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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Anzac Day Local Celebrations Programme Arranged

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 4

This year, Anzac Day falls on a Sunday, and the annual celebrations will be held in the afternoon…

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Problematical War Mr. Lang's Scare

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 2

Mr. Lang's attempt to help Mr. Scully to fight an election on a problematical war in Europe shows an extraordinary paucity of ideas on…

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Gallant Rescue By One-Armed War Pensioner Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

A one armed war pensioner Percy Lillicrap, was responsible for a heroic rescue at Stanthorpe when he dragged an unconscious man, Ken…

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Topics From the Talkies Exquisite Lily Pons Sang as Child to Wounded Poilus How Her Wonderful Voice Was Discovered

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 9

Lily Pons first opened her large brown eyes in the Riviera city Of Cannes, the French city of flowers, perfumes, and gay resort activities. Her father was interested in an automobile…

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Beard That Wrecked Marriage Husband Entitled to War It Home Was Dirty, Said Wife By Air Mail.) Dublin, March 30

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 7

The romance of Mrs. Beglin, an English nurse who married an Irish farm worker, after a lettercourtship through a…

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Estate of £100,000 — Important Position Spanish War Improved Outlook in Spain Non-Intervention Committee Active Powers Showing Greater Sympathy Germany Still Uncertain Fear of Starvation Among Populace: Navy Protecting Shipping: Running the Blockade of Bilbao

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1937 · page 1

The non-intervention committee appears to be exercising greater influence than hitherto. Great fears are entertained of absolute starvation in Spain. An important statement was made in the House of…

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Anzac Day Sunday Commemoration Local Returned Men Prepare

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 4

As Anzac Day, April 25, falls this year on a Sunday, commemorative services will be held in the afternoon instead of at 11…

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Spanish War Foodstuffs Trade Warships Active Fighting Continues LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 1

The owners of the Mary Llewellyn have ordered the master, "Potato" Jones, to discharge his potatoes at Alicante and load a return cargo for…

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Volunteers Recalled Germany and Italy War Unpopular in Italy LONDON

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 1

It is reliably reported that Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler have agreed to recall Italians and Germans from Spain providing other volunteers are…

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Gilgai Anzac Memorial Service

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

In conjunction with the Gilgai Anzac Committee, the Salvation Army will conduct a service at ,3 p.m. on Sunday next, at the Soldiers' Monument,…

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Anzac Day Arrangements for Parade Commemoration of Ouar Fallen

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

Next Sunday, April 25th. is Anzac Day and to commemorate the great deeds of our gallant dead a special public service has been arranged, as…

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War and Peace Positions Reversed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 4

Owing to the absence of the regular Police Magistrate, Mr. P'. T. Scroope (who has torn a muscle in his back), Mr. N. L. C. Sheridan officiated on…

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Spanish War Government Successes Communications Cut LONDON

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 1

Valencia government communique claims an important success at Teruel in cutting off rebel communications between Teruel, Saragossa and…

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Peace or War? Lessons From the Past Influence of Corponation

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 3

One aspect of the coronation of King George VI. which should he borne in mind is that it will undoubtedly exert a certain amount…

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Soldier's Fraud Six Months Sentence Prisoner's History SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 21 April 1937 · page 1

John Kempton, labourer, was sentenced to six months hard labour at the Central Court to-day on charges of endeavouring to obtain…

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Anzac Day

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1
Also in Glen Innes Examiner

The usual religious service will be held in Hampden Park on Anzac Day (Sunday) at 3 p.m. A procession will be marshalled at the bridge at…

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Anzac Day Our National Day Diggers' Presidents Appeal Arrangements for

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 4

Mr. Gerald Digby. President of the Glen Innes Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, writes:—…

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Times Wires Spanish War Bilbao

The Uralla Times · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 1

With the return of fine weather, permitting better co-operation betwen rebel aircraft and artillery, land and sea reverberated to the roar of…

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U.S.A. Civil War Veterans. Reunion at Lidcombe

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 6

Until a recent gathering of American ex-serviceman, two veterans of the American Civil War, although comrades in arms 75 years ago…

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