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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

688 stories in New England's papers · page 17 of 35

A Shadow of War's Madness and Futility

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 4

A cable from England this week announced that more than 6000 British ex-servicemen are at present in-mental hospitals, that 30,000 others receive pensions as neurasthebics while it is also stated that there are 50,000 men in Britain suffering from some form of neurasthenia for whom…

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Is It War?

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 4

War clouds gathering in Africa in recent weeks have become ominous with the announced intention of Italy shortly to launch an attack against Abyssinia. With the merits of the dispute we at this distance are not…

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North of Ireland Fierce Riots Woman Killed; Over 40 WOUNDED Armored Car Requisitioned LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 13 July 1935 · page 1

Hardly had Lord Craigavon, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, told Orangemen at Guildford that prospects in Northern Ireland…

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Abyssinia War Inevitable Official View LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 1

The "Daily Mail" says British Government circles regard the Italian-Ethiopian war as inevitable. Only the complete capitulation of the…

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War Denounced Women's Part Private Enterprise Interested MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 1

Preaching to a congregation at St. Paul's Cathedral, Canon Crotty declared that women were becoming increasingly reluctant to bear sons to be…

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War Inevitable? Italy and Abyssinia Reported British View London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 4

The "Daily Mail" says that the British Government circles regard the Italian-Ethiopian War as inevitable, since only complete…

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War Denounced Attack On Armament Firms "Shameless Trade" Canon Crotty's Strictures Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 1

Preaching to a congregation at St. Paul's Cathedral, Canon Crotty declared that women were becoming increasingly…

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German Welcome British Ex-Soldiers BERLIN

The Inverell Times · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 1

Three thousand persons raised their arms in the Hitler salute as British legionaries stepped out of a train at Berlin to-day…

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Ex-soldiers Ill

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 15 July 1935 · page 6

Due to advancing years causing an aggravation of war wounds and sickness, the number of patients in the Prince of Wales Military…

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City Solicitor Council Rescinds Appointment Soldiers' Preference Clause Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 July 1935 · page 1

The City Council has rescinded a motion passed at a previous- meeting appointing Mr. T. S. llolden, M.L.C., as city solicitor…

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Christian Conscience and the Urge to War

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 17 July 1935 · page 4

A telegram published in our last issue quoted Canon Crotty as saying in Melbourne that the Christian conscience was viewing with alarm the increase in armaments, particularly the increase in diabolical inventions to slaughter men, women, and children. Vested…

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School "War" Over Anti-War Pamphlets Old Boys Refuted to Apologise By Air Mail) London, June 29

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 July 1935 · page 8

Anti-war pamphlets have led to a "war" at Reading School. The anti-war pamphlets—600 of them—were distributed on the…

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Anzac Day No Change in Victoria MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 1

By a majority of 217 to 15 the annual conference of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided there should…

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Tear Gas Used on Uni. Students Anti-war Circle in Melbourne Melbourne

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 1

A capsule of tear gas was used to break up the study circle of the University Council Against War last night. The speaker, Mr. L. P…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers Binding on All Employers

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 July 1935 · page 4

The obligations of municipal and shire councils respecting the administration of the Returned Soldiers' Employment Act were referred to by the…

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Anzac Observance Changes Unlikely SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 1

It is understood that the decision of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is in favour of the tetention of the existing form of…

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Anzac Day Victoria's Observance Will Not Affect N.S.W. Policy Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 1

It is understood the decision of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers League in favour of the retention of the existing form of the…

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Compulsory Training Is It Vitally Necessary? Victorian Returned Soldiers' Motion Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 1

At the annual conference of the Victorian branch of the Returned Soldiers League a motion wan moved [?] in view of the unsatisfactory…

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Air Phot of 72 Too Old To Fly in the War 80 Years Old Friend As Passenger By Air Mail.) London, June 29

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 July 1935 · page 6

A seventy two year old man who was too old to fly daring the war, has qualified for his civil pilot's license and is to-day the oldest…

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Japan Concerned At Possibility of War TOKYO

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1935 · page 1

The Foreign Minister announced that Japan was specially interested in Abyssinia, economically, and couldn't remain unconcerned…

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