian branch, decided on Wednesday night that it was…

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The Horrors of War Speech by the King

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 32

At a brilliant ceremonial in Hyde Park, the King presented new colors to the Guards, and made a note worthy address to the troops. "Only a few…

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Spanish Civil War Conflicting Reports Government Sanguine of Success Madrid

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 5

Battles for control of the Capital have already commenced between advancing rebel armies and Government forces. At…

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A Dramatic Incident Astonishing Deed in the War Hero Awarded V.C.

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 3

We believe the following authentic account of an incident on the high seas in the Great War was first given to the world through Arthur Mee's "My…

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Waiving of Rates Owing by Soldier Settlers Interest Among Councils

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 11

In a report submitted at the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council the shire clerk (Mr. S. M. Smith) said that he had received letters from other…

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Returned Soldiers Advocate Compulsory Training. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 2

The annual conference of the Victoria Branch of the Returned of the Soldiers' League decided that compulsory military training should be…

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Spanish Civil War Government Holding Its Own London

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 28 July 1936 · page 2

The Government is more than holding its own in Spain, which is divided roughly between opposing forces as follows: The Government retains…

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Gundagai Tragedy Husband Dead; Wife Wounded

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 10

A peculiar tragedy at Gobarralong, near Gundagai, is being investigated by the police, where Noel Harmer, 26, was found dead, and his bride of six…

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