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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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7000 Outlaws Killed War On Chinese Bandits

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 7

In the latest Japanese paper which arrived in Brisbane by the steamer Tanda this week appeared details of the war against the bandits in China…

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War Debts Hoover's Suspension Proposal How Will It Affect Australia ? LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 1

It is impossible still to obtain information as to how Australia will be affected by Hoover's plan…

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Local and General Returned Soldiers' Pensions

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 4

A meeting of all returned men will be held in the Library at the Town Hall on Friday night to consider the Federal Government's…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Monday. N.S.W. Relief Tax—The N.S.W. Government Savings Bank —Bolshevism in India—Suspension of War Debts Payments for Year?—Coalfields Dispute—N.Z Shocks—N.S.W. State Lottery— Floods In Riverina—Federal Budget Proposals—The Conversion Loan—Balancing the State Railway Budget

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 June 1931 · page 7

It has been estimated that if the Government agrees to the reported unemployment relief tax, persons receiving over £500 a year will have to…

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Road and Rail Traffic Held up by Floods War Debts. President Hoover's Proposal Has Beneficial Effect in Australia. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 1

Wool and wheat men in the city are unanimous in declaring that President Hoover's offer has been immediately reflected in…

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War Debts Moratorium Will Stimulate Industry War Debts the Moratorium Proposal France and Italy Agreeable Britain Will Give Australia Full Concession London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 June 1931 · page 1

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the House of Commons that the Government was offering the Dominions and India the same war debt concessions as Hoover proposed for foreigners…

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War Pensions [?] [?] [?]

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 June 1931 · page 1

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 June 1931 · page 4

Members of the League are requested to note that the usual monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday night next in the School of Arts, when…

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Liquor War

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 6

A liquor war is being waged at Bathurst. One publican, whose beer trade is brisk, announcing a reduction of all brands of spirits to 9d. a nip,…

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Diamond War Europe and South Africa Surplus of Stones

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 June 1931 · page 3

A diamond war between South Africa and Europe is suggested by the "Rand Daily Mail," says the Johannesburg correspondent of the London…

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A Protest Expressed by Returned Men

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 4

At a special meeting of the Glen Innes sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held yesterday morning an emphatic protest was…

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Meter Reader Council's Appointment Returned Soldiers' Protest

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 July 1931 · page 4

The appointment of a meter reader was made by the Municipal Council at Tuesday night's meeting. For the position there were 39 applications,…

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Onward Christian Soldiers

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 3 July 1931 · page 2

Last Sunday night the Salvation Army Band appeared to be in full strength under Bandmaster Suey and as it was a clear frosty night the…

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The Union Jack Empire Emblem for High School Presentation by Returned Soldiers a Pleasing Ceremony

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 July 1931 · page 4

With a short but impressive ceremony members of the Glen Innes sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers'…

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Another Disastrous Coal Strike Threatened Premiers' Plan War Pensions Exempt Grave Decision MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

Professor Copland, who was chairman of the Exprets Committee, which threw up the Premiers Plan, is agreed that the exemption made in war…

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Mechanic Wounded Said Revolver Exploded In Pocket SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

Charles Seale (24), motor mechanic, was taken to Sydney Hospital last night in a serious condition, with a bullet Wound in the abdomen…

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Outside Dance Room Two Men Wounded in Fracas ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

Aa a result of an affray between foreigners outside a dance hall, in which razors and knives were-alleged to have been used, two young men…

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HOOVER Announces Agreement the War Debts Moratorium Washington

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 1

An agreement between the United States and France regarding the war debts moratorium was…

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"Pertinent Questions" Addressed to Mr. Hogbin By the Returned Soldiers' League

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 July 1931 · page 7

The secretary of the Glen Innes sub-branch of tho Returned Sailors and Soldiers.' League writes:— The Glen Innes branch of the R.S…

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Widow's Cottage. Returned Soldier Occupant Eviction Order Granted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 4

When an elderly widow, Rose O'Shea, applied, at the Armidale Police Court this morning, for an eviction order against Gilbert…

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