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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

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Germany Reoccupies Rhineland Zone Treaty Flouted When Troops March into Cologne No Intimation to Powers Before Action "God of War Has Not Laid Down His Armor," Says Hitler LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 March 1936 · page 1

German troops marched into the demilitarised Rhineland zone at Cologne this morning, thereby flouting the Versailles Treaty. The diplomatic representative of the Locarno Powers has been informed that the…

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£27,000 Claimed From State Government Boer War Fund Residue Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 6

In an endeavor to obtain assistance for a number of Boer War veterans, the South African Soldiers' Association of N.S.W. has lodged a claim with…

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The Latest ("The Daily Advertiser" Office, 2 a.m.) No Truce! Denial in Rome War Still on London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 10 March 1936 · page 4

Editions of Italian newspapers were actually printed carrying full accounts of the truce; but they were suddenly banned by the Government, and only a…

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Anzac Day Sports

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 2

The in[?] meeting of the Anzac Day sports committee was held at Mr. W. Sch[?] office on Tuesday. Mr. W. Flanigan was in the chair…

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Riots in Spain 11 KILLED; 84 Wounded Convents and Schools Burned Madrid

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

Riots in various towns resulted in 11 being killed and 24 wounded. Troops are preserving order at Cadiz after the week-end rioting, in which the…

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U.S. Money Markets Shaken by European Events War Debt Failure Blamed New York

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

The financial editor of the "New York Times" states that anxiety over the warlike course of events in Europe shook the financial markets to-day…

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French Fortifications Extreme Youth of German Soldiers Paris

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 March 1936 · page 1

Specially trained French troops are now taking up positions in the formidable Maginot line of fortifications. The Ministry for War emphasises, however,…

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WAR! Will It Come?

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 8

The menace of war arising from Germany’s military occupation of the de-militarised Rhineland in defiance of the Locarno Pact and Versailles…

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Diggers' Limerick for the Aid of T.B. Sailors and Soldiers

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 2

In connection with the Diggers' Leap Year Balls and Dances which are being organised for the relief of the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers in this…

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T. B. Soldiers Diggers' Leap Year Ball

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1936 · page 6

On Thursday, 21st May next the Diggers' Leap Year Ball, which is under the patronage of the Governor-General, Lord Gowrie and Lady…

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The European Situation War Clouds Gathering

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

The menace of war arising from Germany's military occupation at the de-militarised Rhineland in defiance of the Locarno Pact and Versailles…

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Abyssinia British Missionaries Wounded Bombing of Debra Markos Australian in Vicinity? Addis Ababa

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 1

Five civilians were killed and nine others wounded, two British missionaries were wounded, and 28 houses were burned and many sheep destroyed…

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Nothing Short of War Will Stop Olympic Games LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 1

In view of the Australian doubts regarding the European situation Justifying participation in the Olympiad, following the European reactions, the…

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Last Post Fund Discussion at Soldiers' Meeting

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

A gloomy subject came up for consideration at the annual meeting of the Leeton Returned Soldiers' Association on Friday last, when Mr…

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Preference to Soldiers Described As Unjust

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 2

PROTESTING that the Preference to Returned Soldiers Act was an injustice upon the young generation of Australia…

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Returned Soldiers' Preference a Move for Amendment

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 3

At Tuesday's meeting of the Tumut Shire Council a circular Seller was received from the Local Government Association of Officers, Paddington…

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Official Functions Water Supply and Soldiers' Hall

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 9

Although the great Back to Tumbarumba rally opened on Sunday according to programme, the first official…

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Soldiers' Hail

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 13 March 1936 · page 9

Following an impressive yet simple ceremony at tho Honor Board in Bridge street, when returned soldiers lined up in front of the board Bud…

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Europe Very Near To War Prevented by Harrow Margin London, March 12

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 14 March 1936 · page 3

Apparently the reoccuation of the Rhineland zone by German troops last Saturday brought Europe nearer to war than was recognised at the…

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Anzac Day Sports

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 17 March 1936 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above sports was held at Mr. W. Shoer's last night for the purpose of drawing up the programme. Mr. S. Thompson…

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