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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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National Collection of War Records and Relics a Few Recent Adidtions

Manilla Express · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 6

Pack carried by a sapper of the 1st Field Coy. at the Landing and used in the construction of what was probably the first parapet…

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Battlefields and War Memorials Pilgrimage. the Coronation Year Tour. Under the Auspices of the Melbourne Branch R.S.S.I.L.A.

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 2

A Battlefields and War Memorials Pilgrimage has been organised by the Melbourne sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League to tour…

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Warning War Souvenirs Dangerous

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 5

A warning to returned soldiers and other persons in possession of war souvenirs, such as grenades, bombs, shells, and other ammunition, to have…

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Oil Storage for War Precaution

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 June 1936 · page 8

In view of the question recently caked at Canberra as to what provision was being made in Australia in respect to reserve supplies of…

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War is not Inevitable. Some Reasons Why

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

"War is never inevitable until the shooting begins. It is not able now. That the peace of the world is gravely imperilled on at least three…

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Returned Soldiers' March. 9th Brigade Re-visits New-castle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 4

A number of returned soldiers from this district—former members of the 9th Inf. Brigade A.I.F.—will be visiting Newcastle on June 29th (King's…

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Returned Soldiers’ League

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the local branch the President, Mr. J. Coates, presided. Others present included Messrs P. Muggleton, W…

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Returned Soldiers March 9th Brigade Re–Visits Newcastle

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 4

A number of returned soldiers from this district —former members of the 9th Inf. Brigade A.I.F. —will be visiting Newcastle on…

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Late King Fuad British Soldier's Story

Manilla Express · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 4

It was some time after Easter, 1919, when all Egypt was sizzling like a dud shell threatening to explode. The Wafd was carrying…

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Returned Soldiers' March 9Th. Brigade Re-visits Newcastle

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 2

A number of returned soldiers from this district—former members of the 9th Inf. Brigade A.I.F.—will be visiting Newcastle on June 29th. (King's…

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World Wool Consumption. Increase Since Pre-war

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1936 · page 1

Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd., report:— At present, largely as a result of the Japanese position; the wool trade is passing through an unsettled period…

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Address to Moree Soldiers. THURSDAY, 2nd JULY

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 June 1936 · page 2

On Thursday next, 2nd July, an address will be given to the members of the Moree sub-branch, R.S.S.I.L.A., by the Anglican Curate, Rev. Marshall…

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Boer War Veteran Dead

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 July 1936 · page 1

Mr. G. T. H. Wilson, collapsed and died at his residence, "Review" Narrabri, at 9 o'clock yesterday morning…

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Soldiers Menaced Abyssinian Onslaughts Counter Measures CAIRO

The North Western Courier · Monday 6 July 1936 · page 1

Thousands have recently been arrested at Addis Ababa following concerted onslaughts upon Italian soldiers, many of whom had their…

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Storekeepers' Meet War Against Chain Stores SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 1

The first of the series of meetings to be held by the newly formed Anti-Chain-Stores Association of N.S. W. was held at Bondi last night, at…

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Offer to Soldiers To Settle in Abyssinia ROME

The North Western Courier · Thursday 9 July 1936 · page 1

The Italian High Command in Addis Ababa has issued a decree granting unlimited leave to soldiers finding employment in East Africa, provided…

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Anzac Ball Street Stall

Manilla Express · Friday 17 July 1936 · page 2

A street stall will be conducted on Saturday, August 1, in aid of the funds of the Anzac Ball which will be held on August 26…

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STALEMATE In Spanish War LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 1

A stalemate continues in Spain with any advantage on the Government's side, although conflicting reports still continue to be issued by…

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Anzac Ball Street Stall

Manilla Express · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 2

The ladies who organised the street stall held last Saturday in aid of the Anzac Ball funds wish to thank all those who assisted in…

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War on Rust

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1936 · page 2

Rust was once the greatest enemy of the engineer but tens of thousands of present day motorists drive for years and are never troubled by the…

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