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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

621 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 32

World Leadership Pass From Europe For Ever in Event of World War Bishop Burgmann's Views Goulburn

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 January 1936 · page 4

"It is almost certain that another European war will mean that world leadership will pass from Europe for ever," said the Bishop…

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Latest War News Inhuman Tactics Italian Admissions : Abyssinian Charges Carrying Head on Bayonet : Bombing Red Cross Hospital Rome

The Inverell Times · Friday 3 January 1936 · page 1

The Italians to-day admitted to bombing the Swedish Red Cross unit in Abyssinia, following a semi-official communique issued this afternoon. This states "The raid was a reprisal after the…

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War Ships SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 1

The committee which is organising the sesqui-centenary celebrations in 1938 have received a suggestion that…

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"War Without Quarter In Abyssinia" Italian Newspapers' Demands "We Must Win As Soon Possible" Reported Large Consignments of Poison Gas LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 4 January 1936 · page 1

Italian newspapers are continuing their demands for stronger action in the Abyssinian war. "Popolo D'Italia" demands inexorable action in Abyssinia, and declares "Italy must strike and knock down the bloodv slave traders"…

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"ANZAC" How the Name Came Into Existence

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 5

A new version of the circumstances intending the coining of the word Anzac has been put forward following the publication of the report that Major A…

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The War Yesterday's News Advance Held Up

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 4

Leading Italian newspapers have adopted a most bellicose attitude towards the Aoyssinians. "Italy must strike and vanquish the bloody…

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Cunard Liner Requisitioned by War Office To Carry Troops To Egypt London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 January 1936 · page 1

Being the first such requisition of a passenger liner since the Great War, the Canard White Star liner Scythia (19,760 tons) has been…

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"Anzac" How the Name Came Into Existence

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 5

A new version of the circumstances attending the coining of the word Anzac has been put forward following the publication of the report that Major…

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Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 January 1936 · page 4

At a meeting of totally and permanently disabled soldiers held recently in Sydney it was proposed that an association to be known as The…

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The War Latest News Invaders on Defensive

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 2

It is reported that Britain has decided that Mombasa, in Kenya, shall be a defended port. Reports of the bombing of another…

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Anglo-french War Agreement: Secret Ballot for Seamen Latest War News "Italy Is Done." Bombing Outrages Anglo-french Agreement; in Case of War; Mutual Help Assured. Paris

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 8 January 1936 · page 1

"Italy is done for," decl res the newspaper L'Oeuvre commenting on the bombing of the Swedish Red Cross unit. "Italy's case has been so severely compromised, morally and materially, that even the most friendly French…

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South Tyrol Mutinous Soldiers Revile Mussolini London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 1

Reliable information from Merano in the south Tyrol, says the Inns bruck correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph," indicates…

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Soldiers' Preference "No Alteration of the Law"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1936 · page 4

The Bulli Shire Council appealed to councils throughout the State for co-operation in an appeal to the Government to have the Returned Soldiers…

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The War Yesterday's News Peace Plan

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 4

According to the London "Daily Telegraph," conferences are being held in Rome and in Paris by Signor Mussolini and M. Laval. A new peace…

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Latest War News. Anglo-french Agreement Germany Looks On Mussolini's Regrets : Reports of Desertions : Italy's Denial. Berlin

The Inverell Times · Friday 10 January 1936 · page 1

The Foreign Office spokesman in Berlin admitted to-day that Germany was watching the Anglo-French conversation with close interest. He disclaimed, however, that Germany regarded them as a violation of the Locarno…

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Dreams Dust and Disappointment Trials of Life in Victoria's Mallee the Soldier Settlers' Struggle

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 11 January 1936 · page 3

The north-western corner of Victoria—vaguely referred to by the city dweller as "The Maliee"—was one of those areas chosen after the war for settlement by returned soldier farmers. It is an inhospitable country of sand, flies, heat, and drought, yet it has for…

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The War Yesterday's News Italy's Serious Outlook

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 8

The rains have soaked the war zone, increasing Italy's difficulties. The Abyssinians are seizing the opportunity…

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Latest War News Italian Victory United States' Neutrality ASMARA

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 1

The Italian Commander-in-chief (Marshal Badoglio) announced to-day that 474 Abyssinians had been killed and 500 wounded in the encounter of…

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PRESENTATION To Mr. W. H. Scott Returned Soldiers' Appreciation

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 4

There was a pleasing' function at the termination of the annual meeting of the local sub-branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.A. on Saturday…

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Inverell Returned Soldiers Review 1935 Year of Progress Officials for Ensuing Term Elected

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 January 1936 · page 2

The comprehensive review of 1935 presented at Saturday night's annual meeting of the Inverell branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. fully set…

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