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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

2,667 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 134

Wounded Mate Carried 3 Miles Casino

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

When Joe Clifford was wounded in the right hap at Paddy's Flat yesterday his mate had to carry him three miles on an improved stretcher. The…

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Constable Wounded While Making Arrest. Man Escapes in Scrub. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 10

While arresting Joseph McFarlane, 38 years, a trapper, at his camp at Whitfield to-day, Constable Hutchinson was shot in the left thigh…

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Brian Aherne Was War Ace

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 2

Brian Aherne, who appears in ''The W. Plan,'' which is coming soon to the Roxy Theatre, was a war ace, and he dud some of the epic air work of Great…

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"War Debt-- Make It Easier"

The Labor Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

THERE appears to be some significance in the paragraph headed, "War Debt. Make it Easier," in the "Sun," of February 11, which may not…

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Shows in Sydney "Dawn Patrol" Is Achievement of War in Air

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 7

"THE Dawn Patrol." a First National picture now being screened at the Roxy Theatre, is a magnificent achievement. Exceptionally well produced and most [?] acted, it literally brings to the audience all the thrills and horrors…

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War Hawk Six Guns -- 194 M.P.H. Dread Swoop London

The Sun · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

A soaring terror of the skies has just been tested successfully for the Royal Air Force. It can fight at hitherto unheard of…

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To Assist T.b. Sailors and Soldiers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

In view of the large number of eases of acute distress amongst T.B sailors and soldiers is this State, the Attorney-General has granted permission for the…

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Art Union To Assist the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

In view of die large number of cases of acute distress amongst T.B. sailors and soldiers in this State, the Attorney-General has granted permission for the T.B. Sailors…

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Amounts to Treason and Sedition Bavin's Plan Counting on the Soldiers Pensions to Lose

The Labor Daily · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

"The ugly head of Fascism is attempting to rear itself in Australia, out of a nest of leagues constitutional clubs, societies and…

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Crimean War Veteran's Flight. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 5

Mr. W. J. Bartlett, a Crimean War veteran aged 90, enloved his first aeroplane flight to-day Mr. Bartlett said that the flight was thrilling and that he had thoroughly enjoyed…

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War Campaign Soviet Pretensions France, Scarecrow (Published in "The Times") LONDON

The Sun · Tuesday 24 February 1931 · page 3

In celebration of the thirteenth anniversary of the Red Army, also in prolongation of the militarist agitation…

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Anzac Memorial, Sydney

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 9

It is anticipated that a tender will be let early next week for the erection of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. The names of Messrs. Kell & Rigby have been whispered…

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Short Story the Return of the Wounded Soldier

The Australian Worker · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 4

THE son of Widow Bertrand had come back. He had remained such a long time in one hospital after another that it seemed as if he enjoyed himself there…

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War Debt Misstatements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 15

Mr. David A. S. Campbell writes:- Sir,—Both Mr. Beasley and Mr. Lang have made misleading statements in regard to Australia's war debt overeas, particularly when…

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Tax on War Pensions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 1

By its wages tax, the Lang Government is the only government to interfere with war and other pensions,…

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War Service Homes. Soldiers Allege Injustices. £1200 Farm Sold for £40. CESSNOCK

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 14

Cessnock returned soldiers decided last night to invite the Minister for Markets (Mr. Parker Moloney) to Cessnock to discuss what they regard as glaring injustices in the…

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War Debts. Mr. Courtenay's Speech

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 14

"The repudiationists seek not only to place Australia outside the British Commonwealth of Nations by a sneaking quibble about the comparatively small amount of war debt…

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A Correction. Mr. Beasley and War Debts

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 12

As it is part of my business to follow the course of the settlement of war debts, I desire to warn the electors of East Sydney against accepting as true the confused…

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Six-gun 'Plane Australian Ace Gave Idea in War" Time London

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 7

THE famous Australian daredevil, Captain Jerry Pentland, was one of the originators of the idea of the R.A.F.'s…

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Aid Limbless Soldiers

Evening News · Wednesday 25 February 1931 · page 8

Mrs. A. H. Moverly, Mayoress of Rand wick, presided at a meeting at the Oceanic Hotel to arrange a dance and bridge party, to be held at the…

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