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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,108 stories in Murray's papers · page 30 of 56

War Declared on Lone Dog “Outlaw” Killed 100 Sheep Geelong

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 1

War has been declared on an “outlaw” dog in the Wensleydale, Yan Yan Girl and Bamhra district, about 30 miles from Geelong, and farmeate are…

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Former Soldier Who Allegedly Killed Wife Story of Poverty and Suffering Counsel’s Eloquent Appeal Jury’s Verdict; Accused to be Detained During Governor’s Pleasure MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 June 1938 · page 3

An alleged admission by Thomas William Loe, 40, of Mooroopna, laborer, that he had held his wife by the throat until she “remained quiet” was produced by the Crown in the Criminal Court to-day, when Loe was presented for trial on a charge of having murdered his wife, Amelia Jane…

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No Major War Likely “Big Powers Afraid” View of Belgian Consul Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 6

The new Consul- General for Belgium (Mr. F. Jansen) arrived at Sydney to-day. In the course of an interview he said was…

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Britain and Prestige Keep Out of Spanish War Reply to CORRESPONDENT(To the Editor.)

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 8

Sir,—Tho following facts might well he considered by “British” (“B.M.M .” 23/6/38) before he again rushes tub-thumping generalities into…

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Repeal of Soldiers’ Preference 30 Councils in Favor Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 8

At last night’s meeting or the Newtown Council it was officially reported that 30 councils had up-to-date decided to support the Newtown…

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Qualified to Play for T.B. Soldiers’ Cup

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 5

Noel Richardson, a member of the Albury Golf Club, who has been playing the game for only a short time, has qualified to take part in the T.B. Cup match final, which is to be played at Narrandera…

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More War Graves Found

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

According to the annual report of the High Commissioner in London, the discovery of the graves of those who fell on active service in France…

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War Debts Problem Proposal to Solve It

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 26

Dr. Irving Fisher, professor of Political Economy at Yale University, has given to the United Press a proposal for the United States to come as near…

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The War Minister. Police Protection Afforded. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Police protection has been provided for the War Minister. Mr. Hore Belisha, following the receipt of threats. This disclosure followed a scene in…

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Police Protection Given War Minister London, June 30

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

Police protection has been provided for the War Minster, Mr. Hore Belisha following the receipt of threats…

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British Preparations Food Supplies in War Time Controller to Take Over Distribution

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 26

The British Government's plans to onsure adequate supplies of food for the civil population and the armed forces in case of war or grave crises…

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War Veterans' Homes an Appeal for Funds Will You Help a Worthy Cause

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Henty sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association a request was received from headquarters for the sub-branch…

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War in China Japan Facing Long Conflict People Warned by Minister London. June 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 33

According to a Tokio message, the Japanese Minister of War(General Itagaki) said that probably Marshal. Chiang Kai-Shek would carry on the…

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The War in China Britain And France Warn Japan Chinese Air Offensive London, June 28

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

New factors have entered into the war by Japan upon China, and the outcome is not easy to foresee. The threatened move by the Japanese for a new route of attack in the south has brought from Britain and France a warning of probable…

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No Neutrality Promise Given by George V Tried to Avert a World War London. June 30

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 6

According to “The Times” correspondent in Berlin, the legend of a broken promise by King George V., woven round hits conversation with…

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Proud Rep Ensign Abused Profi s From War Action Urged to Check Aliens LONDON, June 30

Border Morning Mail · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 10

[?] Roger Keyes, in a let-“The Times,” urges that the Government should legislate to prevent aliens from obtaining British…

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Soldiers' Preference

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 44

At a meeting of the Newtown council it was reported that 30 councils had up to date decided to support the Newtown council's…

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Happenings in Albury and District Abolition of Soldiers' Preference Diggers to Confer

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 9

Albury Returned Soldiers' League has decided to call a conference of all digger movements in the "border districts to discuss the decisions of…

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Correspondence Preference to Returned Soldiers (To the Editor)

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 9

Sir,—It appears that the reasons advanced by opponents of the Returned Soldiers‘ Preference (Act, are illogical, untrue and dishonorable. Firstly, a…

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Cupid Amongst Diggers Rush of Soldier Marriages Pensions for Wives Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 1

Cupid worked overtime among Diggers this week, and especially yesterday, which was the last day on which Digg[?]s could got…

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