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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Kitchener's End When the "Hampshire" Went Down Memorable War Event Recalled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 8

The eaitor Rogerson, one of the few survivors of the Hampshire, tells the following story about the last days of the cruiser which…

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"Soldiers Should Be Politicians," Says Haig's Biographer London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1934 · page 1

Mr. Duff Cooper, a member of the House of Commons, and Lord Haig's biographer urges the cessation of soldiers and politicians mutual distrust. He declares that immediately a politician loses faith in a soldier he must he dismissed. Lloyd George's mistake was in…

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Soviet's Youth Ready for War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 4

A message from Moscow says that the Soviet has a force of 12.000,000 territorials, and also aviation and chemical warfare associations which…

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Hero of War Dies in Poverty

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 2

Brigade-Mator Sydney HowelleWard, D.S.O who died after a [?]pse on Friday had a distinguished career Before, the war be was captain of the…

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War Against War Views of P.W.U. Officials Expressed at Open Air Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 February 1934 · page 3

Speaking from a lorry at the corner of Beardy and Faulkner strets on Saturday night, two executive officers of the Pastoral…

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Anzac Memorial £15,000 Wanted SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 1

The President of the Anzac Memorial Fund in Hyde Park, Mr. L. A. Robb, says that unless £15,000 is subscribed by Anzac Day this year…

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Service Their Aim a Fine Organisation Returned Soldiers' League

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 February 1934 · page 7

"Meandering Mike" writes:— "One has merely to glance through the annual reports of the Glen Innes Sub-branch of the Returned soldiers…

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The God of War and the Prince of Peace

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 4

Speeches delivered by representatives of the Pastoral Workers' Union in Armidale on Saturday night in support of the anti-war campaign, and reported in our last issue, proved readable enough, if devoid of information that would throw new light on a very old subject…

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Riots in Paris Troops Fire on Mob Severa Killed; Many Wounded Crowds Start Fires Many Buildings Wrecked PARIS

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 7 February 1934 · page 1

With the Chamber surrounded by police and mounted guards, and with thousands of troops hidden…

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Bread War Cheap Bread at Bankstown SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 February 1934 · page 1

A bread war has started at Banks town. The residents are now getting bread for 4d. a loaf for cash, which…

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After the Riots Men Sent to Gaol Police Chief Badly Wounded. Paris

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

As a sequel to this week's riots, three Communists were yesterday sentenced to eight days' imprisonment for smashing windows. Two rioters,…

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Anti-war Campaign Attitude of the Church

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

"Anti-War Woman" writes to the Editor: "Sir,—The anti-war position was given bravely and ably at the meeting on Saturday night—though…

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Constable's Tact Averts Serious Trouble "We'll Fire to Kill!" Police Hold Bridge at Swan Hill Grim Warning to Unemployed Demonstrators Threat to Pull Down Soldiers' Memorial Hall Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 1

Shots were fired by armed police at Swan Hill at a late hour last night to prevent the invasion of the town by 270 unemployed, who threatened to pull down the Soldiers' Memorial Hall…

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Returned Soldiers Memor[?] To Be Furbrshed Financial Position Good

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1934 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the Armidale sub-branch of the R.S. S.I.L.A. last eight. Mr. Naylor drew attention to the shabby state…

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Russia Sees Menace in Railways War Clouds Gather Soviet General's Warning to Japan "Imperialists Intoxicated with Military Fumes" Frontiers Belted With Iron and Concrete Moscow

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 February 1934 · page 1

"Japan is feverishly prepar[?]ng for war," declared General Bluecher, Soviet Commander-in-Chief in the Far East, addressing the Communist Party Congress to-day…

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Strenuous Efforts To Prevent Civil War Rioting in Austria Martial Law Likely to Be Proclaimed 26 Killed and 200 Wounded In One Town VIENNA

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 February 1934 · page 1

The Austrian Government to-day is making strenuous efforts to prevent civil war developing throughout Austria. There is much rioting in many of the important towns and…

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Open War Proceeding

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

Troops are also marching on Poestlinberg Mountain and Urfahr bridges making trenches and barricades. A[?] Bruck Socialists recaptured several…

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War and the Pulpit Ministers Find Position Untenable Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

Two Methodist ministers, the Rev. C. E. Butler and the Rev. Nye, have resigned as chaplains in the Commonwealth Military Forces…

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Revolution in Austria Civil War Proceeding Socialists Engage Troops Many Casualties. VIENNA

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

Apart from the Capital, battles rage in several provincial centres and although there is only one conceivable end to the conflict, the Socialists continue their amazing resistance…

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Austria Torn by Civil War Fury Unabated Batiles Rage in Austrian Towns Socialists Put Up Stiff Fight Against Government Troops Artillery Wreaks Havoc in Snburbs Rebels' Headquarters Become Flaming Mass Vienna

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 14 February 1934 · page 1

Apart from the capital, battles rage in several provincial centres, and although there is only one conceivable end to the conflict, the Socialists continue their amazing resistance…

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