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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

463 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 24

National Anzac Memorial Returned Soldiers' President Criticises Aldermen

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 5

At a dinner at the Hotel Inverell in honor of himself and Mr. C. T. Ulm. Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G., condemned the parochialism of certain…

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War Inevitable! Naval Commander's Opinion SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 April 1934 · page 1

Rear-Admiral Randle Ford, who is to succeed Rear-Admiral Dalgleish in command of the Australian Navy, interviewed in Melbourne,…

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War Talk Protest From Council of Churches Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 1

The Council of Churches has decided to send a letter to the Prime Minister requesting him to take such steps as would ensure that, in future…

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Anzac Memorial Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G Criticises Inverell Aldermen For Narrow-Minded Parochialism Aspirations of Appeal Reviewed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 6

At a dinner at the Hotel Inverell in honor of himself and Flight-Lient. C. T. P. Ulm, Mr. L. A. Robb. C.M.G., strongly condemned the narrow-minded parochialism of certain Inverell aldermen, who through their ignorance of facts and the ideals and…

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For Anzac Day

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 4

At the request of the Glen Innes sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. the Municipal Council will close West Avenue and Bourke Street on the…

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A Russo-Jap. War What Competent Observers Say

The Uralla Times · Thursday 5 April 1934 · page 2

"Not a few well-informed observers are confidently predicting that a second Russia-Japanese War is close at hand; some even believe that it is…

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The Next War "Will End in Ridicule," Says G. B. Shaw Text of Notable Address

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

Mr. George Bernard Shaw drew a fantastic picture of the next war when he gave the fifth broadcast talk in the series entitled "Whither Britain?"…

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Returned Soldiers' League

The Inverell Times · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 4

At the monthly, meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League on Wednesday night, the hon. treasurer, Dr. W. F. Liggins, delivered the first of a series…

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The Auxiliary Preparing for Anzac Day New Members Enrolled

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 7

Mrs. Curtis presided at the monthly meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S.S.I.L.A. held in the Council Chambers on Thursday afternoon,…

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War Inevitable

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 6

Rear-Admiral W. Randle Ford, who will succeed Rear-Admiral R. Dalgish in command of the Royal Australian Navy, and who reached…

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German War Figure in England

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 6

One of the most important guests at the marriage of the daughter of Sir Reginald Hall to a naval lieutenant, waft the German Captain Vor…

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Anzac Memorial "Sydney Able to Find Money" Comment by Mayor of Wingham

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 3

The Wingham Municipal Council at its last meeting decided not to assist in the effort to raise money to complete the Anzac Memorial in Sydney…

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World War Australian Aviators' Deeds Official History

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 5

Durimg deeds performed by Australia [?] in the war are recalled [?] British official Air History. [?] new so low when firing on…

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War Heroine Found Starving "Girl of Spinges"

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 3

A message from Innsbruck. in Austria states that Victoris Says, the so called "girl of Spinges." is starving (says the "Observer"). She joined up…

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REVOLUTION! Bolivians Up in Arms Costly Gran Chaco War Government May Fall Lima (Peru)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 1

Travellers arriving from Bolivia, report that a serious revolution has been in progress for several days, with…

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War on Grasshoppers

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 6

The Orange "Leader" reports that Mr. D. G. Munro, of Braeburn, Nevertire, conducted a successful experiment with the grasshopper pest. With…

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League of Nations Campaign Against War SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the Sydney branch of the League of Nations Union carried resolutions directing that all members of Parliament and candidates for…

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Anti-war Campaign Pledges From Parliamentarians Sydney Branch of Leagrue of Nations Union Active Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 1

A meeting of the Sydney branch of the League of Nations Union earried resolutions directing that all members of Parliament and candidates for…

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Town Council Meeting Engineer's Instructive Report Improved Lighting of Otho St. Satisfactory Public Health Great Building Activity Council's War Memorial Action Commended

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 7

The Town Council held its usual meeting last night and dealt with some important business. A letter was read from an A.I.F. captain congratulating the Council on its attitude in reference to the Sydney war memorial…

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War Forecast Stalin Predicts Victory for Russia

Guyra Argus · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 1

That there will be a second war against the Soviet Union which will lead to the complete defeat of the assailants in a number of European and…

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