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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

463 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 24

Anti-war Campaign Echo of Street Meeting

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 10

The secretary of the Armidale antiwar committee (J. P. Mczeley) writes to the Editor: "Sir,—Your leading article of the 7th inst. infers that the…

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33-41 REGIMENT Armidale Enlistments Smart Uniform Provided

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 February 1934 · page 4

Judging by the response to the Defence Department's call for recruits for the 33-41 Regiment, there will be little difficulty in…

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War Clouds Overshadow Austria VIENNA

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 1

The Austraian Socialist Democrat leader. Doctor Baurer declared to-day that whether the Minister for Public Safety. Major Fey, succeeded in…

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"I Was a Spy" Gripping War Drama at Capitol Also, Jack Hulbert in "Love on Wheels."

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 7

Stirring drama and uproarious comedy are combined in an excellent programme. to be presented at the. Capitol Theatre from to-night until…

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Europe Loses Noted War Hero Belgium's King Dead Killed in Mountains mac End to Early Lonelt Cumb News Broken to Qneen Universal Tributes to His life and Character London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1934 · page 1

King Albert of Belgium was killed yesterday in a mountaineering accident near Namur, Belgium. The King, who was an accomplished mountaineer, travel…

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Britain's Lesson War of Independence Recalled Statesmen Have Changed. Philadelphia

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 2

Professor Scott, lecturing here on the historical background of Australian and Canadian democratic, as compared with America's withdrawal…

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The Lot of the Railway Employee Heavy Responsibilities and Low Wages Protest Against Commissioners' Log Efforts to Enlist Public Sympathy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 2

In order to enlighten the general public as to the conditions under which railway employees are working, and…

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War Hero Dies in Poverty

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 8

Brigade-Major Sydney Howell Ward, DS.O., M.C., who died after a collapse recently, had a distinguished career. Before the war he was…

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Hotel Shooting Licensee Killed Another Man Wounded Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 1

A double shooting affray, resulting in the death of one man and the serious wounding of another, occurred in the College…

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Kangaroos Return Warm Welcome Home SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 5

The shrill streps of ferries launches and tugs were but one of the features of the rousing welcome home given to the Australian Rugby League tourists…

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Wheat Industry Commission Opens Inquiry Returned Soldier Growers. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 1

The Royal Commission on Wheat commenced its sittings in Sydney to day. Sir Herbert Gepp is chairman, and…

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Sank German Submarine Ex-Soldier Fined LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 1

John Lawless, who on Jply 29, 1918, sank a German submarine single handed, was fined £1 for defrauding the Labor Exchange by…

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Kentucky Soldiers' Settlement Assistance For Road Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 6

The Hon. D. H. Drummond, M.L.A.. has received the following letter from the Minister for Lands: —"Referring to your personal…

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Shocking Tragedy Thief and Eleven Children Desd a Legacy of the War Warsaw

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

A noted train thief, Anton Zamarjam, who eluded the police for two years, was discovered on the German…

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Unpleasant Welcome Home Destroyed by Fire SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 March 1934 · page 1

When William James Bedford returned to Forbes after spending a brief holiday at Orange he discovered that his…

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Anzac Day Preparing Programme Local Branch's Meeting

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 March 1934 · page 4

Last night a meeting of the Glen Innes branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held to make preparations for the celebration of…

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Lottery Prize Winner Collects His Money Fortune For War Sufferer Sydney

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

Mr. J. Ba[?]ony," winner or the 187th lottery, collected his £5000 yesterday afternoon. He said that he had good reasons for remaining incognito…

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Wheat Inquiry Soldiers' Position "Down and Out" SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 9 March 1934 · page 1

At the Wheat Commission inquiry to-day, the chairman (Sir Herbert Gepp) said he thought it necessary for the commission to get into touch with…

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Soldier Wheat-growers In Sorry Plight Evidence Before Royal Commission. Sydney

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

At the Wheat Commission to-day. the chairman (Sir Herbert Gepp) said that he thought it necessary for the Commission to get into touch with…

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Farmer Wounded Youth Detained Attempted Murder Charge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 8

Suffering from wounds in the face, alleged to have been caused by a shotgun, Alfred Kelly, 51. farmer of Wallabadah, was admitted to Tamworth…

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