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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

688 stories in New England's papers · page 11 of 35

Two Airmen Killed — Mother's Tragedy — Doomed Miners[?] Glory of Anzac Not Bloody Battles Blasphemy Towards God SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 1

In a sermon at Leichhardt Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. Faulkner said if there was a call to arms to-morrow, ministers would volunteer to go with…

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Mass Murder Judge's Definition of War "Adventure and Glamour Gone" Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 1

Judge Foster, addressing the congregation at the Unitarian Church, said that mass murder was a proper definition of what…

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"PROBLEM 16" War Game For U.S.A. Fleet "Pacific Triangle" Biggest Manoeuvres in History San Pedro (California)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1935 · page 1

In the early hours of to-morrow morning, 134 ships anchored here will steam northward on the…

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Anzac Day Change Favored: "Being Made Too Mournful"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 4

Father Barry's proposals for making the commemoration of Anzac Day more joyous met with the support of soldiers both in…

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Anzac Day Services at Guyra

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 2

Last Thursday. Anzac Day, was observed with solemnity befitting the occasion commemoration services in honor of the gallant dead being held…

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Guyra Rifle Club Anzac Shoot

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 2

Guyra Rifle Club held their annual Anzac shoot last Thursday when 18 shooters attended to try conclusions or the various trophies given by…

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Peace of Anzac Battlefield Gay With Flowers

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 4

The years have healed the war wounds of trench and shell-hole on Gallipoli and the wreckage that dotted the coastline has…

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For the Hospital Anzac Day Sports Great Success

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 6

Once again we find the members of the Emmaville Returned Soldiers' Association and Light Horse. Troop working for the…

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Anzac Day Emmaville Celebration Service at the Monument

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 6

Although the effects of the dry spell are plainly to be seen every where in Emmaville, Anzac Day broke bright and clear, and there was a…

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Anzac Day Celebrated at Uralla Colourful Procession and Impressive Service

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 4

Anzac Day was celebrated at Uralla by an Impressive service in Hampden Park, opposite the Memorial Gates. The service was preceded by a procession which assembled at the big bridge and marched through Bridge and Hill streets to the Park. In his…

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Attitude of Clergy to War

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 6

In a sermon at the Leichhardt Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. Faulkner said if there was a call to arms to-morrow, ministers would…

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Old Soldiers Never Die Digger of 86 Has Infant Son

The Uralla Times · Thursday 2 May 1935 · page 3

"Old Soldiers Never Die!" acording to a popular marching song of many a campaign and it would seem that an old soldier new president in…

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Returned Soldiers Local League Active

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

At an enthusiastic meeting of the Uralla branch of the Returned Soldiers' League it was decided to launch an effort to revive the somewhat flagging…

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Britain's Foreign Policy Statement In Commons Appeal to Germany to Co-operate in Cheat Peace Effort' "Palpable Dangers Ahead" Says Prime Minister Fears of War From the Air London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 1

"The outlook—I say this with great conviction and considered intimacy of knowledge—has chances of appeasement, as well as palpable dangers, and it is the constant care of Britain to…

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Suspect Wounded Theft From Tailor's Shop MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 May 1935 · page 1

Attracted by the furtive movements of two-men in Lennox Street, Richmond, early to-day, a nightwatchman, F. Roughton, saw them smash the…

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Drifting to War Methodist Minister's Warning Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 1

The Rev. H. Palmer Phillips in an address at Wesley Church said. "We seemed to be caught up willy-nilly in an affair that is drifting to war. God…

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Drifting to War People Are Helpless Christians Should Not Fight MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 May 1935 · page 1

Rev. H. Palmer Phllps. in an address at Wesley Church, said we[?]ed to be caught up, willy-nilly, in an affair that is drifting to war…

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Man Dead Son Seriously Wounded Duck Shooting Fatality Auckland (N.z.)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 May 1935 · page 1

While Harold Smith and his son, Douglas, aged 17, were shooting ducks in Ohiti Lake, New Zealand, the latter picked up a gun…

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Anzac Celebrations Inverell View

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 6

Not a man of the A.I.F. was late on parade to take advantage of the free rail pass to Sydney for the 20th anniversary Anzac celebrations. The…

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Munition Makers Cause War Says Presbyterian Moderator Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1935 · page 1

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. W. Huey Steele, in his official address to the Assembly said that war was a persistent devil…

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