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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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War Card Arrives After Twelve Years

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

Mrs. Edith M. Davis, of Goulburn has just received a postcard acknowledging a pair of socks, knitted by her, which came into the possession…

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Spain Republic King Alfonso Abdicates Dramatic Announcement "I Do Not Want to Plunge Spain Into Civil War" Scenes of Great Enthusiasm

Tweed Daily · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 3

MADRID, Wednesday:-- Alfonso XIII of Spain, the last Bourbon monarch, threw in his hand yesterday, and he now joins in exile the ex- Kaiser of Germany, George of Greece, Manoel of Portugal, and Amanullah of Afghanistan…

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Anzac Dinner

Northern Star · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 6

Since the formation of the Returned Soldiers' League at Casino there has always been an adequate amount to meet the expenses incurred for the…

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Good Nominations Anzac Woodchops

Northern Star · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 5

Twenty-one nominations for the £30 underhand woodchopping contest on Anzac Day were reported to the returned soldiers' sports committee…

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Anzac Day. (To the Editor of the "Examiner.")

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 4

Sir,--May we draw the attention of your readers to the arrangements made for the Commemoration service in connection with the sixteenth…

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Anzac Day And Elections Diggers' Move. Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 4

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League executive decided to ask the Government to amend the electoral act to prohibit elections on Anzac…

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Fighting in Burma 200 Rebels Killed and Wounded

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

CALCUTTA, Thursday:— In a clash with Government forces at Thayetmyo, in Burma, 200 rebels were killed and wounded. H. G. Smith, District…

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Richmond League Two To Qualify for Anzac Cup Game

Northern Star · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

Which two teams will play for the Anzac Cup? The answer will be provided at Lismore recreation ground tomorrow afternoon when Old Students…

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War Debt Interest Deferred for Two Years Britain's Decision London

Northern Star · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 7

The Dominions Secretary announced in the Commons to-night that the Government would permit…

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Britain Helps War Debt Sinking Fund Four Payments Postponed Means £1,600,000 Per Annum For Two Years

Tweed Daily · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 3

The British Government has announced its willingness to postpone four half-yearly payments, of £814,2000 each, of war debt sinking fund on Australian indebtedness to the British Government. The period of payment will be…

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Anzac Dinner

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

In response to the appeal made by the Casino sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for gifts for the annual dinner on Anzac night, the…

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Anzac Day Services

Northern Star · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

Members of the choirs of all Lismore churches are cordially invited to take part in the singing at the united service to be held in the Star Court…

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Anzac Day Observance

Northern Star · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

The Coraki sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has arranged the following programme for the celebration of Anzac Day (next…

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Anzac Day Observance Melbourne

Northern Star · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

Referring to a reported statement that some houses of entertainment would be kept open on Anzac Day, Sir John Monash appealed to all sections…

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World of Music Anzac Concert

Northern Star · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 10

In connection with the Anzac Day celebrations, there will be a concert held at night organised by Mr. Herbert Williams, which promises to be a very…

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Anzac Day Sir John Monash's Appeal

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday :— Referring to the reported statement that some houses of entertainment would be kept open on Anzac Day, Sir John…

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Anzac Day. Protest Against Election Being Held

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 2

SDYNEY, Friday. -- The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Executive has decided to ask the Government, to amend the Electoral Act to prohibit…

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R.S.S.I.L.A. Twin Towns Sub-branch Anzac Day

Tweed Daily · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 8

In the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr. E. F. Youngman) Mr. J. L. Gordon presided at a meeting of Tweed Heads and Coolangatta…

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War Book by Australian. British Officers Criticised

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 4

The latest war book, written b[?]yan Australian under the pseudonym of "Donald Black," and dealing with the Palestine campaign, is likely to arouse…

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Our War Debt. Britain Defers Payment. Two Years' Respite

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 5

The Dominions Secretary announced in the House of Commons that the Government would permit the Commonwealth t[?] postpone the…

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