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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

468 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 24

Revolt in Madeira State of War Declared Portugal Moves Against Rebels LISBON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 April 1931 · page 1

The official declaration of a state of war following the revolt of the army at Funchal (Madeira) was speedily followed by the despatch of 1000…

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Anzac Concert

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 21

On Anzac Day the Wagga Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League makes…

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Russia's "World-War"

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 11

A Russian war plan to drive down across Turkey and the Holy Land and occupy Suez Canal and…

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War Souvenirs Returned

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 April 1931 · page 6

The news that the skull of the African chieftain Mkwawa, which was carried off as a war trophy by some Germans during the fighting in East Africa,…

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"Anzac"

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 1

It is difficult to realise that nearly 20 years have pasted since the world-war Commenced. The memories of those dreadful days are renewed from…

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Dramatic Play, "Anzac" April 25 and 27 a Few Incidents

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 2

A Close suave at Anzac Oxford Theatre Next Saturday and Monday Ratting at Ansac…

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Sir Dudley De Chair Interesting War Story German Medal Struck to His "Eternal Damnation" London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 2

How Germany struck a medal to the "eternal damnation" of himself and the 10th Cruiser Squadron wan recalled by Sir Dudley de Chair, who…

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Soldier Settlers Meet Holdings Over Capitalised Monster Meeting to Be Convened

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 14 April 1931 · page 2

There was a large attendance of soldier settlers at a meeting held on Saturday afternoon last. Mr. E. Cameron (President of the…

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Anzac Play

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 2

Two members of the Wagga branch of the Returned Soldiers' League have written in collaboration a story based on actual experiences in Gallipoli…

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Polling on Anzac Day Returned Soldiers' Protest Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 1
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The State president of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. L. A. Robb) expressed deep regret at the decision to hold the poll for the Annandale…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We do not necessary endorse the views of our correspondents) Soldier Settlement (To the Editor "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 April 1931 · page 5

Sir,—May I make a further appeal on behalf of soldier settlers, per medium of your widely circulated paper! At the Easter Labor…

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Warm Welcome Home

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 4

When at length we readied my own home in Cambridge Gulf, the natives gave us a welcome so warm thai in some measure at least it mitigated the…

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King Alfonso Abdication Announced Avoidance of Civil War Republic Proclaimed Provisional Government London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 2

A British United Press report from Madrid states that King Alfonso has abdicated. A message from Barcelona says that a…

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Anzac Day

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

Saturday next, 25th April, is Anzac Day, and the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League is arranging a memorial and commemoration service…

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Amusements Anzac Congest

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 1

The programme for the Anzac concert to be presented by the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League at the Oxford Theatre on…

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Returned Soldiers' League Support for Soldier Settlers Anzac Day Arrangements

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 1

A meeting of the Narandera subbranch of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League was held at the Mechanics' Institute on…

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Local and General Anzac Day

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 5

Attention is directed to the advertisement announcing arrangements for Anzac Day celebrations at Cootamundra…

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Anzac Day Celebrations Coolamon Arrangements

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

The public meeting held in the School of Arts on Monday night last, to make arrangements for Anzac Day was attended by Messrs. L. A…

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