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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Europe in Turmoil Danger of War Dr. Dollfuss Killed Italy Ready to Mobolise VIENNA

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 July 1934 · page 1

The Austrian Chancellor, Dr. Dollfuss, died late to-day as a result of wounds received during an attempted Nazi…

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"The War March of the Priests"

Manilla Express · Friday 27 July 1934 · page 2

On Sunday morning, the Rev. H. M. Mitchell will, speak on the above mentioned subject in the Presbyterian Church. In the…

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American War Debt

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 August 1934 · page 4

A London newspaper reports that on the decision of the United States Supreme Court the hopes of British bondholders of recovering from the…

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Anti-war Movement

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 August 1934 · page 4

Carrying banners denouncing war, about 1500 members of the organisations affiliated with the anti-war movement marched in a torchlight…

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After 18 Years German Girl Weds War-time Fiance

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1934 · page 7

People waiting on the Melboune wharf at the week-end for the German steamer Aller to arrive from Hamburg were astonished at the…

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Rise in Tallow Does It Portend War?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 3

During the last three months tallow has seen a sharp rise in English and Australian markets, amounting' in Brisbane to £5 a ton for prime,…

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War on 'Hoppers Narrabri P.p. Board Moves 18 System of Destruction Worth-while?

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 4

The much-debated problem of grasshopper control and measures proposed to combat the pest occupied the attention of the Narrnbri P. P…

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Not Admitted Sons of Ret. Soldiers Proposal Rejected SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 1

The State Returned Soldiers Congress practically unanimously rejected a proposal that sons of deceased sailors and soldiers on attaining their…

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"War Waging Christians."

North West Champion · Monday 1 October 1934 · page 3

The anomaly that the greatest wars in history have been waged by Christian nations was stressed by two of the speakers on Thursday afternoon…

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War Lessons

North West Champion · Monday 29 October 1934 · page 2

Nationalism, a sentiment which few disparage, has been responsible for the present race of armaments in Europe. The commissariat is one of the…

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Items of Interest. Incident of Maori War

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1934 · page 4

Speaking in Goalburn recently [?] Loughlin, M.L.A., said thai the Stevens Government had found petitions for at least three defeated Labour members…

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Sydney War Memorial

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 2

The War Memorial in Hyde Park, near the Museum Railway Station is nearing completion and will be opened by H.R.H. the…

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HONOURED Returned Sailors And Soldiers Citizens Arrange Dinner

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 1

A feature of the Armistice celebrations in Nnrrabri on Saturday night was a dinner tendered to ex-service men by Borne of the citizens at the…

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Soldiers' Poppy Day Appeal

Manilla Express · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 2

Poppy Day was held in Manilla on Saturday, November 10. By the sale of poppies, buttons and wreaths, a sum of £16/2/6…

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"War Cry." Centenary Number

North West Champion · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 2

The Centenary edition of the "War Cry" is to hand and it contains several items of general interest, in addition to the usual…

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Anzac Memorial

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 2

The Anzac Memorial in Ryde Park was unveiled by the Duke of Gloucester on Saturday morning in the Presence of a tremendous gathering, including…

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Items of Interest. Anzac Dies on the Track

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 3

Edward Joseph Jacobs walked into Dubbo carrying his swag and looking for work. As he was nearing 70, he could not find it. He become [?] and…

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Late Wires Britain's War Debts London

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 November 1934 · page 1

Regarding the American war debt due on December 15th., it is understood the position is exactly the same as in June last, when the British…

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Dangers of War. "Do Not Let Us Lose Heart."

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 1

"I would say one thing. Do not let us lose heart. There are dangers of war. I do not myself think that an actual outbreak of war is possible for…

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Boy Wounded by Home-made Gun

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 December 1934 · page 4

Allan Wadell, 14, of Muswellbrook, whose parents live on Edinglassie, assembled a home-made gun, and placed a charge in the barrel. The…

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