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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Britain Opposed to Cessation of Sanctions Guerilla Fighting Still Possible War Becomes Increasingly Costly to Italy Only First Phase of Conflict French Experts Urge Removal of Embargo Against Invaders LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1936 · page 1

There is still considerable pessimism regarding the possibility of a satisfactory settlement of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict, but however slender are the hopes set on the Geneva conversations, there is a disposition in British…

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Anzac Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

The usual march of returned Soldiers and combined Memorial Service will be held in Leeton, on the morning of Anzac Day. the march,…

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Anzac Day Commercation Excursion Train Arrangements

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

In this issue of the Department of Railways announces that on April 22, 23, and 24, escuerzo tickets will be issued at the local station to…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Excursion Train Arrangements

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 6

In this issue the Department of Railways announces that on April 22, 23, and 24 excursion tickets will be issued at the local station to Sydney…

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Aussie Rules First Match on Anzac Day

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 2

The Australian Rules footballers will open the season in Narandera on Anzac Day, with a match Leeton Fivebough combined v Narandera…

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Strikes in Spain Four Killed; Many Wounded Police Check Communists Madrid

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

Students of the school of mining engineers struck today as a protest against the appointment of French engineers. A general strike paralysed…

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Special Train From Yass to Arrive in Leeton on Anzac Night for Big Band Festival

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 3

BANDS from Goulburn, Yass, Young and Cootamundra will travel by special train arriving in Leeton at 6.30 p.m. on Anzac Night and will stay over night to take part in the Monster Band Carnival, to be held on the Showground on the following…

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The Latest Italy's Plan Prolong Negotiations Till Addis Ababa Falls Britain's Wish to Avoid War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 1

Opinion is growing in Paris that Signor Mussolini intends to draw out the preliminary peace negotiations until his armies reach Addis Ababa, the…

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Preference to Returned Soldiers (To the Editor)

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 April 1936 · page 6

Sir,—I have read the letter signed by number of employees at the Cooperative Cannery, Leeton, and while it is not the policy of the League to…

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Anzac Day Commemoration Excursion Train Arrangements

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 13

In this issue the Department of Railways announces that, on April 22, 23, and 24 excursion tickets will be issued at the local station to…

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Disfigurement of War Memorial

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 6

The Albury Returned Soldiers' league states that despite previous complaints, local people and visitors persist in disfiguring the face of the…

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Serious Rioting at Funerals Twenty Killed in Poland; 200 Wounded Crowds Set Fire to Shops Communists Blamed For Outbreak WARSAW

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1936 · page 1

Twenty were killed and at least 200 wounded at Lemberg to-day, following an outbreak of fierce rioting at the funeral of 200 unemployed men who were killed during the rioting last Tuesday. The police ordered that the dead men…

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Anzac Day Programme Local Commemorations

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 2

Next Saturday, April 26th, is Anzac Day, a day on which Australia remembers. Last year the spirit of Anzac Day and its significance to…

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Fears War London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

CZECHOSLOVAKIA — which the French say, is likely, with Austria, to be a victim of Herr Hitler's nex coup—is making frenzied…

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Farm Shooting Two Dead; One Wounded Tragedy Near Roma Brisbane

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Two persona were shot dead yesterday and another critically wounded On a small farm at Pickinjinnie Siding, on the main western line, about 17…

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Czechoslovakia Fears War Hurried Preparations for Defence Industries Regimented German Press Propaganda LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

Czechoslovakia — which the French say is likely, with Austria, to be a victim of Herr Hitler's next coup—is making frenzied…

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Mr. Baldwin's Dramatic Appeal to Hitler "Black Shadow Over Europe" German Dictator Can Lift It If He So Desires Horrors of Poison Gas If Used in Next War, Civilisation Would be Doomed LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1936 · page 1

"Herr Hitler, a dictator in Germany, has it in his power to-day to do more at this moment to lift that black shadow which is hanging over Europe than any other man living in Europe. He has it in his power; God grant that…

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Anzac Day

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

Next Saturday has been set apart as Anzac Day. It will be observed as a close Public Holiday, which…

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Anzac Service

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

At Lockhart Methodist Church on Sunday evening, there will be a special Anzac service, when the preacher and soloist will be Rev…

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Anzac Day March of Returned Soldiers

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 April 1936 · page 2

An appeal is issued to all returned Soldiers to attend the big march on Anzac Day, Saturday next, starting from the Memorial Hall at 10.30 a.m.,…

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