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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Bread War Renewed In Sydney Bakers' Association Takes Action

Western Age · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 4

The bread war was broken out afresh. The people's Bakers' Association, which has the support of the Housewives' Progressive Association…

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Man Badly Wounded

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 8

During a quarrel at Kenebri last week, Walter Arnold was struck on the back of the head with an axe. Arnold was conveyed to the…

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Shooting Accident Young Man Badly Wounded Coolamon

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 1

Jack Sherry (24), was out shooting rabbits, on his father's property, at Methul, near Coolamon, when he stumbled over an outcrop of rock. He…

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PENSIONS Reductions to Soldiers. Mr. James' Questions. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 1

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. James asked whether it was the Government's intention to continue its policy of ruthless…

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Seriously Wounded Bat Won't Name Shooter SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 26 October 1931 · page 1

Frank Greren was shot and seriously wounded in the stomach early this morning, near St. Vincent's Hospital, to which he was admitted in a serious…

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[?] of the People. [?]Ngarbon War

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1931 · page 3

Last Saturday's "Liberal," says the Dubbo butter evidently become a nightcome people and is…

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Young Anzac Prompt Action Saves Life Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1931 · page 1

When John Bacon (14), was bitten by a snake, he chopped off a finger of his right hand with an axe, tied a string tightly round his wrist, and raced…

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Dubbo Native Dies From Gas Received at War a Soldier at 18

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 3

Although only 18 years of age, Joseph Patrick Buckley was at the Great War in 1916. He served with the Australian Forces until the Armistice was…

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Failure of Fruit Crop Soldier Settlers in Sore Straits Young

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 1

Soldier settlers at Young are in sore Straits, being faced with the prospect of no apple or prune crops…

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Toll of the War Gassed Soldier Passes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 November 1931 · page 1

Enlisting at 18, Joseph Patrick Buckley served in the Great War till the end. He came home, a young man broken in health, struggled on in a hope…

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Monarch-empire Soldiers Never Die."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 November 1931 · page 3

Soldiers Never Die," the Bri[?]nions big laugh riot will be [?] the last time to-night. Also, [?]ous Sin," with Walter…

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Diggers Farewell Their President Over Sixty Returned Soldiers Present. Annual Meeting And Smoko

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 3

At the annual meeting and smoke social of the Narromine and Trangie Diggers, held on Wednesday night, the boys said good-bye to their…

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Lloyd George Bitterly Attacked by War Author London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 November 1931 · page 1

A bitter attack on Lloyd George is contained in the book, "The Fifth Army." written by General Gough, breaking thirteen years' silence since…

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Fierce War China and Japan Six Hundred Killed SHANGHAI

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 November 1931 · page 1

The Japanese casualties in the fighting for the possession of Tsitsiha[?]r are announced as 300 killed and wounded; the Chinese, 300…

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Greedy America How Sam Won the War London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1931 · page 1

In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Neville Chamerlain) announced that the total amount of payments to the United…

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Milk War on Producer Suffers Sold at Shilling a Gallon Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 November 1931 · page 1

Another milk war has broken out again in the Metropolitan area, and distributing companies are now selling milk to vendors for a shilling per…

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Chinese Open Attack Japan May Declare War Shanghai, Later

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

Fighting has broken out between Chinese and Japanese trops, between Chulu[?]ho and Hsinminlug. The battle continued until late last night…

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War Imminent China Preparing Offensive Against Japanese In Manchuria SHANGHAI

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

Presumably realising the fatality of expecting a satisfactory outcome of the League deliberations in the Manchurian question and the League's…

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War Against Communists Armidale Acts Reds Leave Town Walla Citizens Also Take Action Angry Scene at Drummoyne

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 1

The example given by Bourke and Dubbo has been emulated by other country towns. Reds have been…

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Pre-War Prices

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 2

Elsewhere in this issue appears an advertisement of the Western Stores and Edgley's Ltd. relating to suits tailored to measurue…

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