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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Collingwood Crime Nightwatchman Wounded Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

Ralph Loach, nightwatchman, was found in Hoddle Street, Collingwood, shortly before midnight, bleeding from a bullet wound over the right eye…

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Returned Soldiers'association Welcome

Western Age · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 2

At the rooms of the secretary of the Returned Soldiers Association (Mr. F. Costello), a large number of soldiers assembled to meet the…

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Chinese Protest Not Responsible for War Shanghai, Latest

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

Repeating his previous protests against the use of the International Settlement as a base for Japanese operations against Chinese, Mayor Chen…

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War Is On! Japanese in Retreat Australians Is Safe Shanghai

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

The stubborn defence of the Chinese in the Kiangwang section surprised the Japanese. After long shelling the Chinese stood…

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No Peace While There Are War Debts. Says Mr. Latham. Canberra

The Wellington Times · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 1

Speaking at a farewell dinner to himself at Canberra, Mr. Latham, Federal Attorney-…

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Eviction of Soldier Settlers

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

The Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has formed a committee to investigate the eviction of soldier settlers in the district…

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China War Japanese Still Pushing Attack Shanghai, Friday Morning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4

The Japanese are still attacking strongly, but stubborn defence by the Chinese repeatedly forces them back, despite the fact that they…

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Japanese Ready for Peace Note to League Council War Still Rages Chinese Morale Weakening under Persistent Bombardments

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

As Japan has addressed a communication to the League Council, it is hoped that there will be a cessation of…

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New Turn in Eastern War Russia and China May Combine Rumours of Alliance Mobilisation of Soviet Troops Shanghai, Wednesday Morning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 2 March 1932 · page 1

The startling decision has been announced by Nanking that China has decided to resume full relations with the…

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Thousands Killed and Wounded Shanghai, Later

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

The International Settlement breathed a sigh of relief following the cessation of hostilities. The Japanese military and navy…

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End of Eastern War Japanese Statement Will Not Attack Again Decision Made After Victory Over Chinese [?] Will Return Home [?] Conditions Are Normal Tokio, Thursday Night

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 4 March 1932 · page 1

The end of the Eastern war is in sight. It is officially stated that the Japanese troops, having achieved their objective in driving off…

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Anzac Day, 1932. Getting Ready

The Wellington Times · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 3

THE Anzac Day Committee have met every week for some weeks past and have the arrangements well in hand for the Day—on a larger scale…

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Casualty List Of the Oriental War Shanghai

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 17 March 1932 · page 1

Figures compiled by Chinese bodies for presentation to the League Commission show that 6000 were killed, 2000 wounded and many thousands…

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Welcome Home To Rev. J. and Mrs. Hunter. Presentation Made

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 4

A very pleasant function took place in the Baptist school a week ago. The function, which was arranged by the members of the…

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Opening of Harbour Bridge Sensational Incident Soldier Slashes Ribbon Taken to Reception House Remarkable Scenes in City

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 21 March 1932 · page 1

At last the Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened. On Saturday thousands of people gathered at every vantage…

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Opening of Harbour Bridge Sensational Incident Soldier Slashes Ribbon Taken to Reception Mouse Remarkable Scenes in City

Western Age · Wednesday 23 March 1932 · page 3

At last the Sydney Harbour Bridge is opened. On Saturday thousands of people gathered at every vantage…

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Position of Civilian and Soldier Settlers In Dubbo Land District Department of Lands Report

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 1 April 1932 · page 1

Some interesting information in connection with the civilian and soldier settlers in the Dubbo Land District is contained in the annual…

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R.s. & S.i.l.a. Anzac Day Arrangements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1932 · page 3

A meeting of the Dubbo branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League was held last night. the President (Dr. A. N.Yuille) occupied the…

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Dubbo Will Commemorate Anzac Day Returned Soldiers Making Arrangements

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 April 1932 · page 2

The Dubbo sub-branch of the R S. and S.L.L. is already making arrangements for the suitable commemoration of Anzac Day (April…

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Newspaper War Government's Order to Mental Hospitals

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 6 April 1932 · page 2

"In future mental patients will not be permitted to read one of the Sydney pipers which the Government does not like." states the…

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