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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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Anzac Day Dinner

The Western Herald · Friday 15 May 1931 · page 3

Replying to the toast of "The Fathers" at the recent Anzac Dinner, Mr J. McQuarrie (the only father present) said: "I would just say a few words…

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Charge Dismissed Case Against Ex-Dubbo Constable Wearing Returned Soldier's Badge

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 21 May 1931 · page 3

On the ground that Kenny had not intended to make any personal gain, Mr. Stevenson, S.M., at the Newcastle Police Court, dismissed…

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Germany's "Anzac" a May Memorial

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 6

Australia pays homage to her Deathless Dead on April 25. May has been chosen by Germany for a similar furction…

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Man Wounded Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

At the Central Court this morning Harry Lee, aged 33, a hairdresser, and William Bishop, aged 22, a barman, were remanded on a charge…

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Returned Soldiers' League Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

THE League held its usual monthly meeting at the Club rooms last week, with the President, Mr. R. C. Coogan, in the chair. There was a…

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Shooting Affray. Goulburn Episode. Man Badly Wounded. Goulburn

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

A shooting affray at Goulburn last night resulted in William Withers, aged 51 years, being admitted to hospital in a serious condition,…

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The War for Trade World-Wide and Desperate

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 9

A new world war has begun. Not a war of arms, but a war of prices. Not for territory, but for the world's markets (says a correspondent in the…

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War Rumblings Germany Moving Rumoured Alliance with Russia London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

Dr. Edward Lyttleton, in a speech at the Norwick Diocesan Conference, suggesting danger to European peace not by France but by Germany, read a…

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Interference with Pensions Protests By Soldiers and Dependents SYDNEY

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 4

A meeting of the Ex-Service Men's Rights Defence League, and the Soldiers' Mothers, Wives and Widows' Association, protested against any…

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War Rumblings Germany Moving Rumoured Alliance with Russia

Western Age · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 1

Dr. Edward Lyitleton, in a speech at the Norwick Diocesan Conference, suggesting danger to European peace not by France but by Germany, read a…

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Soccer Football Sunday's Big Game Benefit Match for Unemployed Returned Soldiers

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 4

What promises to be one of the most exciting soccer matches of the season will be played at the White Bridge recreation area on…

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Returned Soldiers Meet

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 2

At a meeting of members of the Gilgandra Sub-Branch of the Return ed Soldiers League, held on Saturday last, the following were present:…

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Soldiers' Protest Against Pension Reduction Members Notified. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 1

Last night every member of the House of Representatives received a telegram copy of a resolution signed by the President of the Returned…

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England's War Debts Rumoured Revision Visit of U.S.A. Official London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 June 1931 · page 1

The United States Treasury official (Mr. Mellon), since his arrival on Tuesday, had a series of conferences to which the greatest importance is…

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The Soldiers' League. Non-Political and Non-Sectarian

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 June 1931 · page 6

The following address was recently delivered by Col. A. W. Hyman, Metropolitan vice-president:— "As vice-president of the N.S.W…

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England's War Debts Rumoured Revision Visit of U.S.A. OFFICIAL

Western Age · Wednesday 24 June 1931 · page 4

The United States Treasury official (Mr. Mellon), since his arrival on Tuesday, had a series of conferences to which the greatest importance is…

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Returned Soldiers Monthly Meeting

The Wellington Times · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Soldiers' Hall on the evening of June 25th, with Mr. R. C. Coogan, the League's…

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A Grave Departure From Premiers' Conference Plan Reduction Exemption for Soldiers' Pensions. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 6 July 1931 · page 1

The chairman of the Experts Committee which drew up the Premiers' Conference plan (Professor Copland) expressed the opinion that the…

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A Grave Departure From Premiers' Conference Plan Reduction Exemption for Soldiers Pensions

Western Age · Wednesday 8 July 1931 · page 1

The chairman of the Experts Committee which drew up the Premiers' Conference plan (Professor Copland) expressed the opinion that the…

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Tennis Ball War Great Success Despite Inclement Weather

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 13 July 1931 · page 2

Despite the inclement weather, the Dubbo District Tennis Association's Ball, held in the Royal Theatre on Friday night, was an…

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