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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Returned Soldiers Monthly Meeting of Wagga Sub-branch

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 July 1932 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Soldiers' Hall on Friday night, the president…

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Woman Wounded Husband Remanded Orange

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1932 · page 1

Before the Orange Police Court today John Rich was charged with having shot at his wife with intent to murder her. Rich was remanded for…

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Young's Jubilee Welcome Home for Visitor Profit to Take Second Place YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 1

"I must thank you for the close attention you have paid to the proceedings to-night. I believe the success of this movement is now assured," said…

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British War Loan £1,000,000,000 Already Converted Success Assured London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 1

Over £1,000,000,000 of the 5 per cent war loan has already been converted to the 31/2 per cent, loan, under the Government's conversion scheme. A…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 2

Arrangements have been made by the women's auxiliary of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for a social evening to be held…

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Ladysmith Returned Soldiers Annual Plain and Fancy Dress Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 July 1932 · page 2

The annual ball held by the Ladysmith Returned Soldiers' League on July 22 proved to be one of the most successful and enjoyable balls held in…

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Problem of War Debts

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 2

The Lausanne Conference, which dealt so effectively with reparations, was one step along the highway to world recovery from the economic…

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Soldier Settlers Big Move on Foot to Assist. Preliminary Conference at Young

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 28 July 1932 · page 4

A small committee of returned soldier settlers met at Young on Saturday to discuss ways, and means of securing Government aid for soldier…

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U.S.A. War Veterans Bonus Army Riot One Killed; Another Injured Washington

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1932 · page 1

A group of bonus seeking United States war veterans resorted to violence after being evicted from the buildings they were occupying in…

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Indian Outrage Police Officer Wounded Calcutta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

Mr. E. B. Ellison, Superintendent of Police at Comilla, East Bengal, was shot at this afternoon when returning to his office from his…

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War Loan Conversion London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

Already 2,100,000 applications have been received for the conversion of the war loan. There are 2,600,000 holders…

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War Loan Conversion 2,100,000 Applications London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 1

Already 2,100,000 applications have been received for the conversion of the wat loan. There are 2,600,000 holders…

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Soldier Settlements

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 August 1932 · page 2

It is expected that Mr. Tom Collins, M.H.R., will visit Wagga on August 12. He is endeavoring to arrange a conference of representatives from…

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Soldier Settlers Big Conference in Wagga Leagues Asked to Help

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 2 August 1932 · page 2

For many years the returned soldiers who were settled on the land have had their grievances. The land has not been suited for the purpose for…

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Dramatic Meeting of War Foes

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 6

Two men who met unexpectedly recently suddenly discovered that in 1916 they had done their beat to kill each other with bombs, rifle, and…

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Story Refuted Allegations at Diggers' Smoko Returned Soldier and Food Relief YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 August 1932 · page 1

"The story is definitely untrue," said Inspector Grady, of the local police, when questioned as to the accuracy of the allegations made by Mr…

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Irish Free State Economic War with Britain Baneful Effects Observed DUBLIN

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 1

The Irish Free State economic war with Britain is having its effect in all manner of internal affairs. Dublin's famous horse show threatens to…

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Soldier Settlers Big Conference in Wagga League Asked to Help

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 4 August 1932 · page 1

For many years the returned soldiers who were settled on the land have had their grievances. The land has not been suited for the…

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The Horrors of a Future War

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 2

To the generation now living the thought of war seems almost incredible. In the fifteen years that have slipped away since the tocsin…

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War with Paraguay Bolivian Mobilisation Critical Situation La Paz (Bolivia)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1932 · page 1

The Ministry for War to-day ordered the mobilisation of men between the ages of 22 years and 29 years in anticipation of war with Paraguay in…

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