War Stories Soldiers' Memories the Padre's Bet
The following stories, supplied by readers of the London "Star." will revive many memories of the lighter side of the war…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1932
706 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 36
Eliminate War. Disabled Soldiers' Plea
GENEVA, Sunday.--Mr. Arthur Henderson (chairman of the Disarmament Conference) received a delegation from an international conference…
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William Thomas Hiller was found dead in bed in Hunter-street, Auburn, yesterday. He was a single man, aged 42 years, and was invalided home…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Like Gallipoli Landing of Japanese Soldiers Destroyers Provide Cover Hostilities Shifted to Woosung Area SHANGHAI
The scene of the greatest hostilities was shifted to-day from Chapei to the Woosung area, where the Japanese were heavily engaged with the Chinese troops strongly entrenched in the vicinity of the ruined fortifications. Under a heavy barrage…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sino-Japanese War Graphic Description of Desolation
Mr. Paul Palamountain (formerly of the literary staff of the "Courier"), who made a tour of the Chinese battle areas, writes:--"Skirting the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Light Wizard" Death in Paris War Feat Recalled PARIS
The death of Fernand Jacopozzi, known as the "light vizard," recalls a remarkable war achievement, when, acting on Clemenceau's suggestion, he…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Thiepval Memorial to British Soldiers Who Fell on the Somme
We illustrate here the impressive memorial crected at Thiepval to the 73,367 British officers and men who fell on the Somme. The tablets bearing the names of the fallen were carved in England; and the memorial, which is now practically completed, has taken some three years to build. The Prince of…
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"Why hesitate We are full-bearded men, with God-implanted will, and courage if ye dare but show it. Never yet was will, but found some way or…
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John Kartner (45), a resident of Strathfield, collapsed on the doorstep of a house at Flemington this morning. His clothes were saturated with…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →R.S.S.I.L.A. Mur-bah Sub-branch Anzac Ball Arrangements Secretary Honored
The monthly meeting, of Murwillumbah Sub-branch R.S.S.I.L.A. was held in the Phoenix Building on Wednesday night last. Present were Messrs. T. C…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Agreement Complete Reparations and War Debts France and Britain
PARIS, Thursday:--The draft of the Franco-British reparations and war debts agreement has been completed, the concluding stage…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shots Exchanged in Street Man Badly Wounded Alleged Attempted Robbery; Two Arrested
MELBOURNE, Sunday:--Herbert Mellish, proprietor of a fish shop at Fooascray, who nine months ago was held up by armed men in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Britain Joins Australia War on Sex Films Thirty-four Banned by Censor in One Year
LONDON, Saturday:--Britain is joining Australia in the war on sex films, says the News Chronicle. It reveals that the British censor's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Distinguished Soldier Major-General E. T. Wallack Dead
WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Saturday:--The death has occurred at his home at Tahunanui, Nelson, of Major-General E. T. Wallack, C.B., C.M.G…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War on Mosquitoes
Kyogle years ago advanced the rather unique claim tit at mosquitoes had been banished from within the town boundaries, and that citizens…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Fire on Mob. Three Killed, 32 WOUNDED. Calcutta
Three people were killed, 32 were wounded, and five constables were seriously hurt when the police fired on a crowd of 3,000 peasants near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Offensive Awaited China Prepares for War
SHANGHAI, Tuesday: -- Shanghai is nervously awaiting the offensive which the new Japanese troops are expected to launch on Wednesday. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Crowd Fired on Clash with Police 3 KILLED, 32 Wounded No Rent Campaign Calcutta
Three were killed, 32 wounded and five constables seriously hurt When the police fired on a crowd of 3000 peasants in Hasnabad…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →British Seamen Wounded by Chinese Shell Missiles Fall in Foreign Settlement
SHANGHAI, Wednesday:--During the usual nightly bombardment lasting from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Chinese shells fell in the dock…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Wounded by Bullet Two Boys Detained SYDNEY
Shot in the neck by a pea rifle bullet while walking through the scrub a[?] Bexley this afternoon, John Hugget[?] (50), of Bexley, was able to walk to…
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