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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

468 stories in Riverina's papers · page 5 of 24

CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Returned Soldiers and Narandera Rally (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

Sir,—May I be permitted to suggest to the committee organising the movement, throughout. Riverina for relief from burdens imposed on its citizens by…

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Returned Soldiers' League (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 3

Sir,—The Returned Soldiers' League receiving frequent applications from out of work diggers tramping the roads for clothing and particularly boots…

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War on Rabbits Disastrous If Relaxed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 12

''Abandonment of the usual period for the simultaneous destruction of rabbits would prove a disastrous mistake, said the Victorian Minister for…

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The War Debt Big Announcement Pending Canberra

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 4

It is reported hat an important announcement will be made by both the imperial and Commonwealth Governments in the near future in regard…

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Soldiers' Pensions

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 4

From fierce floods thundering at his birth, From red drought ravening as he played,…

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War Debts Relief in Near Future Official Secrecy Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Although officials here maintain the deepest secrecy, it is learned that the war debts negotiations between Australia and…

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The War Debts "Relief in Near Future" Official Secrecy Canberra

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

ALTOGETHER officials here maintain the deepest secrecy, it is learned, that the war debts negotiations between Australia and…

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Soldiers' Pensions Investigation of Alleged Anomalies Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 1

It is the intention of the Minister for Health and Repatriation (Mr. M'Neill) to make an immediate investigation into the allegations of…

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Australian War Debt Mr. Scullin's Negotiations Modification Suggested Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 5

Official denials are given to a statement that an early announcement of the cancellation of Australia's war debts to Great Britain could be…

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10 Per Cent. Wage Reduction Dismissal of Returned Soldiers From Public Service Adjournment To Be Moved SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

It is reported that as soon as the censure motion has been disposed of in the House of Representatives, Mr. Eldridge intends to move the…

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Naval Agreement Turkey and Russia Construction of War Vessels Constantinople

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1931 · page 1

The Turkish Foreign Minister and the Russian Ambassador have signed a protocol that neither country shall construct a war vessel intended to…

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Australian War Debt Mr. Scullin's Negotiations

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 March 1931 · page 6

Official denials are given to a statement that an early announcement of the cancellation of Australia's war debts to Great Britain could be…

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The King's Winner a Welcome Home

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 21

The Mayor, Ald. E. E. Collins, today advised the Wagga Rifle Club, of his pleasure at Mr. Les. Barrand's bringing the Victorian King's prize…

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Markets War Riverina Interested

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 3

Evidently the Lang Government is becoming interested in the welfare of Riverina and the protection of the State interests. Farmers of the…

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War Heroine Death in London Emulation of Nurse Cavell London

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1931 · page 1

The death is announced hi London of Miss Amy Scott-James, aged 56 years. She was mentioned in despatches by Field Marshall Haig for…

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Perth Returned Soldiers Favor Dictatorship PERTH

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

That 500 picked returned soldiers should assemble near Canberra, take the city, turn out the Government and members of Parliament, and establish…

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Perth Returned Soldiers Favor Dictatorship Sir John Monash Suggested "Khaki Shirts" Perth

Daily Advertiser · Monday 16 March 1931 · page 1

That 500 picked returned soldiers should assemble near Canberra, take the city, turn out the Government and members of Parliament, and…

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War Pensions Public Accounts Inquiry Suggested Into the Problem

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 17 March 1931 · page 3

One of Australia's ever-increasing burdens is pensions, and following on the remarks of the Auditor-General in his annual report, a suggestion…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Returned Soldiers and Politics (The Editor, "The Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1931 · page 6

Sir,—There has been frequent comment, both in the press and on various platforms, on the fact that the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League has not…

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Perth Returned Soldiers Favor Dicatorship Sir John Monash Suggested "Khaki Shirts"

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 20 March 1931 · page 6

That 500 picked returned soldiers should assemble near Canberra, take the city, turn out the Government and members of Parliament, and…

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