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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Australia's War History

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 3

The Auditor-General is complaining of the heavy cost of Dr. Bean's Oui[?] History of Australia in the War, and wing that the completion of…

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In Seriovs Plight Ex-Soldiers Struggling With Homes SYDNEY

Northern Star · Thursday 5 May 1932 · page 5

The serious plight of many ex-soldiers who are unable to maintain the instalments on war service homes was placed by…

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Origin of Name "Anzac."

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

The Brisbane Courier was asked by telephone to say how the name " Ansae" was coined, one person saying that it originated in Brisbane. As a…

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"Flame of Real War"

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

MOSCOW, Wednesday:— General Blucher, commanding the Far Eastern Army, in a speech at Khanarovsk, said: "Jets from the flame of real…

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Notes & Comments. Australia's War History

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 6

The Auditor-General is complaining of the heavy, cost of Dr. Bean's "Official History of Australia in the War," and urging that the completion of the…

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War Debts (To the Editor of the "Examiner.")

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

Sir,--Having agreed on some points in my last article, let me take yon a little further in the causes of Australia's plight, and her utter…

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Federal Parliament. War Service Homes Exchange Policy Constitution Amendment

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

CANBERRA, Thursday:-In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. R. James (Lang Lab., N S.W.) asked the Minister in charge of War Service…

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War Clouds Loom Russia and Japan Soviet Massing Troops on Border

Tweed Daily · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday:— The "Mail" says that, consumed by jealousy over the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, Russia is…

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Bullet Through Leg Man Wounded Near Shooting Gallery

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 5

CASINO, Friday:--Standing near a shooting gallery at Kyogla Show yesterday, N. McPherson was struck by a bullet, which ricocheted from the…

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War Debt Interest Postponed British Payment

Tweed Daily · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 8

LONDON, Thursday:--The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Neville Chamberlain) stated in the House of Commons to-day that the next payment…

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Good Horsemanship at Kyogle Ex-soldiers' League Indignant Senator Dunn's Remarks SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 9

After a special meeting of i the Returned Soldiers League, New South Wales branch, yesterday a statement was issued…

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Five Men Wounded Machine Guns Used in Chicago

Tweed Daily · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 6

CHICAGO, Saturday:--Five men, who were participating in an unemployment protest meeting at Melrose Park, were wounded on Friday…

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Is Japan Preparing for War? London

Northern Star · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 5

"Reynolds' News" says that within the next few weeks between 20 and 30 ships will leave British shores carrying munitions for Japan who, having crushed China, has established a puppet state in Manchuria. According to "Reynolds,'" Japan is preparing for war on a grand scale aiming at ousting Russia from the Chinese Eastern Ralway and depriving her of access to the Pacific by cutting the…

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President of France Mortally Wounded Russian Assassin Three Shots Take Effect Enraged Crowd Attempts to Lynch Killer Crime Shocks Nations

Tweed Daily · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 3

Three shots fired by a crazy Russian doctor, Paul Gorbuloff, on Saturday mortally wounded M. Doumer, President of the French Republic. Altogether, five shots were fired. One bullet penetrated…

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Soldier Settlers Desperate Position Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 9 May 1932 · page 5

Dealing with the plight of soldier settlers in a broadcast address last night, the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tully) said that so desperate had been…

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Great Activity Enlistment of Recruits

Tweed Daily · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 3

CANBERRA, Wednesday:-- Great energy was displayed to-day by the chief of the Commonwealth Police (Major H. Jones) in organising and…

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Soldiers' Club Sold

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 4

During the week the trustees of the Soldiers' Club, through Messrs. Alcorn and Smith, completed negotiations for the sale of the property the…

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Aldermen Resign Warwick Soldiers' Club

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 3

At a meeting of the Warwick Town Council on Tuesday night three of the aldermen resigned in a body. They were Aldermen H. Sterne, J…

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Election Date Enforcement War Ends

Tweed Daily · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 5

SYDNEY' Friday:—It is not expected Parliament will meet before the election which, in political circles, is stated to be…

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"Like End of War" Mr. Missingham's Description

Northern Star · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 6

For the first time since his serious illness, Mr. W. T. Missingham, M.L.A., was able last night to have a conversation with friends in Lismore. He…

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