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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

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Returned Soldiers' Association

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association will be held at the Soldiers' Hall on the night of January…

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Sir John Monash Portrait Presented By Returned Soldiers' Association to Wagga Municipal

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

At the conclusion of the ordinary meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night, members of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned…

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Soldier Settlers' Meeting at Griffith Reduction of Debts to £10 an Acre Civilian Co-operation to Be Sought

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

The largest meeting of soldier settlers held in Griffith for many months was that which was held in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday…

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Germany Preparing for Another War

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 1

Sensational allegations are made by a general that Germany is silently preparing a powerful army. He also declares that Germany…

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War Service Homes Government's Policy

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 21

The new Government's policy on war service homes payments was announced by the Minister, Mr. I Francis on Thursday. He said the…

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Sir John Monash Council Receives Portrait Presentation by Soldiers

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 13

At the conclusion of Thursday night's meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council, about 15 members of the Committee of the Wagga branch…

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Disarmament War If Conference Fails New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

Interviewed on board the President Harding, which is carrying the United States delegates to the Disarmament Conference, to Europe,…

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War Debts Britain and France No Common Basis London

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 1

On the ground that it is impossible for Britain and France to reach a common basis of dealing with war debts and reparations, the suggestion…

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War on Flying Foxes 35 Gunmen at Tuckerbil Swamp

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon a party of gunmen, under Mr. A. E. Cook, and organised by the Fruitgrowers' Federation, Mr. P. Errey and Mr. L…

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Economic Crisis Aftermath of War Disarmament a Solution London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1932 · page 5

"All countries are asking whether the world is sinking into cha[?]," said Sir Walter Layton, editor of the "Economist," speaking at…

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War Payments Plea for Abolition "Wipe Sponge Across Records" Paris

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

Politicians are excited at an unexpected plea for the abolition of all reparation and international payments, contained in an article in…

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Razor Slashing Man Wounded at Griffith

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 12

A serious case of razor slashing, following a brawl between a group of Italians and Australians, in a hotel bar, occurred at Griffith late…

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France and Britain the War and War Debts Consul's Remarkable Letter Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 2

Following the publication of an anonymous letter in the press, the Consul for France (M. Forcioli) sent a remarkable letter to the newspapers…

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Heavy War in China Japanese Marines Occupy Chapei Warships Shell the Forts of Woosung Attacks On Strategic Points Outside Shanghai

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 2

A Japanese ultimatum demanding the termination of the Chinese boycott of goods, the seizure of property, and the [?] treatment of Japanese,…

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Junee Returned Soldiers' League

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

The Junee branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has elected the following officers: President[?] Mr. H. V. May; vice presidents, Messrs. E. C…

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Portrait Unveiled Gift To Soldiers' League Sir John Monash

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 21

At the annual meeting of the Wagga branch of the R.S. and S.I. League, held last night at the Soldiers' Hall, the Deputy Mayor (Ald…

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War Declared By Chinese Govt SHANGHAI

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 1

According to a message from Nanking late last night, it is reported that the National Government has decided upon the…

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War To Be Declared by Chinese Government Shanghai

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

According to a message from Nanking late to-night it is reported that the National Government has decided upon the…

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The War Clouds

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 2

Unofficial reports from Shanghai stated that China had decided formally to declare war on Japan. Later reports said that Nanking…

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China Declares War on Japan Momentous Decision

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

China has decided to declare war on Japan. The momentous decision was taken by the Central Kuomintang, to which…

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