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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

621 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 32

Sons of Anzac An Association Formed SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 May 1936 · page 1

A meeting in Sydney during the week decided to form a "Sons of Anzac" association, of which the sons of Anzacs and former…

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"World War" Would Follow Closing of Suez Italian Threat Rome

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 2 May 1936 · page 1

Signor Gayda launches a threat that a frightful world war would follow a decision to close the Suez Canal, or otherwise directly assist…

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Anzac Day

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 2

Proposing the toast "The Day we Celebrate," at the Warialda Returned Soldiers' Re-union, Mr. J. Webb addressed the gathering in the…

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"Digger" Dies by Own Hand Depressed Since Anzac Day Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

Depressed since Anzac Day, Gordon Carter (45), a returned soldier, was found dead at the foot of the War Memorial at Kangaroo Grounds, shout…

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The War Yesterday's News Hail Selassie Flees

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

The Emperor of Abyssinia, Haile Selassie, accompanied by members of the Royal family, has fled from Addis Ababa and is now on his way to…

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Europe and War Hopeless Outlook MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 1

The general manager of Shell Oil Company of Australia Ltd., Mr. Vernon Smith on his return from abroad said he had impressions of a…

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France Resigned to War Europe in Solemn Mood Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 4 May 1936 · page 4

The general manager of the Shell Company of Australia Ltd. (Mr. Vernon Smith), on his return from abroad, said that he had impressions of a…

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Returned Soldiers' Employment Act Official Statement by Board

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 5 May 1936 · page 6

Recently a good deal or publicity has been given in certain quarters to the incidence of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors'…

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Underworld Episode Man Seriously Wounded SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 1

Edward Wythes, 19. was walking from Ms home at Abercrombie Street. Redfern to catch a train to attend a night school last night. when be…

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The War Yesterday's News Destruction of Addis Ababa

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 3

Fires have again broken out in Addis Ababa, and the violence of the rioters has alarmed foreign residents who have sought refuge in the Legation…

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"ETHIOPIA -- Forever Italian" Mussolini's Victory Claim Rome En Fete Unpreached Scenes of Enthusiasm Crowds Parade Streets In Honour Of Occupation Of Addis Ababa "The War Is Finished" Declares Il Duce London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 1

The Italians occupied Addis Ababa late this In Italy the wildest evidence of rejoicing were witnessed when news wag received announcing the…

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Anzac Day Diggers' Fears for Future Observance

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 4

Voicing the fear that the character of the celebration of Anzac Day in Queensland would change in the near future, members of the Diggers'…

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"Abyssinian War Ends" Establishment of Peace

Guyra Argus · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 2

Following the occupation of Addis Ababa, the capital of Abyssinia, by the Italian forces, Signor Mussolini; in a speech which was broadcast…

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Britain Proposes To Consult The Dominions on League of Nations Problems "At Most League Has Made the Prosecution of War More Difficult and More Costly" Mr. Eden Declines to State Policy He Will Pursue at Monday's Meeting. London

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 1

"It is clear die League must continue. It is absolutely indispensable in this modern world for the organisation of international affairs," declared the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, in the House of Commons to-day, in reply to a series of criticisms during a Foreign Affairs debate of the League of Nations…

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Latest War News Italians Strong Position King Victor as Emperor. League Council Meeting New French Ministry London

The Inverell Times · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 1

The Italians now regard Abyssinia as a conquered country and intend to treat it as such, the League of Nations notwithstanding. Much talk of Italian colonization is evident…

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The Red Cross Peace Time Activities and the Returned Men Country Commissioner Addresses Glen Innes Branch

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 3

The work of the Red Cross Society of Australia, in its care for sick and disabled returned soldiers, and in its big fight against…

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Soldiers Chances in Battle

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1936 · page 3

From the official, list concerned with the statistics of the war of 1870, it is possible, says the "Hamburger Nachrichien, to estimate the…

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Severe Penalties Four Prisoners Maliciously Wounded Constable SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 1

The maximum penalty of five years' penal servitude was passed on Frederick Thomas Smith, 24, at the Quarter Sessions to-day on a charge of having…

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Uralla District Municipal Council Excessive Speed on Highway Anzac Day Collection

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Monday night. An apology was accepted for the…

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A New-link Summary of Important Happenings in Yesterday's Wires War Horror Film for National Museum

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1936 · page 6

A copy of the remarkable film "The First world War," is to be presented to the National War Museum, Canberra, by Fox Film Corporation. It will…

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