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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Serious Rising in Japan War with Russia Feared

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 5

Three members of the Japanese Ministry were murdered, and others are feared to have suffered a similar fate as a result of a military coup…

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War Zone Fight for Waterholes Addis Ababa

Daily Advertiser · Friday 28 February 1936 · page 1

In addition to the customary bombing, the Italians are now attempting to reach waterholes in the Southern Sector, despitie vigorous resistance…

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Russia's Fears War In Three Years Immense War Budget

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 6

Within three years the Russian Red Army expects to have to fight Germany, and, believing that Britain and France will also be fighting Germany…

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War Fears Russo-jap. War Threats Follow Revolt Military Leaders Apprehensive London

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

The danger of war between Japan and Russia, following the military revolt in Tokio, is emphasised by those in close touch with the…

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Bread War At Albury 4½ D a Loaf Delivered

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 3

The outbreak of another bread war at Albury has reduced the price to 4½d a loaf, whether for cash over the counter, delivered or booked. It is…

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Abyssinian War to Continue During Rainy Season Captured Doctor's Statement ROME

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 6

Marshal Badoglio reports intensive activity on the Eritrean ana Somaliland fronts. He adheres to his intention not to suspend his campaign…

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Shadow of War Short-sighted Policy of Nations Address by Dr. Angus Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 6

"Wherever one travels, one feels the shadow of the Great War. A new psychology is coming into being, causing men and women to think furiously…

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All Quiet in Tokio Soldiers Return to Barracks Leaders May Face Trial Officialdom Sympathetic Towards Rebels Influence of Extremists will be Felt in New Cabinet TOKIO

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 1

A heavy fall of snow to-day is significant of the peace which has descended on Tokio after the violent military insurrection. The regiment responsible for the uprising and assassinations has now returned to its barracks…

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Returned Soldiers Wagga Sub-branch Annual Meeting "Most Successful Year in History"

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 8

The annual general meeting of the Wagga branch of tire Returned Soldiers' League was held last night in the Soldiers' Hall. An attendance of…

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Soldiers' Graves At Albury

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 29 February 1936 · page 16

Good work has been performed by the graves sub-committee of the Albury branch of the Returned Soldiers' League. In the annual report…

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Wagga Returned Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1936 · page 4

An invitation is extended to returned soldiers by the Wagga sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to 'attend a farewell social…

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New Effort to End Italo-Abyssinian War French Ministers Proposal Meeting of Committee of Thirteen to Discuss Conciliation Possibilities British Attitude Stated by Captain Eden GENEVA

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 4 March 1936 · page 1

A final effort to bring about peace by conciliation between Italy and Abyssinia was decided upon at to-day's meeting of the League Committee of Eighteen, which met to consider the question «f the (extension of sanctions…

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Germany Expects Another War ! Ludendorff Tells How to Win

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 6

General Ludendorff — Germany’s “grand old man,” pioneer of the National-Socialist movement, military expert, who has had most to “reveal”…

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Soldiers' Preference Act Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1936 · page 7

The finance committee of the City Council decided to-day to urge that the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act he amended. Alderman Carroll said that…

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Man Seriously Wounded Woman Arrested Gosford

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 2

Frederick John Foster, aged 60 years, was badly wounded by a charge from a shotgun in a house in a lonely part of the bush this afternoon…

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Abyssinia Emperor's Declaration "War Only Just Starting" LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 1

ITALY'S Indulgence in the hope that Italic Sellassic may agree to peace negotiations within the framework of the League and in the spirit…

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Abyssinia Emperor's Declaration "War Only Just Starting" Attitude Towards Latest Peace Moves LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 March 1936 · page 1

Italy's indulgnce in the hope that Haili Sellassie may agree to peace negotiations within the framework of the League and in…

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Espionage Trial German's Activities in Great War Now Allegedly Writing Book LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 5

After the court had heard three Crown witnesses in secret to-day, Hermann Goertz, a German, who is being tried on charges of espionage in…

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Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook Farewell by Returned Soldiers

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1936 · page 10

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Westbrook, who are leaving Wagga to reside in Sydney, were farewelled last night by members of the Wagga sub-branch of the…

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The War Zone Second Bombing of British Ambulance LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 1

Reports from Addis Ababa assert that, the British Red Cross unit at Quorum was again bombed from the air on Thursday…

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