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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

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War Anniversary Marked by Outbursts of Opposition

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 1

The anniversary of the outbreak of war on August 4, 1914 was marked at the week end by public atteranees in condemuation of war and…

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Spark to Africa Should Abyssinia Win War Montreal

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 1

"Every white wan in Africa hopes that Italy wins if war comes," stated Mr. A. R. Thompson, memher of Parliament in Southern Rhodesia. "The…

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Europe Through Australian Eyes Beauties of Hungary and Italy War Clouds Italy Alleges Vacillating Policy by Britain

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 6

Miss Alpen, as she indicated in her previous letter, is now on holiday, but nevertheless she finds time to wield a facile pen in the interests of readers of "The Daily Advertiser." Her letters from European holiday resorts…

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Graves of Soldiers Illustrated Lecture by Mr. Robb, State President R.S. and S. I L. of A.

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 6

Mr. L. A. Robb, C.M.G., State President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia, visited Hillston on Sunday last…

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Soldiers' Hall

Tumbarumba Times · Thursday 8 August 1935 · page 3

The trustees of the proposed soldiers' memorial hall have received final approval of the project from the project from the departments concerned and the…

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Welcome Home to Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Hubbard

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 6

On Wednesday evening of last week quite 100 folk—neigh[?] and district residents—travelled (although the night was anything but pleasant, and…

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Removal of Gun Alderman Collins' Remarks Resented by Returned Soldiers Reply by Wagga Sub-branch

Daily Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 5

At the meeting of the Wagga Municipal Council last night, a letter was received from the secretary of the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned…

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ABYSSINIA War Still In The Air

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 4

An official report from Professor Jeze, the Frenchman who is assisting in the presentation of the Abyssinian case at Geneva, has caused a…

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War Inevitable British Precautions Advises Women to Leave Addis Ababa, Aug. 9

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 1

The British Legation has advised British residents to evacuate their womenfolk and children from Abyssinia when convenient as a…

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Abyssinian View War Inevitable British Residents Advised to Leave Italian Preparations Addis Ababa

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 10 August 1935 · page 4

The British Legation hag advised British residents to send their women and children from Abyssinia when convenient as a…

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Whitton Returned Soldiers' League

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Whitton of sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League was held on Saturday evening. The President (Mr.R…

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Soldiers' Memorial for Tumut Public Meeting Poorly Attended

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 13 August 1935 · page 4

The public meeting which was held in the shire chambers on Friday night last to discuss ways and means of raising funds to erect a suitable Soldiers' Memorial in Tumut was not attended by the enthusiastic band expected, the majority being those who had taken the…

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H.m.a.s. Anzac Sold to Shipbreakers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 7

This week H.M.A.S. Anzac, the Conner torpedo boat destroyer and flotilla leader, will make her last voyage, when she will be towed from an…

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Assassination in Japan Military Director Slain Assailant Arrested Would-be Rescuer Seriously Wounded TOKIO

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 1

The assassination of Major-General Nagata, Director of Military Affairs, by an army lieutenant, has followed recent wholesale changes in the army…

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Four Killed Laden Motor Bus Strikes Marching Soldiers. Prague

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 August 1935 · page 1

A motor bus laden with holiday makers crashed into the rear of a column of Legionaires returning from a meeting to commemorate comrades…

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Assassin's Name Reveled By Japanese War Office Was Given "Irishman's Rise" Tokio

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 1

The War Office has revealed that the assassin of Major-General Nagata, Director of Military Affairs, was Lieutenant-Colonel Aizawa, aged 46…

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"Roman Holiday" Lord [?]Nowden's Strong Comment All the Elements of a World War London

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 1

"Abyssinia is to be left practically defenceless, to be butchered to make a Roman holiday," declared Viscount Snowden in 9, letter to "The Time."…

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Will Britain Be Involved in War? Sensational Statement Splitting Up of Colonies Suggested "Haves and Havenots" Serious Complications of the Abyssinian Italian Dispute LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 August 1935 · page 1

The diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," writing from Paris, says: "The most momentous conference since the Peace Conference at Versailles is likely to open quietly and proceed at a leisurely tempo. It is…

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Returned Soldiers Social Enjoyable Function

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 16 August 1935 · page 2

About 36 members attended the Returned Soldiers Smoke Social at the Glideaway on Wednesday night when an enjoyable time was spent. Mr. K…

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In the Event of War

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 19 August 1935 · page 3

Casino sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association is submitting a resolution to the Diggers' annual conference that has much to recommend…

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