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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

440 stories in New England's papers · page 14 of 22

Many Airmen Seek Laurels Sensational Shooting. Two Women and Baby Wounded. By Intoxicated Station Hand. Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 1

A sensational shooting occurred at Ginghi Station, in the dandowae district, on Monday night, as the result of which Mrs…

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At the Capitol "Don't Bet on Women" "Old Soldiers Never Die"

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 July 1931 · page 4

Picture-goers will have their last opportunity of seeing Constance Bennett, the beautiful "Common Clay" girl, with Eric von Stroheim, in…

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"Howling Success." "War Cry" Dance. Teachers' College Effort

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 8

The "War Cry" dance held in the Teachers' College gymnasium. last Saturday night. was literally a "howling success!"…

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At Schools Communistic Literature Distributed "The Workers' War" Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 1

A quantity of Communistic literature was distributed amongst the children at penshurst and Dumbleton school yesterday…

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Canons and Cannons Returned Soldiers' Wit

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 2

Just as they did in the war days, returned soldiers love a joke (says the Melbourne "Age") At every meeting of the Returned Soldiers'…

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"SPINELESS." Returned Soldiers' Leaders Criticised. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 1

The Sydney sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League censured the Federal Executive for its "spineless attitude" on the pension cuts…

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Preference to Soldiers Glen limes incident. Proceedings Against Council

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1931 · page 7

In regard to the appointment of [?] [?] by the Glen Innes Municipal Council to the position of [?] reader. we understand (says the Glen…

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War Pensions a Further Saving SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 1

A special committee appointed to inquire into certain classes of war pensions have made a report to the Prime Minister,…

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Protest Against War. Cutler's Last Directions. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

William John Baker, of Sydney, the well-known [?]. who died in July last year,expressly desired that [?] weapeans or weapons of [?]…

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Quaker's Will. Mr. John Baker Opposition to War MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 8

William John Baker, of Sydney, the well-known cutler, who died in July last year, expressly desired, that no military weapons or weapons of war…

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The Bread War. No Supplies From Shops. Master Bakers' Decision. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

A meeting of file Master Bakers Association, attended by 300 master bakers, last night resolved with only three dissentients, tliat…

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Soldiers' Conference MR. [?] Con[?]

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

The [?] ence [?] that farms be revalued on a…

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REAPPRAISEMENT. Soldier Settlers' Blocks. Allegations Against Departmental Officers. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

Soldier settlerd at the annual conference carried a motion from Casino that the Minister for Lands he asked that farms be…

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Soldier Settlements. Intrusion of Civilians. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' Settlers' Conference to-day deeided to demand that no civilian application be granted for [?] resumed for soldier settlements…

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"Old Soldiers Never Die." Also "The Sea Wolf," Friday and Saturday. "Manslaughter," Again; To-night and

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 6

Capitol patrons are in for a feast of screen entertainment during this and nest week. To-night and Thursday, Paramount's…

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War Pensions Saving of £281,000 MELBOURNE

Guyra Argus · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 5

The special committee appointed to inquire into certain classes of war pensions has made a report to the Prime Minister, which it is…

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The Bread War No Sign of Settlement No Delivery After Saturday Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 1

Members of the Broad Carters' Union at a meeting last night, decided they would not deliver broad to shops after…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Anxious Time At Went worth—Australian Bonds in London —Soldier Settlements Debate—Russian Wheat' Dumprng—Plan For Re-openine G.S.B.—Amendments to P.S. Salaries Reduction Bill—Queensland's Financial Stability—Mr. Lamaro Attends Loan Council. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

Wentworth is still living in a state of anxiety, owing to the flood waters. The banks protecting the town are now 6ft. high. Volunteers…

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Sir John Monash. Returned Men Send Congratulations. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers Congress loday decided to [?] a telegraph to sir John Monash congratulating him on the anniversary of August 8 date…

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The Bread War. Operatives Behind the Government. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 1

The Executive of the Operation Bah ers Association decided last night to stand solidly behind the Goverment in its effort to defeat the Master Bakers…

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