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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Sino-japan War

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 7

A Shanghai message says that the Japanese are settling down to what is regarded as a long campaign. The Chinese defences on the outskirts of…

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Sino-Japan Talk of Peace Acts of War SHANGHAI

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 2

Reliable reports state that the Chinese authorities approached the Commander-in-Chief of the British, naval forces, Admiral Kelly, suggesting an…

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A Truce! Sino-Japanese War a Bombing Incident American Marines Escape Shanghai

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 1

Chinese and Japanese today agreed to a four-hour truce to allow a large number of refugees to be…

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Returned Soldiers Armidaie Sub-Branch Drive For Members

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1932 · page 4

The attendance at the first meeting of the newly elected executive of the Armidale Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League…

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Among the New Books Good Things For The Library (Specially written for the "Examiner by E. C. Sommerlad). "My Experiences in the World War"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1932 · page 7

der and Stoughton. Price 42-.) This fine volume of over 700 pages, is the record of the doings of the American Expeditionary Forces in the…

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War Stories. Soldiers' Memories The Padre's Bet

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 6

The following stories, supplied toy readers ot tiie London "Star," will revive many memories of the lighter -side of the war…

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League and Peace Sino-Japanese War. GENEVA

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

The League's consular commission at Shanghai cabled reports on the situation from January 29. The signatories include Count Ciano Mussolini's…

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Sino-japan War Hostilities Again. Efforts for Peace

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 8

A four hour truce was observed on Friday by the Japanese and Chinese forces at Shaghal. When fighting ceased, Roman Catholic sisters and…

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Soldier Settlers "Working Out" Shire Rates

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 February 1932 · page 2

Kyogle Shire councillors are considering a suggestion from settlers on Dyraaba settlement area. that they be allowed to "work out" on the shireile…

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Sino-Japan War Big Offensive Japanese Ultimatum Position Very Serious SHANGHAI

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 1

Following an abortive conference between, the Chinese and Japanese military representatives yesterday morning, the Japanese last night…

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Soldiers' Show Exhibit

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 February 1932 · page 4

The executive council arranging the Returned Soldiers' District Exhibit has made provision for the staging of a large exhibit at the show, next week…

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British War Office Remains Open All Night Emergency Committee Ready to Meet at Hour's Notice Critical Position In The East. "On the Eve of Great Battle" Still Hoping, But Outlook Is Menacing. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 February 1932 · page 1

The situation in Shanghai has necessitated the Admiralty and War Office remaining open all night until further notice, as in the Great War. An Emergency Committee of Cabinet…

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Sino-japan War

The Inverell Times · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 8

Hostilities opened on a large scale between Japanese and Chinese, after a desultry beginning on Saturday morning on three fronts. An intensive…

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Soviet Bread War. Many Villages Destroyed. Punitive Expeditions

The Uralla Times · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 3

Significant details of agricultural life in Soviet Russia, are given by the Stockho[?]m correspondent of the Echo dt Paris on the authority of Swedish…

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Sino-Japan War. Great Fighting Enormous Slaughter. Chinese Stubborn Resistance SHANGHAI, Sunday Evening

The Inverell Times · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

Meeting a stubborn resistance along the Kiang Wan front, the Japanese lines halted last night, east of Kiang Wan railway, across which the Chinese…

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Thousands Killed and Wounded in Eastern Strife Commonwealth's Action In Australian Interests Future Good Name Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

The Minister for Home Affairs!; Mr. Parkhill, speaking at a social function last night said the Commonwealth's action against…

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Outlook Brighter What War Would Mean Rise in Wheat and Wool PERTH

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. Ernest Lee Steere, president of The Pastoralists' Association, addressing the annual meeting, stated the outlook to-day was a little brighter…

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Cultural Payments to Soldier Settlers

The Uralla Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

Mr. Drummond, M.L.A., has been advised as follows by the Lands Department:—With, further reference to your…

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Sino- Japanese War

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 8

There was, little activity on the three fronts on Wednesday, with the exception of at Kiangwan, where artillery continued its relentless, bombardment…

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Outlook Brighter What War Would Mean Rise in Wheat and Wool PERTH

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

Mr. Ernest Lee Steere, president of the Pastoralists' Association, addressing the annual meeting, stated the outlook to-day was a little brighter…

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