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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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IN 1941 Next World War Ludendorff's Prophecy Japan as Defender London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 1 January 1934 · page 1

Ludendorff, in an interview, said that just as in 1912 he foresaw 1914, so he now saw a second world war coming…

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Found Dead Returned Soldier Victim of War Injuries SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 1

Robert Doyle, 40, fettler, was found dead last night beneath the viaduct which spans Stan well Park creek. He was a returned soldier and…

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The Anti-war Ray

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 3

The most hopeful discovery of the age (writes Max Wardell, American lecturer known to Australian audiences) is the "Anti-War Ray," a…

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A War Remoner What it Cost in Human Lives Useful Statistics

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 3 January 1934 · page 2

W[?] Office [?] are a remarkable reve[?] of war [?] As they are likely to es[?] the [?] the figures should he [?] field for…

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War in 1941 ?

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 8

"Just as in 1912 I foresaw the war of 1914, so now I see a second world war coming with giant strides," declared General von…

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Anti-british American Attitude in Early Days of War Dean Inge Revises His Book, "England" LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 4 January 1934 · page 1

Dew Inge, in a revised edition of his book England," asserts that the American Government seriously contemplated anti-British action in the early stages of the war…

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Officials at War Government and Water Board A Question of Tenders Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 1

Trouble has developed between the Government and the Water and Sewerage Board over the Board's acceptance of tenders at higher prices than…

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War Memorial in France Advocated by R. S. S. I. L. A. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 5 January 1934 · page 1

Mr. Robb, President of the N. S. W. branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, says it is time soldiers demanded that the national war…

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War Without Quarter Revolvers and Fixed Bayonets Critical Time in Austria Trouble From Labour Camps Vienna

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

Following the Austrian Chancellor's (Dr. Dollfuss) declaration of war without quarter on the authors of…

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"Rank Injustice." Soldier Victimised Protest at Public Meeting SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

A public meeting in the Paddington Town Hall protested against what was termed "victimisation" of Mr. A. G. Bott, a returned soldier, who was…

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Soldier Leaps To Watery Grave SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

A middle-aged man, whose body has not yet been recovered, jumped from the Harbor Bridge last night. A special constable noticed him…

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Victimisation Alleged Ex-Soldier Attacks Pensions Department Public Meeting Demands Inquiry Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 January 1934 · page 1

A public meeting at Paddington Town Ha I protested against what was termed the "victimisation" of A. C. Bott. a returned soldier. who was refused…

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Big Motor War Looms Rear-Engined Cars a Factor

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 January 1934 · page 8

The motoring editor of the London "Daily Mail" anticipates a motor car war in which rear-engined cars will be the chief…

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Germany's Church War Federations Protest Not Read Von Papen's Address to Catholics. Confessional Never Be Abandoned Berlin

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 1

For technical reasons, but not in deference to Reichbishop Muller's wishes, the opposition pastors refrained…

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Returned Soldiers' League Successful Annual Meeting Good Year's Work Reported Public Support Appreciated Mr. W. H. Scott the New Secretary

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 January 1934 · page 6

The Inverell sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held its annual meeting on Saturday night to a good attendance. A very satisfactory report was presented, showing…

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3½d. a Loaf Bread War at Bondi SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 January 1934 · page 1

A bread price war is being waged at Bondi and as a result it is possible to obtain bread at 3½d. a loaf…

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A News-link Summary of Important Happenings in Yesterday's Wires Shipping War Feared

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 3

Italy is alarmed at the possibility of British shipping subsidies and fears a shipping war. The newspapers deClare, however, that Italy will…

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Seeds of World War Statement by Major Douglas "Guttering Torch Amid Powder" Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 January 1934 · page 1

Speaking at a reception at Perth, Major Douglas, founder of the Douglas Credit System, said that it was now, almost generally admitted that…

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Shot in Arm Young Lad Wounded

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 4

Yesterday afternoon Charles Sellick, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Sellick, of Macquarie Street, was wounded in the arm by a pea rifle…

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"Tipperary" Proposal to Honor Author of Famous War Song

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 6

As the French Government has conferred tile Cross of Legion ol Honor on Camille Robert, who wrote "La [?]on." the marching song which…

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