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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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All Soldiers at 18 the Young Idea in Italy Scouts at Camp

Tweed Daily · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 2

Signor Mussolini's new decree, as reported in the Daily Mail, laying down the main lines of the military instruction to be imparted to all Italian…

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"Could You Find My Family?" the Editor Did Ex-Soldier's Estrangement Ended

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 7

LONDON, December 29 (by air mail):--As a variation from the practice of lonely men in the Dominions who sometimes ask…

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Doctors' Fight Safe Life of Wounded Constable

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday:-- Doctors fought incessantly last night to save the life of Constable Simpson who was shot by gunmen at Auburn yesterday…

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Wounded Constable Search For Assailant MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 7

The condition of Constable Simpson, who was shot at Auburn yesterday, is still critical. A good description of the two men seen by a…

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War Drama Ends in Court

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 January 1935 · page 3

On a shell-torn battle-field in France Lieutenant Riordan, of the American Expeditionary Force, gave himself up for dead. Gasping from the effects of…

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Seeking No War Hitler Emphatic Communists Only Will Gain"

Tweed Daily · Saturday 19 January 1935 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday:--Do you think it would be possible to preach peace to people for 10 years and then suddenly…

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Echoes of The Great War Claims by Small Countries Geneva

Northern Star · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 5

The League of Nations Council was unable to complete its business as expected, and adjourned until Monday. There was lengthy…

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Soldiers; Home Benefit

Tweed Daily · Monday 21 January 1935 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last, Mr. Don Raynor and his company provided an enjoyable entertainment at the Church of England Soldiers' Rest Home,…

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Camp Suggested Anzac Day Visitors Byron Bay

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 9

Following the annual meeting of the Byron Bay sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. on Saturday night, representatives of the sub-branches…

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North Coast Diggers Attendance at Anzac Day Celebrations

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 4

BYRON BAY, Monday:--Following the annual meeting of Byron Bay Sub-Branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. representatives of the Sub-Branch present…

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Missionary Found Wounded Previously Reported Dead Canberra

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 10

An official message from the Administrator of New Guinea to the Prime Minister's Department reveals that Missionary Brother Eugene and…

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Fokker Busy On War Planes Amsterdam (By Mail)

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 13

Owing to the nervousness prevailing throughout Europe at present, the Fokkcr aeroplane works at Amsterdam, are now…

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Why Soldiers Wear Busbies LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 22 January 1935 · page 12

Why do barristers wear black gowns? Because the members of the profession once went into mourning for Queen Anne…

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Crown Lands and Soldier Settlers Amending Bill Provisions Outlined in Assembly

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 23 January 1935 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday:-- The Minister for Lands (Mr. Buttenshaw) moved the second reading of the Crown Lands Closer Settlement…

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Returned Soldiers Annual Meeting to Night

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 5

The Annual Meeting of the Mullumbimby sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held in the School of Arts To-night (Thursday)…

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Soldiers Pleased Empire Day Observance Significance For Children

Northern Star · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 6

"The announcement of the alteration of the school vacation to permit of the observances in schools of Empire Day on the due date, May 24,…

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Wounded by Natives Catholic Missionary Dies

Tweed Daily · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 5

CANBERRA, Thursday:--News was received to-day that Brother Eugene, the Catholic missionary who was wounded by natives in New Guinea,…

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A Stray Shot Boy Wounded Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 4

While William Kendall (14), was watching a merry-go-round on a vacant allotment at Liverpool he was shot in the right leg. It is…

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Wounded Priest Dies. New Guinea Tragedy. Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 5

Advice received at Canberra to-day confirms, the death of Brother Eugene, the Roman Catholic missionary. Bro. Eugene was attacked by hostile…

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War Heroes Meet Poignant Court Drama

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 7

On a shell-torn battle-field in France Lieutenant Riordan, of the American Expeditionary Force, gave himself up for dead. Gasping from the effects of a…

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