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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Ms It War?" a Pacifist Viewpoint on British Government's Armament Programme

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 7

The editor of the "Glasgow Weekly Herald' asked three notable Scotsmen recently their views on the British Government's huge armament…

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Addis Ababa Occupied by Italians "War Finished, and Peace Re-established" LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1936 · page 1

The Italians occupied Addis Ababa late this afternoon. In Italy the wildest evidences of rejoicing were witnessed when the news…

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Praying Will Not Stop War Former Gundagai Resident Hits Out Teach the Children to Shoot Straight

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 2

The world right through recognised the law of the jungle, tooth and claw. He respected religion and all creeds, but was…

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Returned Soldiers' Preference Act Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Board

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 2

Mr. C. C. Turner, Riverina Councillor, has forwarded us the following circular sent from head office of the League to all branches:—…

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Italy Celebrates Ending of Abyssinian War Great Rejoicing in Rome Mussolini Addresses Crowd From Balcony "Ethiopia Is Now and Forever Italian" Ready to Defend Victory "With Intrepid Determination" LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 May 1936 · page 1

The Italians occupied Addis Ababa late this afternoon. In Italy the wildest scenes of rejoicing were evident when the news was received. Announcing the victory in a broadcast address to-night, Signor Mussolini…

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H.M.A.S. Anzac Sunk by Gunfire Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1936 · page 7

H.M.A.S. Anzac was sunk by gunfire from H.M.A.S. Canberra and H.M.A.S. Stuart about 20 miles off Sydney Heads to-day. The first salvo…

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War and Fascism Wagga Branch Meets

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 13

At the meeting of the Wagga branch of the above movement against War and Fascism held on Friday last, an informative address [?]…

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Bishop Burgmann's View War Certain Unless Nations Get Justice

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 May 1936 · page 3

"War is as inevitable as sunrise to-morrow morning, unless justice is done to nations like Italy, Germany, and Japan," said Bishop…

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Bishop Burgmann’s View War Certain Unless Nations Get Justice

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 May 1936 · page 2

“War is inevitable as sunrise to-morrow morning, unless justice is done to nations like Italy, Germany, and Japan,” said…

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Battlefields and War Memorials Pilgrimage The Coronation Year Tour Under the Auspices of the Melbourne Branch R.S.S.I.L.A.

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 12 May 1936 · page 3

A battlefields and war memorials pilgrimage has been organised by the Melbourne sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League' to tour…

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Death of Noted War Leader Lord Allenby LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 15 May 1936 · page 1

The death is announced of Field-Marshal Lord Allenby, aged 75, who was associated with the A.I.F. in the Great War as their leader in some of…

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War Danger "Perilously Near" Italy and Britain Grave Message from Rome Abyssinia Now Question of Crown Rights LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 6

The Rome correspondent of the "Morning Post" declares that if Britain 'wishes to continue a policy which aims to secure a…

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No Soldiers' Hall for Italian Celebration Perth

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 May 1936 · page 2

The Italian community booked t Anzac House for a celebration of the Abyssinian victory to-night, but in view of a public outcry, the…

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Not Prepared for War

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 3

"To me the most interesting, impressive thing in the world to-day is 3000 miles of frontier without a fort, a soldier, or a gun. Such is…

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War Danger “Periously Near” Italy and Britain Abyssinia Now Question of Crown Rights

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 1

The Rome correspondent of the “Morning Post” declares that if Britain wishes to continue a policy which aims to secure a…

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Communists Civil War Fear in Spain Alliance of Labor Forces Anxiety Felt in France LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 1

WITH Spain moving towards Communism, and France in the bands of the parties of the Left, Europe's troubles have taken a new turn…

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Communist Activity Increases in Europe Civil War Fear in Spain Alliance of Labor Forces Anxiety Felt in France Election Results Alarm Moderates LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 May 1936 · page 1

With Spain moving towards Communism, and France in the hands of the parties of the Left, Europe's troubles have taken a new turn. The revolutionary tide that began to flow after Red…

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T.b. Soldiers' Dance Combined Spring Flat and Blowering

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 2

A hundred couples were present at the combined Spring Flat and Blowering dance, inlaid of the T.B. Soldiers' Fund, at Spring Flat Hall on…

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Bolivian Coup D'etat Soldiers and Socialists Combine President Resigns Beunos Ayres

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 2

According to a report from Lapaz the Government of Bolivia fell to-day after a bloodless coup d'etat by a Junta composed of army officers and…

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Double Tragedy Wounded Wife Dies Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1936 · page 1

Mrs. Lillian Stewart, aged 45 years, whose husband, Allan James Stewart, yesterday committed suicide at Peakhurst, after shooting her, died this…

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