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The wars & local soldiers, 1932

3,205 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 161

The Great War. Apportionment of Blame. LONDON, Jan 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 9

The Archbishop of York (the Most Rev. W. Temple) preaching at St. Peter's Cathedral, Geneva, to a representative congregation including the German Disarmament Delegation…

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Whitewash Germany? Clergy On Blame For War Archbishop's Lead

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 6

Is it an offence to the Christian conscience to blame Germany alone for the Great War "THE Archbishop of York says…

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Random Jots War?

Referee · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 24

NO section of the community is following the Chinese-Japanese crisis with closer interest than the filers. QUESTION: Why?…

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Assault Realised Life's Ambition Wounded Taximan to Buy 1000 Fowls

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 6

If George Newton had not been kicked on the ear in a cafe on the night of November 2, 1929, 1000 hens would not. lay eggs at Hurstville…

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Financing a War. New York, Feb. 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 13

The spokesman for leading Wall-street banking interests said to-day that neither Japan nor China could obtain a loan in New York or London. New York bankers had not been…

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Received Coldly Cancellation of War Debts WASHINGTON

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 6

The revival of Great Britain's policy for a general cancellation of reparations of war debts, as stated by the British Chancellor of the…

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Big Business and War Australia's Gain in Commerce

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 5

Australia's part as the supplier of material in the event of war between Japan and China would consist principally of the…

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They All Do It Foreign Sales of 'War Planes

Referee · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 24

THERE'S nothing particularly heinous, as some papers hinted, in the sale of a Rolls Royce aero engine design to a foreign power. France to…

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Tense Geneva Scene War or Peace ? Japan's View London

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 8

Mr. Thomas, emphasised, at the Disarmament Conference to-day, the need for immediate action, declaring that the British Government felt that…

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Japan's Position in Manchuria Manchuria Bound Up with Japan's Destiny. "Not Forcing War."

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. H. Motoyama, a member of the House of Peers and the President of the "Osaka Mainichi," English edition, has written an article dealing with Japan's position in Manchuria. As you are aware, states Mr. Motoyama, Manchuria has been closely bound up with the destiny of Japan. Geographically it is, so to speak, a pistol pointed at Nippon's…

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Motoring, Motor Cycling, and Cycling Motordom's Most Deadly War Contribution— the Amphibian Tank

Referee · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 23

This extraordinary tear weapon has now a definite place in armaments. But on appearances at least it would be an awkward job in rough water…

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Answering Call to New War Australians Eager to Fight in China Adventure Calls

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 7

Many Australians, including Diggers, are keen to take part in the fighting in China. Numerous applications personal…

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Opposed to War. Public Opinion in U.S.A. New York, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 13

American public opinion to-night was principally concentrated upon the enormity of events which might result from a happening of slight relative importance if all the nations…

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Japanese Official: War Minister Decides to Send Army Division to China: "Nation Must Face Situation" Division Expected at Shanghai Japan Apprehensive Says War Minister in Communique Marines Advance 2000 Move Into Chapei After Barrage Official

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 1

Japan's War Minister, General Araki, has issued an official statement blaming the Great Powers for "non-co-operation," which, he said, necessitated the despatch of troops, and an extension of the…

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To Pay £231 Ex-Soldier's 9-Year Obligation

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 13

Convicted of having made false statements to Repatriation officers, Frank Thomas Hatchman, art incapacitated returned soldier, of…

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Lure of East For Soldiers Of Fortune China Calling!

The Sun · Wednesday 3 February 1932 · page 15

For years past the East has been the favorite hunting ground of the 'Soldier of Fortune…

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No Chances Taxi-Drivers and Wounded Man

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 4

Shot in the leg during a brawl outside the Communist Hall last night, Jack Egan, 22, a professional boxer, was refused transport to Sydney…

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Alleged Feud. Banana Grower Wounded. Tweed Heads

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 9

James Thorpe, 35, a banana grower, was wounded to a shooting affray, alleged to be the result of a feud, at Bingham Point, six miles from Tweed Heads, this evening…

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War Souvenir But It Wasn't Licensed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 13

"I plead guilty and innocent. I didn't know you had to have a war souvenir registered." Henry Thomas, Marson put it thus at…

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Into Line Britain--u.s. War Fear Washington

The Sun · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 2

THOUGH disinclined to place confidence in Japan's pacific assurances, official circles here display…

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