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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1933

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Christianity and War a British Proposal Worth While

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 2

"This would end war for all time", said a highly placed war lord, commenting on a letter by Mr. George Lansbury, ex-member of the British…

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The Bush Nurse Soldier on Active Service a Bishop's Tribute

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 August 1933 · page 5

Glowing reports of the good and great work being done by the Bush Nurses come constantly to the Head Office of the Bush Nursing…

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Electricity Mains Report on Anzac Avenue

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 2

On Tuesday night, the electrical engineer, in compliance with a request made by Ald. Gleeson, presented to council a special report on the…

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State of War Havana (Cuba) Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 10 August 1933 · page 1

President Machada to-day declared a state of war existed over the entire island. The startling announcement came…

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Minister States that Ex-Soldiers Receive Sympathetic Treatment

Manilla Express · Tuesday 15 August 1933 · page 1

Statements made that the Federal Government was adopting a callous attitude with regard to ex-soldiers were given emphatic…

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District News Gurley Soldiers' Memorial Hall

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 August 1933 · page 2

A large and representative public meeting of graziers and residents of Gurley and district was held for the purpose of devising means to raise…

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Horse in the War

Manilla Express · Friday 15 September 1933 · page 1

Mr Bruxner (Minister for Transport) spoke to apprentices in the jockeys' room at the Randwick Racecourse on "The…

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Australian War Memorial.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1933 · page 1

Delegates at the R.S. and S. League Conference supported a suggestion that the Australian War Memorial in France take the form of…

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Menace of War London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1933 · page 1

Anti-war resolutions were unanimously agreed to at the Labor Conference to-day. Speaking to the motion, Sir…

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Soldiers & Citizens' Club Move to Secure Premises

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 October 1933 · page 1

A well attended meeting of members of Narrabri and District Soldiers and Citizens Club, held on Friday evening, unanimously adopted a…

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Enlisted at 80

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 October 1933 · page 4

Mr. John McGee, believed to be the oldest soldier to fight in the British armies during the Great War, has died at Monze,…

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Soldiers and Citizens' Club Plans for Augmenting Funds

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 October 1933 · page 1

The adjourned meeting of members of Narrabri and District Soldiers and Citizens Club was concluded on Friday evening last, after important…

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Manilla Prize Winners at Anzac Range

Manilla Express · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 2

In the third stage of the "Kings" G. A. B. Malone of Manilla scored 144 and won a £2 prize. He also won a £2 prize in…

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War Office Contracts for Beef

The North Western Courier · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 1

The Premier has received a cable from London advising that the War Office is inviting tenders for the supply of 1,320,000 twelve-ounce tins of…

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War's Terrible Legacy

Manilla Express · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 4

According to an accident of the recent opening in Paris of a home for blinded soldiers, no fewer than 10,000 Frenchmen…

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Returned Soldiers' Conference Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 November 1933 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' League Conference sitting at Canberra to-day, passed a resolution calling on the Federal' Government to assist soldier…

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European War Likely Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 November 1933 · page 1

Mr. C. A. Weston, well-known Sydney barrister, who returned to Sydney to-day from overseas, said the apparent imminence of war in Europe was…

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Disabled Returned Soldiers. Two Splendid Local Efforts

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

Sale of Work.—On Saturday November 4th, a sale, of work by Disabled Soldiers was held in the League's Club Room. The…

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Boggabri War Memorial.—

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 November 1933 · page 1

The Ladles' Auxiliary of the Boggabri R.S. & S.L. protested against Namoi Shire Council being appointed Trustees of the Boggabri War…

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War on Mosquitoes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 4

The mosquitoes is undoubtedly champion of tormentors. Our summer nights are rudely disturbed by their incessant buzz and bit. But not only do…

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