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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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Italy Prepares for War Rome

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 4

The complete militarisation of Italy is provided for in a drastic "five point" programme approved at a five hours sitting of the…

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Byron Bay Diggers Arrangements for Anzac Day

Tweed Daily · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 6

At the recent general meeting, of the Byron Bay Branch of the R.S.S. I.L.A., held in the Literary Institute, the members discussed the form of…

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Anzac Day at Byron Bay Byron Bay

Northern Star · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

At a meeting of the Byron Bay branch of the Returned Soldiers' League held in the Literary Institute, on the motion of Mr. P. Cohen, it…

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Anzac Day in Queensland Observance by Churches

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 2

BRISBANE, Monday:-- Almost all the Brisbane churches, other than the Anglican and Roman Catholic, will observe Anzac Day on Sunday,…

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Trouble in Brisbane Over Celebration of Anzac Day Brisbane

Northern Star · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 9

Trouble has occurred in Brisbane over the celebration of Anzac Day. Services will be held in St. John's Anglican Cathedral and St. Stephen's…

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War Prisoner's Recollections Friendly Enemy Pilots

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

Mr. Claude Vautin, who is in business in George-street, Sydney was a flying officer during the war and now holds the rank…

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War Pension Cuts Restoration to be Fully Considered

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 7

CANBERRA, Monday:--The Federal Cabinet is to consider the restoration of all war pension cuts made under the Financial Emergency Act and…

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Alleged Seizure of Russian Ships Volunteers and War Materials

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Monday:--A Gibraltar message states General Dellano claims that Spanish insurgent warships in the Mediterranean…

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Industrial Tyranny And War Effect on Birthrate Bishop's Outspoken Sermon

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday:--In an out-spoken sermon, the Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. E. W. Barnes), who preached to the…

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War Memorial To Be Removed "Better Position"

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 5

After standing at the intersection of Woodlark and Keen streets for 35 years, the South African War Memorial, erected to the memory of…

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Spanish War (Continued From Page Seven)

Northern Star · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 11

Italian columns on the Guadalajara front is terrific, with bombers incessantly active. General Miaja is exhorting Madrid…

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Duke of Gloucester President of War Graves Commission

Tweed Daily · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday:--The Duke of Gloucester, in taking over the presidency of the Imperial War Graves Commission, said that he…

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Open Column S. African War Memorial (To the Editor)

Northern Star · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 3

Sir,—In this morning's issue of the "Star" appears a report of portion of the proceedings of last Monday's council meeting, referring to the decision…

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Soldier Settlers' Requests Byron Bay

Northern Star · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

Mr. L. Johnston, representing the Mullumbimby soldiers' Settlement, attended last meeting of Byron Shire Council and requested that…

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Farmer Wounded by Shotgun Wife Faces Serious Charge

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 8

WARWICK, Thursday:--William Pattle (48), share farmer, of Jew's Retreat, about 21 miles from Warwick, was treated for injuries to the face…

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Coraki Diggers Arrangements for Anzac Day Combined Service Desired

Northern Star · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 5

Coraki branch of the Returned Soldiers' League decided to organise a Diggers' Coronation Ball in honour of the King, to be held…

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Wounded in Wrist and Hand Young Man Shot at From Ambush

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Thursday:-- Shot at from ambush by a man who, it is believed, was disturbed late last night in ah attempt to rob his home, Arthur…

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Kid Gloves of Pre-war Days And Those Pretty Gestures

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

Once again, says Shophound, who makes it her business to know just what is what where fashion is concerned, the tight kid gloves…

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Abandon Ottawa Agreements Stop Drift Towards War British Liberal Leader's Views

Tweed Daily · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 2

LONDON, Wednesday:-- Sir Archibald Sinclair, In a speech at a Liberal Party dinner, said: "The Government's protectionist policy…

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Anzac Day Queenland Observance

Tweed Daily · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 4

BRISBANE, Friday:-- The Anzac Day Commemoration Committee tonight adopted a recommendation for the observance of Anzac Day on…

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