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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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War Pensions

Manilla Express · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 1

The new rate of war pensions, where reductions have been made came into operation yesterday. It will be necessary for…

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"The Dawn Patrol." Human Drama of War. Magnificent Production

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

From any angle you may care to view it. "The Dawn Patrol," a First National Vitaphone picture starring Richard Barthelmess. is a splendid production…

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Narrabri Soldiers' Memorial Surplus Handed to Council

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 2

Narrabri Municipal Council at its regularly meeting received from Narrabri Soldiers' Memorial Committee a certified balance sheet showing a…

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The Bread War

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 1

The dole bread war came to a sudden ending in Sydney on Friday when following diclosures in Parliament sand in the Press…

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The Wool Position. Pre-war and Present Value

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:—Though current circumstances abroad give no reason for optimistic feelings in regard to the future of wool values,…

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Scabby Disease Watch Dermatitis, War[?] Stock Inspector. Cut Infected Sheep's Throats If Not Many. Isolate Them if a Lot of Them

North West Champion · Monday 17 August 1931 · page 1

At the meeting of the Moree P. and A. Society last Thursday night the Stock Inspector, Mr. H. W. Copeland, warned graziers to…

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Anzac Biscuit

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 5

Melt in mixing bowl 1/4 lb. butter, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, then add 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in 3 tablespoons boiling water. Then mix in…

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Revision Advised Of All War Debts WASHINGTON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 1

Administrative circles are silent to-day regarding the report of the Winnings Banks Committee, which recommends the revision of the whole…

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Shell-shocked Soldiers Request to Authorities SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 August 1931 · page 1

At a meeting of the Bankstown Branch of Returned Soldiers' League, allegations were made that shell-shocked Returned Soldiers were…

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War Debts

The North Western Courier · Monday 31 August 1931 · page 2

Even America is waking up to the fact that her trade, and the world's trade, is hampered by the intolerable load of the world's war debts. No…

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War on Rabbits Final Notices Issued Report by Rabbit Inspector

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 2

Directors of Narrabri P.,P. Board in adopting the following report submitted by the rabbit inspector (Mr. E. T. Lovelee), at the regular…

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The New Guard Civil War on Horizon' Organising Country Centres SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 September 1931 · page 1

Speaking at an enthusiastic gathering of new guard members and supporters at the Town Hall last night. Mr. Campbell…

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War Declared on Japan. by Scullin Government. Jap. Trade Embassies Leave. International Tariff Effects

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 6

"The Scullin Labor Government has in effect declared red war on Japan, and Japan has taken up the gauge. "The responsibility for the most…

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Hopeful Future Great War's Hand

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 September 1931 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Crane, organiser of Agricultural Bureaux, delivered a most interesting address to members of Nuable Agricultural Bureau, during…

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Soldiers' Club to Hold Smoke Concert

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 2

The committee of Narrabri and District Soldiers and Citizens' Club met of the Strand Theatre on Friday night, to consider future operations…

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Dail Guarded When Amendment Bill Introduced Cordons of Police and Soldiers. DUBLIN

The North Western Courier · Thursday 15 October 1931 · page 1

The police placed a cordon around Dall Assembly to-day when a constitution Amendmeat Bill was introduced…

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Film War with America

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 4

The Film Industries Co-operative Society, formed to defeat the stranglehold of Hollywood producers upon the British film industry,…

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Insect Pests. Issue Calls for Local War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 3

An appeal to residents of Moore to take up the cudgels of war against the fly and other insect pests is made by Dr. O. F. Hedcnburg. an authority on…

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Soldiers' Club Entertains Citizens at Social Appeal for Members Support Promised for Organisation

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 November 1931 · page 2

Sung spontaneously with such warmth and feeling as only a band of people can when they mean every word uttered "Auld Lang Syne"…

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The Cost of War to Britain

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 December 1931 · page 4

At a meeting of the Rotary Club of Brisbane, Mr. R. Hancock in an address said: In the present state of the world opinion, the armaments of…

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