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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

463 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 24

Soldiers Dismissed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 3

Allegations that there had been discrimination against returned soldiers in dismissals from Walsh Island Government Dockyards (Neweastle) were…

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Was It a "Try-on?" Returned Soldiers' Request Criticised by Aldermen

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 May 1932 · page 5

Described by one alderman as a "try-on," request from the Armidale sub branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for a refund…

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The Anzac Spirit Service and Self- sacrifice World-wide Influence

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 6

Dorothy Veness, another High School student, delivered the following address : The spirit of service, forgetful of…

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President of France Seriously Wounded by Assassin's Bullet Little Hope of Recovery a Russian's Vengeance PARIS

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

The President of France, M. Doumer, was seriously wounded by a Russian, who fired several shots at him, seriously Wounding him. He was rushed to hospital, where he underwent…

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On Edge of Volcano Danger of Civil War SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 1

The American evangelist, Rev. Doctor W. E., Pietsch, in a farewell address in the Baptist Church last night, declared he…

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M. DOUMER To Rest With War Victim Sons Impressive Scenes Paris

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 May 1932 · page 1

Yielding to his widow's entreaty that M. Doumer should lie alongside four of his war victim sons, the Government…

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Delungra Doings Church Social -- School of Arts--Soldiers' Blocks--Football--Weather Church of England Old-time Ball

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 May 1932 · page 7

The Church of England old-time ball, held in the School of Arts hall on Friday night, was a brilliant success. The hall was gaily decorated…

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Returned Men Indignant Digger's Re-union Incident Aldermen Castigated Rental Charge Hurts

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 4

"There would have been no objection to the establishment of a precedent in 1914. So far as I have been…

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Soldiers' Meeting Secretary's Resignation Services Appreciated Mr. A. Rafferty Succeeds

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 8

Owing to the fact that he intends soon to leave the district, Mr. D. McRae Wood resigned the secretaryship of the Armidale…

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Charge for Hall Returned Men Indignant an Armidale Incident

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 2

"There would have been no objection to the establishment of a precedent in 1914. So far as I have been able to ascertain the…

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Charmed Life German War Veteran Submarine Officer Has Many Escapes

The Uralla Times · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 4

London recently entertained unawares a German war veteran who served in 16 different submarines and who probably saw more British ships go to…

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Soldiers of Fortune Spies on the Russian Front A German Officer' Story

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 May 1932 · page 3

The [?] Germen front in Polond during the Great War was ideal country for [?]. Spreading forests, unconnected outposts yearly, patrols…

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Gun Accident Aberfoyle Youth Wounded

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 3

Bernard (Ben) Brazier, aged 17 years, a son of Mr. E. J Brazier, of Carrington Brook, Aberfoyle, sustained a grisly wound in the thigh…

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Federal Labor War On Lang-planners SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

A Special meeting of the Federal A.L.P. has decided to continue the fight against the Lang planners in this State…

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Color War Developments In the North BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

Four groups of farmers in the Inesfail area have now refused to employ British gangs in the cane-cuting season…

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Black List Offending Publicans Returned Soldiers Annoyed Anzac Day, Observance. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 1

At a meeting of the Rose Bay sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League indignation was expressed at the practice of some…

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Russo-japanese Situation War Talk Not Justified Declares Japanese Consul Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 May 1932 · page 1

The Japanese Consul-General, Mr, Inoue, discounts the cabled suggestion that war is inevitable between his country and Russia. He said he…

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V.C. HOSPITAL £20 From Anzac Day Deepwater Collections

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 6

At last meeting of the V. C. Hospital Mr. A. J. Potter occupied the chair and Messrs. Potter, Truscott, Hemphill, Say, Brennan, H. Young,…

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"A Manly Man" Rev. David Morse's Tribute March of Returned Soldiers

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 4

A huge crowd congregated in the vicinity of the Baptist Church this afternoon to pay their last respects to the late Fireman…

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Shot From the Shadows Young Man Wounded. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 1

While Lewis Glentou Steward (18) was on his way home at Arncliffe late on Saturday night, an unknown man stepped from the shadows and fired a…

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