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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

827 stories in Riverina's papers · page 30 of 42

King's Message Visit to Anzac Graves Best Wishes to Survivors CANBERRA

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

The Governor.-General (Lord Gowrie) received the following radio message from His Majesty, King Edward:…

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War Zone Rebels Advance on San Sebastian Grim Stories of Executions by Loyalists London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 1

The Spanish rebels are now making a determined advance upon San Sebastian, which is to-day a tragic contrast to the gay city of ten days…

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Soldiers' Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 8 September 1936 · page 2

A special lecture by Dr. Jolley on "How We Live," will be given at the Soldiers' meeting, in the Glidenway on Friday next…

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"World War" Feared by U.S.A. WASHINGTON

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 1

"THE United States Government fears that another world war is impending," declared the Secretary of State (Senator Hull)…

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World War Feared by U.S.A. Senator Hull's Declaration "Fabric of Peace Worn Perilously Thin" Washington

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 4

"The United Stales Government fears that another world war is impending," declared the Secretary of State (Senator Hull) addressing…

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Tumbarumba Soldiers' Ball

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 9 September 1936 · page 3

The opening ball of the Tumbarumba R.S.S.I.L.A. will be held next Wednesday night, and will be officially opened at 9.30 by Mr. Mair, M.L.A. The…

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Wounded Between Shoulders Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 1

Ernest Gridley, 36, a resident of Redfern, was taken to Sydney Hospital last night with a deep wound between the shoulder blades. He told…

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Mutiny in Port[?] 2 War[?]

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

IT is re[?] that [?] has been [?] the troops are being co[?] to barracks as…

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World War Feared By U.S.A. Senator Hull’s Declaration ”Fabric of Peace Worn Perilously Thin"

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

"The United States Government fears that another world war is impending,” declared the Secretary of the Sate (Senator Hull) addressing…

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Man Wounded Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

James Golding, aged 67 years, of Riley-street, Surry Hills, was admitted to hospital early this morning suffering from a wound in the head…

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Press Comment "War Mentality Fostered" London

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

"Germany is being educated to believe that the possession of colonial territory is essential to her economic survival and honor as a great State,"…

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Spanish Civil War May be Nearing End LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

For the second successive day there has been no fighting at San Sebastian, although the town is how encircled by Rebels. This lull strengthens the…

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Spanish Civil War Truce Reported at San Sebastian Loyalist Victories on Other Fronts Huesca Captured LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 4

The special correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" at Hendaye (France) understands that an unofficial armistice has been called…

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Anzac Observance Uniformity Preferred Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 6

Delegates to the conference of the Returned Soldiers' League decided to ask the Federal congress to declare for the whole of the Commonwealth a…

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Spanish Civil War No Fighting in North Is War Nearing End? Rebels Approaching Madrid LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 5

For the second successive day there has been no fighting in San Sebastian, although the town is now encircled by the Spanish rebels. This lull…

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To Help Sick Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 8

There are still many sick and incapacitated soldiers being well cared for in Red Cross Society homes in New South Wales, and their happiness…

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Europe's Danger German Leader's Attack on Russia Soviet Bitterness' Incident" Might Provoke War

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

The latest inflammatory attacks on Russia by Nazi leaders are viewed with considerable alarm in Europe…

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Europe's Danger German Leader's Attack on Russia Soviet Bitterness "Incident" Might Provoke War LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

The latest inflammatory attacks on Russia by Nazi leaders are viewed with considerable alarm in Europe…

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Prayers for Peace Ex-soldiers at Lourdes Lourdes

Daily Advertiser · Monday 14 September 1936 · page 1

Less than 30 miles from the warracked Spain, 150,000 ex-soldiers, including delegations from England, Fiance, Germany, Italy and Canada…

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Cowabbie West Latest "War" News

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1936 · page 3

Another "push forward" was made by "Haile Sellassle" troops on Friday last, when they held a euchre party and dance in the Cowabble West…

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