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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Bombing Raid Two British Missionaries Wounded Addis Ababa

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 1

Five civilians w 12 kilted and nine there wounded, and two British missioneries wounded 28 houses burned. and many sheep destroyed in an…

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A Glen Innes And District Show 20 Years Ago In The Days Of The Great War a Dry Season There Was Talk of Abandoning the Exhibition Many Competitors in the Children's Events That Year are Among our Biggest Exhibitors in the Open Classes This Year (Reprinted from the "Examiner" of March, 1916)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 15

Officials and committee: Patron, Mr. W. T. Carell; president, Mr. W. A. Cramsie ; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. P. Lawler and R. Curtis; hon…

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The Olympiad Only War Will Cause Cancellation London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 1

In view of Australian doubts regarding the European situation justifying participation in the Olympiad, following European reactions, the president…

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King's Coronation Returned Soldiers' Contingent MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 1

The Federal Executive Conference of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided that 500 ex-service men and women should visit England for the…

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German Enlistments in Canada

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 6

The Prime Minister of Canada (Mr. Mackenzie King) told the Dominion House of Commons, yesterday that he would investigate Hie statement by…

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Still Arrogant "Hitler's Offer, World's Last Chance" General Gearing's War-Like Speech Cologne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 1

"Our troops in the Rhineland will remain there. We will talk peace with others, but what we do at home does not concern…

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Returned Soldiers' Cricket Match

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 March 1936 · page 4

Inverell Sub-branch of the R.S. ana S.I.L.A. has accepted the challenge of the Glen Innes Sub-branch to play a cricket match at Wellincove next…

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Anzac Day Kentucky Committee Appointed

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 March 1936 · page 2

A representative meeting of residents of Kentucky was held on Monday evening at the Diggers Hall, when it was decided that Anzac Day should…

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Ashford Shire Debate Soldiers' Preference Increases in Rates A Grazter's Objection

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 6

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashford Shire Council was held on Friday last, when there were present: Crs. R. A. Black (president), F…

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German Doctor Celebrated War Figure SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 1

An interesting arrival in Sydney by the liner Niagara to-day was Dr. Wilhelm Connistein, of Germany, who during the war…

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Menace of War The French View PARIS

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 1

While Mr. Eden was speaking in the House of Commons, M. Flandin was addressing the crowded Chamber of Deputies. He said…

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War Fears Dismisset View of Genera] Smuts "Take Hitler At His Word" Capetown

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 1

Speaking at the Rhodes commemoration celebration to-day. General Suints expressed the Opinion that the danger of war had ended. He hoped…

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Latest Rhineland British Soldier's View Attaches Blame to France German Elections Bishops Address Catholics Sydney Consul States the Case

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 March 1936 · page 1

Sir Ian Hamilton, a distinguished soldier, Expresses strong criticism of French professions. He speaks of them forcing another Armageddon. German Bishops have issued a declaration to…

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Preference Act Soldiers Advantage Ability Not the Point SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

The secretary of the Public Service Association, Mr. E. F. O'Sullivan, has replied to a protest made by the N.S. Wales Bar Council against the…

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Soldier Preference Warning To Employers Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1936 · page 1

Arnold C. Caldwell, secretary of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Board, hays that it is Intended strictly to enforce the Preference…

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Woman Wounded Man Arrested SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

Kathleen Gallagher, about 40 was found lying in Campbell Street, City, lost-night, with a wound in her back about two inches deep, which had…

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Woman Found Wounded Man later Arrested Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

Kathleen Galiagher, aged about 40, was found lying in Campbell street, City, last night with a wound in her back about two inches deep, which…

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Anzac Day Sports Diggers Arrange Programme Cycling Events Included

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 4

A special meeting of-(he Anuidale sub-branch of the R.S. and S.L.L.A., was held at the Memorial Rtamis last night to arrange for a…

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Cadses of War Sir T. Bavin's View Australia Part

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 8

"What should we do about it?" were rhetorical questions put by Sir Thom as Bavin at the close of an address or international affairs to members of…

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£995,000 COSt to Australia Of Italo-Abyssinian War SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 March 1936 · page 1

According to the Consul General for Italy, the Abyssinian war is costing Australia, through sanctions, approximately £995,000 a…

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