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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,108 stories in Murray's papers · page 22 of 56

Causes of War

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 2

Wars in Biblical history were not caused by high tariffs. The Ro[?] who subjugated Europe and most [?] the world then known, undertook their…

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Story of the Efforts of King George V to Stop the World War London, May 6

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 7 May 1938 · page 6

How King George V tried to stop the Great War is shown ill the second part of the 10th volume of “British Documents on the Origin of the War,”…

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Items of News Boy Seriously Wounded

Border Morning Mail · Monday 9 May 1938 · page 2

When [?] in a pea-rifle ex[?] yesterday afternoon, Royce [?] st., Wagga, was wounded in the left side of the…

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Germans Desire a Settlement of Czech Problem Without a European War LONDON, May 8

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 1

The Berlin correspondent of “The Times” states that British and French representations to Czecho-SIovakia will not be unwelcome provided they emphasise that the Sudeten Germans must be granted self-determination…

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The Greater Claim (All Rights Reserved.) a Fascinating Story of Love and War. Part 8

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 4

Mr. Maplesby fidgetted uncomfortably. Twice he attempted to light his pipe, but it would not draw. Young Godsome had echoed his own…

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Mr. Stevens Declares War on Starting Price Betting With Hint of Drastic Legislation SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 4

Drastic legislation which will greatly curtail race broadcasting has been recommended by the special Cabinet sub-committee which was constituted…

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Soldiers and Rating Injured In Hospital After Crash DARWIN

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 10 May 1938 · page 5

Three members of the garrison, and a rating from the survey shin Moresby, were admitted to hospital, one in a serious condition, after a…

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Returned Soldier and His Family Found on Verge of Starvation at Albury

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 11 May 1938 · page 1

Albury Carry-On Club is throwing all Its energy and available cash into a scheme to help Incapacitated returned soldiers and…

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British War Chiefs

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 1

Mr. Hore-Bellsha, British Minister for War, who in pursuance of his plan to give the younger men a chance in the army, promoted…

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Special Living Allowances for Soldiers’ Widows Restored in Full Action Taken By Government Minister’s Explanation Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 1

Special living allowances to widowed (repatriation) pensioners, which were reduced under the financial emergency legislation in 1931. have…

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Happenings in the District Chiltern Returned Soldiers

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 12 May 1938 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Chiltern sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League, those present were: Messrs. R. o. Wiseman (present),…

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Anzac Day in Sydney Bronte (Sydney)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 23

DEAR POPPY,—The march of 43,000 of our Australian soldiers in the Anzac Day celebrations in Sydney this year was a sight which will…

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Hay War Memorial High School

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

At an informal pupils' dance held in the School Hall on Wednesday night, 11th May, to wind up the term, the opportunity was taken to…

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War in Spain. Bombs on Barcelona. BARCELONA

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 2

During a rebel air raid on Barcelona, two British ships were damaged and two seamen injured. The bombs killed 46 and wounded…

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War Pensioners Abroad Payments Made in 33 Countries Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 1

Only 7993 of the 251,806 persons drawing Commonwealth war pensions are not resident in Australia. They are scattered through 33…

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War Service Pensions Annual Cost £7 Million 150,000 Men Have Not Sought Assistance CANBERRA

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

About 150,000 men who served in the Great War with the Australian Imperial Force have not yet made any claim for pension or medical…

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Darwin Soldiers Hurt in Smash

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 33

Three garrison soldiers ami a rating from H.M.A.S. Moresby were seriously injured at Darwin when the ear in which they were riding crashed into…

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Honesty of Ex-soldiers Praised Loans Are Repaid Canberra

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 5

[?] to the [?] qualities and character of returned of soldier borrowers are made by the Repatriation Commission in…

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Returned Soldier in Poor Circumstances Still Needs Help Good Food and Rest Flight Of Many Little Children In Albury

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 3

Women workers of Albury Benevolent Society stated yesterday that they had supplied blankets to the returned soldier and his…

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New Drastic Step in War on S.P. Betting Hotels Vitally Concerned Three Declared Common Gaming Houses Action in Sydney; Shadow of Arrest Over Customers SYDNEY

Border Morning Mail · Friday 13 May 1938 · page 6

The successful application to Mr. Justice Maxwell in Chambers to-day for the declaration of three Sydney hotels as common gaming…

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