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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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PANAMA Young Revolutionaries Ten Killed, 20 WOUNDED President Resigns Panama City

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 1

Youthful revolutionists, many of them unfamiliar with firearms rose against the Government at 3…

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Two Constables Mortally Wounded At Bondi Maniac at Large Bondi Junction Sensation. Two Policemen Stabbed and Shot Alleged Assailant Barricades Himself in House And Puts Up Grim Fight Until Wounded. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 1

There was a sensational affair at Bondi Junction this morning, as a result of which two policemen are dead and a civilian is in a serious condition…

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Strikers Won! Wage War at Broken Hill. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 1

The strike of relief workers at Broken Hill has been settled, their demands of £5/1/ per week having been agreed to…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney. Wednesday. Any Johnson Hates To Give Up—War Futile, Says Mr. Scullin—The Parkes Seat—Dramatic Flight Across the Tasman—Mr

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 January 1931 · page 7

The Evening Standard had a tele- j phone interview with Miss Amy Johnson, who said : "I simply hate to give in; but' it is likely. I may…

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UNWARRANTED. Allegations Against P.M.G.'s Department Preference For Returned Men

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 4

The question of preference to returned soldiers again came up for discussion at last night's meeting of the local branch of the…

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Banker Blames Governments For High Interest War Tragedy Now Explained LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 1

Misreading a submarine's title caused British gunners to kill nineteen of the crew of a British submarine during the war and receive…

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Climbing Through Fence Farmer Fatally Wounded MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

Andrew Maser (64), of Charlotte East, was found shot at his home yesterday. He appeared to have fallen while trying to climb through a…

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Woman's Heroic Life Fight Against Cruelty Friend of the Horse War Tittle Adventure

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

If ever a woman died for a cause it was Miss A. M. F. Cole, war heroine and lover of anmals. Grey-haired and frail, worn to the end of her…

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Returned Soldiers' League Protest Against Local Labour Bureau Methods Mr. O'Connor Taken to Task League Deputation To-day

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

At the conclusion of the annual meeting of the Inverell sub-branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. on Saturday night, and at which Mr. J. H. Thompson, was elected president for the ensuing term, a lengthy and somewhat…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 4

Mr. E. C. Holloway (President) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Inverell branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League on…

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Welcome Home. To Armidale's Coadjutor Bishop

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

Preparations are in hand for an enthusiastic welcome home to Bishop Coleman, who will arrive in Armidale on Tuesday morning…

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Returned Soldiers' League. Annual Meeting of Members. Extension of Leases Sought Appeal to Land Board

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

The annual meeting of members of Inverell sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League was held in the School of Arts on…

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Soldiers' League Deputation To Local Labour Bureau "Allocation of Work Satisfactory" Mr. O'connor Explains

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 4

As reported in last issue, a deputation from the Inverell sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A., comprising the president (Mr. J. H. Thompson), Aid…

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Man Shoots Sister Wounded in Leg SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

Mistaking his sister for a thief in his fowl roost on Wednesday night, Ernest James Haskins, of Ryde, discharged a double barrelled shot gun,…

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Meeting of Producers Strong Resolutions Passed. Costs Must Come Down. Pre-War Standards Necessary

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 6

There was standing room only at a large and representative meeting of residents Who assembled at the School of Arts hall yesterday afternoon when a series of highly important resolutions were passed drawing public…

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Welcome Home. To Co-adjutor Bishop of Armidale. Procession to the Cathedral

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the public Welcome to-morrow to the Co-Adjutor Bishop of Armidale (the Right Rev. Dr. J…

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Mechanical Soldiers

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 3

A Danish engineer has invented an automatic soldier, which he claims will do away with most of the dangers of war for the army employing his…

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Costs Must Come Back! Inverell Views Pre-war Standard Necessary a Critical Position

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 6

There was standing room only at a large and representative meeting of residents who assembled at the School of Arts hall,…

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Fatal Accident Soldier Killed SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 1

P. Barry, 38, a returned soldier, jumped off a motor lorry at Bargo River, Picton, yesterday, when the wheel passed over his head, killing him…

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Country Leads the Way! War on All Costs. Great Meetings Hearten State

The Uralla Times · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 6

Everybody is talking about the country meetings organised through the Producers' Advisory Council and its country allies for the restoration…

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