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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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War On Illicit Stills. Commonwealth's Offer to Informers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 1

Alarmed at the increase in the number of illicit whisky and rum stills in all States, the Government has decided to offer a substantial reward to any…

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Chinese Soldiers

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 8

WASHINGTON, Thursday:--The State Department, is advised that the majority of the Chinese soldiers in Shanghai are mere boys. Sixty…

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Returned Soldiers Wardell Sub-branch

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 3

The sixth annual meeting of the Wardell sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L. was held on January 11. The president (Mr. A. W. Payne) was in the…

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Returned Soldiers Lismore Sub Branch Club Free of Debt

Northern Star · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 9

The freeing from debt of the club room, the alleviation of unemployment and distress, and pension cases taken up, were features of the report of…

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Japanese Take Possession of Chinese Shanghai Virtual State of War Chapei in Flames Bombed by Aeroplanes All Night Battle in Streets Woosung Forts Captured

Tweed Daily · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 5

A virtual state of war has developed following the unexpected occupation of the Chinese section of Shanghai by Japanese forces on Thursday night. The invaders rained possession of Chapei after a night-long:…

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War Not Declared. Official Denial of Rumours

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 6

SHANGHAI, Sunday, 2.30 p.m.--A Chinese official statement declared that, despite persistent rumors to the contrary, China would…

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War Not Declared China Gives Denial Tremendous Damage in Chapei Heavy Casualties Feared

Tweed Daily · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 3

A report that China intended to declare war against Japan as a result of the invasion of Shanghai has been officially denied, Individually, the other Powers are holding aloof from the…

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War on Japan? Chinese Government's Decision Fierce Fighting Cominves Suburb of Chapei Reduced to Ruins SHANGHAI

Northern Star · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 5

According to messages from Nanking late tonight reliable quarters report that the National Government has decided upon a declaration of war against Japan. When the decision will be implemented is…

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Returned Soldiers Alstonville League's Year

Northern Star · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Alston. ville sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. was held in the Parish Hall on Thursday night last when Mr. A. J…

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"Not a War Debt" Mr. Theodore's Criticism Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 3

Speaking at Darlinghurst last night in favour of the Federal Labour candidate for East Sydney, Mr. Theodore said the Prime Minister had done…

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War Clouds Gathering in China. Chinese-japanese Clashes. £5,000,000 Damage and Heavy Casualties

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 4

A report that China intended to declare war against Japan as a result of the invasion of Shanghai has been officially denied…

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War Debts Britain's Policy General Cancellation LONDON

Northern Star · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 5

In the House, of Ccmmons to-day the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) declared the British Government's policy on the…

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Wipe the Slate Britain's Policy War Debts and Reparations Chancellor's Statement

Tweed Daily · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 3

LONDON, Tuesday.--In the House of Commons today the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Neville…

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Shanghai Dispute "War in Everything But Name" Britain Urges Intervention Special League Session at Geneva GENEVA

Northern Star · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 5

Britain to-day very definitely showed herself as still being the spearhead of diplomacy when a special session of the League Council registered approval of Britain's strong appeal to the belligerent Orientals…

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War Debts

Northern Star · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

While events in China and political bombshells in Australia are demanding most of the space in the news of the day, a significant…

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War in China. Jap. Aggression. Shanghai

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 4

Rolling masses of smoke from scores of fires in Chinese territory and huge dust pillars raised by high explosives falling along the…

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"War for Britain ?" Political' Adviser Answers Question

Tweed Daily · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday:--Answering the question, "Could it mean war for Britain" Sir Frederick Whyte, political adviser to the Chinese National…

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Britain's Policy War Debts and Reparations

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 6

In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Neville Chamberlain) declared that the British Government's policy on the reparations…

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Our China War 32 Years Ago The Australian Contingent

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 2

The resolution by The Victorian Labor Party conference that in no circumstances should Australian troops be enlisted for Asiatic service reminds…

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Miles Above Earth War in the Air Latest Fighters and Anti-Aircraft Guns

Tweed Daily · Saturday 6 February 1932 · page 2

LONDON, Thursday.--War miles above the earth is envisaged by the latest fighters and anti-aircraft guns…

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