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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

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Shocking Vandalism Medals Stolen Unknown Soldier Souvenirs WASHINGTON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 26 March 1934 · page 1
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Vandals stole from a glass case at the Arlington Military Cemetery the medals bestowed by Governments of the would and patriotic societies…

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War Debts Payment Suspension Is Likely Australia's Due Mr. Bruce's View Big Interest Saving by Moratorium Extensions Canberra

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 27 March 1934 · page 1

There is general agreement at Canberra with the contention of Mr Bruce, the High Commissioner in London who has just returned…

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Bread War Two Loaves for Threepence at Concord. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 28 March 1934 · page 1

A bread war was in full swing in Concord this morning and at four shops two loaves were offered for threepence. The price cutting began last Saturday…

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Does Not Want War Says High German Official London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 4

The Germans do not want colonies and they do not want war. They only want Germany, said Dr. Karl Borner, a high Nazi official, when…

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Soldier As Governor Distinguished Career

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 5

Major General Winston Dugan has been appointed by the King to be Governor of South Australia, in succession to Sir Alexander Hore…

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Soldiers' Hall Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 31 March 1934 · page 5

A weatherboard building, known as the Soldiers' Memorial Hall at Griffith was destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning. The building was…

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German Colonies Not Wanted, Says Nazi Official Opposed to War London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 1

"Germans do not want colonies and they do not want war, they only want Germany," said Dr. Karl Borner, a high Nazi official, on leaving for…

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Navy Praised Rear-admiral Ford Arrives Thinks War Must Come Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 April 1934 · page 2

Four British naval officers arrived by the Blue Funned liner Anchises yesterday to serve for two years in the Australian Navy. They are…

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Coolamon Returned Solders Anzac Day Arrangements

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 2

Not [?] the rain there was a [?] attendance at the monthly meeting of the Coolamon sub branch of the R.R and S.L.L meeting on Wed…

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Rear-admiral Ford Arrives Thinks War Must Come

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1934 · page 8

Four British naval officers arrived in Melbourne by the Blue Funnel liner Anchises on Tuesday to serve for two years in the Australian Navy…

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War Histories COST £92,365

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 7 April 1934 · page 9

The expenditure on Australia's war histories to June 30 last was £95,365, it is shown in the annual report of the Commonwealth…

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Civil War in Austria

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1934 · page 3

This Austrian tragedy has increased the instability of Central Europe. Whatever happens in a country so centrally situated must have…

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Anzac Day Arrangements

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

The local diggers have arrangements well in hand preparatory to Anzac Day (Wednesday, 25th inst). A commemoration service will be…

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Anzac Memorial (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 2

Sir: I have been requested to make an appeal to our citizens to assist in defraying the cost of completing the Anzac Memorial In Hyde Park,…

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An "All-in Fight" at the Hotel Hydro Ex Pugilist Wounded

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 10 April 1934 · page 1

An "all-in" fight in the kitchen of the Hydro hotel between an ex prize fighter, and a chef, in which a poker and carving knife were used with…

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Town Council Sports on Anzac Day Tin Hare Debate

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 April 1934 · page 4

Ald. F. R. Dickson (Mayor), J. Brady, L. Conkey, A. Elphick, R. Gibson, D. Maxwell, F. Mitchell, and R. Barr attended the ordinary meeting…

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Anzac Day Order of Celebrations

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 5

The committee of the above met last night to arrange an attractive programme for Anzac Day. It is the hope of the committee that the…

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Appointment of Local Health Officer Queried by Returned Soldiers’ League

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 April 1934 · page 5

The local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ League wrote to the Gundagai Shire Council, complaining that in the appointment of the officer who…

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Anzac Memorial an Appeal for Donations

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 April 1934 · page 5

A letter was read at the Council meeting Tuesday night from the Anzac Memorial Appeal committee, asking for donations, and stating that…

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