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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Vigorous Attack on Land Despotism Wade's Forceful Address Lang Government's Record Injustice of Proposed Acts Serious Danger of Civil War

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 7

Mr. B. M. Wade addresses a crowed audience at the Town Hall on Friday night. His address was a very forceful denunciation of the administration of the Lang Government. He reminded his audience of…

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A White Gin Strange Story Victim of War

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 3

The following extract from the Melbourne Leader, written by "Jim the Carpenter" shows how rumors get about; whether there is any truth in…

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War Debts Most be Cancelled Hogan Emphatic Hope For Hie Empire London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

Replying to a toast at the United Empire Society's dinner at which the Duke, of Connaught presided, Mr…

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Ex-premier Hogan Favors Reduction War Debts Latest Political. Optimistic Premier Vigorous Weaver SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 May 1932 · page 1

Speaking at the Empire Day dinner last night, Mr. Stevens said he believed on June 11th they would be victorious, and that his administration…

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Mystery Bullets Girl Twice Wounded SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 1

While Nellie Skierys (13) was standing in the backyard of the house adjoining her own at Arncliffe, two bullets struck her, one piercing her…

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Made War on Crows. Rifleman Shot his Way to Profit, Boon or Pest?

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 May 1932 · page 4

The case of a man who made almost £2 a week for 12 months, shooting crows, was mentioned at the P. P. Beards' Conference in…

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Killed by Wounded Bird

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 3

When Philip Horton was shooting in the bush seven miles from Daintree (Queensland) township he wounded a cockatoo, which fell to the ground…

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A White Gin Strange Story Victim of War

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 3

The following extract from the Melbourne Leader, written by "Jim the Carpenter" shows how rumors get about; whether there is any truth in…

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"Return to Life" German Soldier Coming Home Parents Overjoyed Berlin

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 28 May 1932 · page 1

The parents of Oscar Daubmann are overjoyed at the news of the remarkable "return from the dead" of their son, whose…

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"He Shot Me" School Teacher Wounded Husband Before Court Newcastle

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 1

Edward Jeremiah McCardell was charged before Mr. Stevenson, P.M., with at Cook's Hill, on April 4, having shot at his…

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War Debts Question in Commons LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 June 1932 · page 1

Captain Eden, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs replying to questions in the House of Commons, said he understood that all other Governments…

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Civil War Lang Wants Mandate JUNE 11 VERDICT Senator Hardy's Warning Sydney

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

Addressing a gathering at Coonamble last night, Senator Hardy declared: "On June 11 you will be required to…

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War Machine Pretentious Claims Sequel in Police Court Adelaide

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 June 1932 · page 1

The story of a machine that could hold up an advancing army on a half-mile front by putting it to sleep, and would…

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War Debts Question in Commons LONDON

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 3 June 1932 · page 2

Captain Eden, Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs replying to questions in the House of Commons, said he understood that all other Governments…

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War and Other Debts Figures Quoted to Support Lang Plan

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 June 1932 · page 6

W. Alderton (Granville) writes to the Editor Sir—Once again I am craving space in the "Express" to place before your readers a further…

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Col. Bruxner Soldier and Farmer Intimate Study

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1932 · page 1

Three qualities essential in a public man, from the viewpoint of the public he serves, are Honesty, Courage and Keenness…

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Pensions and Exchange Australian ex-Soldiers In England LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1932 · page 1

It is understood that the Commonwealth is discontinuing the adding of exchange to pensions payable to Australian ex-soldiers residing in…

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Mr. Cummins and the Soldiers

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 June 1932 · page 3

At the meeting in the Town Hall on Friday night last, Mr. Cummins (Lang Plan candidate) told his hearers that the Returned Soldiers' League, at its…

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The Last Abo. War

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 June 1932 · page 4

The last abo. war on the Richmond River was between the Upper and the lower river blacks (writes a contributor to "The Bulletin"). They were…

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Soldier Settlers--Urgent!

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 June 1932 · page 4

A large rally of soldier settlers is expected in the School of Arts on 18th inst. Never was the time more opportune for putting this class of…

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