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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

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War Debts Will America Ease Burden

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The advisability of a reduction of the war debts owed to America by 16 European nations as advocated by American bankers and public men…

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War Debts Extension of Repayments General Conference Sought SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The New South Wales State Council of the Returned Soldier's League passed a resolution that in view of the present financial position…

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Tinned Meat War Office Contract Why Australia Missed It Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 1

The chairman of the Metropolitan Meat Board (Mr. J. B. Crampie) said to-day that he was not surprised that Australia had not secured the War…

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Sultana War Agreement Probable

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 14

In October last representatives of the New South Wales growers met representatives of the Australian Dried Fruits Association in conference in…

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War Upon Insect Pests How Parasites Are Used

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 8

Described as the general headquarters of the Empire' war upon insect a converted country house at Farnham Royal, a little village in…

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A Soldiers' Bible Pack of Cards As a Prayer

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

A private soldier named Richard Lee was many years ago taken before the Colonel at Glasgow for playing cards during Divine service. The…

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War Debts. Extension of Repayments

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

The New South Wales State Council of the Relumed Soldiers' League passed a resolution that in view of the present financial…

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Burn War Bonds Parramatta Digger's Plea

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

Speaking at a meeting of the Parramatta branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr. Hulk suggested that holders of war bonds should be…

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Street Fights in Berlin Taucists and Communists 500 Wounded Since January 1 BERLIN

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

The violence of political street fights is increasing, and discussion is rapidly being replaced by the use of revolvers, knives, and trucheons. Since January…

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Fear of War in Soviet Russia Journalist's Impressions

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 3

Claiming to be the only British journalist admitted to Russia for more than a year, Mr. C. J. Ketehum, the London "Daily Express" special…

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Financial Policy Decision of N.S.W. GOVERNMENT Presented to Conference Adjustment of War Debt Reduced Interest For Internal Loans Abandonment of Gold Standard Strenuous Opposition CANBERRA

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) outlined at the Premiers' Conference this morning this morning his financial policy which, he stated, the New South Wales Government had decided to adopt. The policy…

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War Debts Extension of Payments No Message From Britain Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) stated to-day that he had not received any message from the British Government…

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Disarmament Mr. Henderson's View Key to Many Problems Horrors Of Next War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 2

The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Henderson), speaking a disarmament demonstration in London, said that disarmament by…

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War Indebtedness Abatement Sought Mr. Scullin Acts London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 3

Inquiries by the Australian Press Association tend to confirm press cable messages from Australia that the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) is…

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Financial Policy. Decision of N.S.W. Government Presented to Conference Adjustment of War Debt

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 3

The Premier of New South Wales (Mr. Lang) outlined at the Premiere' Conference on Monday morning hit financial policy which, he stated, the…

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War Debts Readjustment Urged Effect of Scarcity of Gold London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 2

"All nations and Governments are involved in the war debts question," said Mr. Francis W. Hirst, a former editor, of the "Economist" and a…

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Serious Quarrel Elderly Man Wounded Two Men Arrested Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 2

During a quarrel between a man and Roy Bruhn at Bruhn's home in Carlton last night the man drew a revolution and threatened to shoot him…

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War Indebtedness Abatement. Bought Mr. Scullin Acts Suspension of Payments Possible

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 4

Inquiries by the Australian Press Association tend to confirm press cable messages from Australia that the Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) is…

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True Calendar of a Soldier Settler

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

These Verses, from the pen of Mr. U. E. Home, M.L.C., fit the bUI to a nicety:— January, go without…

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Soldier Settlers Reappraisement of Holdings Amending Clause Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 1

The Returned Soldier' League has been informed by the Minister for Lands (Mr. Tally) that he intends to take early steps to amend the existing…

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