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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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Explosion at Palace Albanian King Wounded LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 January 1935 · page 1

The "Evening Standard's" Athens correspondent says it is reported that King Zog, of Albania, was wounded by a bomb explosion at the palace at…

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Desert Slaves Prisoners of War

The Inverell Times · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 2

Wives, mothers, and sweethearts of hundreds of Spanish soldiers who fought in the Moroccan war against the forces of Abd-el-Krim in 1921…

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Greatest War Tragedy Brutal Injustice of French Court Martial

The Walcha News · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 3

A suit brought by four widowed mother to clear the names of their one another, were during the war,…

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Foul Play Suspected Death of Returned Soldier Albury

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 January 1935 · page 4

Following the discovery of poison in the stomachof Edward Boyce (40), a returned soldier, whose body was found in the Murray River on…

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Constable Wounded Shooting with Intent Two Men Arrested SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 1

In connection with the robbery at Bargo, the police this morning arrested two men. They were both charged with…

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Rural Industries Assisting the Soldiers SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 1

The Federal Government, in reply to the resolution of the Returned Soldiers' League, promised to announce "in due course" its policy on the question…

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"Shakespeare and Bill and Me" Soldier's Remark With Deep Meaning

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 6

Sir Frank Benson, at the dinner of the Warwickshire Folk in London, at Gatti's Restaurant, recalled an occasion when a soldier asked him: "What…

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Dash Throush Flames Alderman's Courageous Act Crippled Ex-Soldier Rescued From Terrible Death Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 1

While Keith Adams was walking along Bassett-street, Penshurst, early this morning, he saw the house of Arthur Birch on fire…

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Soldiers and the Land Federal Government's Reply to League Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 7 January 1935 · page 4

The Federal Government, in reply to a resolution of the Returned Soldiers' League, promised to announce "in due course" its policy on the…

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Flanders Poppy Only Few Left in War Areas

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 8

The Flanders poppy is dying out in many parts of the battlefield areas, only a few scattered patches being found here and there…

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Church War in Mexico Mexico City

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 2

Seven were killed and four wounded in the State of Michoacan, and here five were seriously wounded. While 22 received minor injuries, as…

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Shocking Tragedy Overtakes Troops Shambles in Wake of I.A.F. PLANE Soldiers Cut To Pieces Machine Fails to Recover From Dive Calcutta

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 1

At least eleven men of the Fourth and Tenth Baliech Regiment were killed, and eleven injured, when…

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FreeRail for Soldiers on Anzac Day

The Uralla Times · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 3

So that every returned soldier can attend the Anzac memorial service in Sydney on Anzac Day the State Government has decided to grant free…

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Radio of the Future Wave Developments Importance in War

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 6

Secrecy of communication in war, abolition of cross-Channel telephone cables, avoidance of collisions at sea, perfection of television, improved…

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Soldiers Pensions

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 6

Under the Returned Soldiers' Repalliation Act a soldier's pension is inalienable, according to officers of the Repatriation Commission. No claims on…

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Returned Soldiers' League Annual Meeting of Armidale Branch Gratifying Progress During Past Year

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

An excellent record of service to the community and to lees fortunate members was rendered during 1934 by the Armidale…

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Smaller Armies If War Must Come English Writer's Views

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 6

The Prime Minister says that the present generation is suffering from the lack of a bridge with the older generation. Generations up to now…

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Lost His Speech Aboriginal Wounded

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 3

Kalal. an aboriginal, who was wounded by three natives in a tribal fight at Katherine River. lost his speech as a result of his injuries…

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Returned Soldiers' League Successful Annual Meeting Satisfactory Year's Work Greatly Increased Activities; Address by State Secretary; Soldier Settlement Problems

The Inverell Times · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Inverell sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held on Saturday night to a good attendance. The Annual Report referred to a very satisfactory year's operations with increased membership and a wider range of useful activities…

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Returned Soldiers and Their Claims on the Public

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 4

The very successful report of the local sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, presented at their meeting on Saturday, is a most satisfactory document. It is in the highest degree gratifying to feel that with war memories so far away, soldiers themselves are…

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