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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 164

Death of King Albert Stirs World to Grief. War-time Heroism Recalled. Prince Leopold Becomes King on Friday. LONDON, Feb. l8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 9

The tragic death of Albert, King of the Belgians, while attempting to scale a peak at Rocher de Marche des Dames, near Namur, yesterday, has thrown his subjects into deep grief. Heartfelt expressions of sympathy have been expressed by representatives of the nations…

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"Europe Is Again On Edge Of A Volcano" Austria As Crater Of Unrest Risks of War Powers May Be Involved Nazi Ultimatum London

The Sun · Tuesday 20 February 1934 · page 1

"THE Austrian situation that confronts Europe is a very grave problem. We are again on the edge of a volcano as in August, 1914," says Professor R. W. Seton-Watson, Masaryk Professor of Central…

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Memories of Anzac. Commander Stanley Returns to Sydney

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 5

The day war was declared Commander W. F. Stanley, R.N.R., who returned to Sydney by the Nestor on Monday last, after an absence of 48…

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Governor's Gift Medals Of War Veteran Replaced

The Sun · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 11

Three new medals, and three bright fresh ribbons, have been forwarded to Mr. E. D. Watson, former sergeant in the East Lancashire Regiment, under the seal of the War Office, London…

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Russia and Japan — Where the War Clouds are Gathering

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 9

When this plan has been studied in relation to the article by Professor Roberts on the opposite page, readers will be in possession of all the facts necessary to an understanding of the critical situation involving Russia and Japan. There is no need to go beyond drawing attention to it, for it "speaks for itself."…

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Survived The War To Lose His Leg In Peaceful Job Cut Off on Farm: £600 Award by Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

WOUNDED in action five times--thrice seriously--Captain Henry Arthur McGreggor, M.C., 23rd Battalion,…

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Care of Soldiers. Late Mr. W. Cope's Will

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 14

Among the bequests made by the late Mr. William Cope, solicitor and grazier (whose estate for probate amounted to £109,564 net) were the following:—£5000 upon trust to his…

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Soldiers' Night

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 8

To-morrow is to be a military night at the Lyceum, where soldiers will attend in force to see the film, "I was a Spy."…

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Brilliant Police Carnival at Showground Crowds Watch Entertaining Displays New Zealanders and Australians Compete the Holder of a Responsible Position—the Anchor Man in the Tug-of-war Championship

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 21 February 1934 · page 29

It is doubtful if Sydney ever saw a more entertaining and instructive display than at the Showground on Saturday. Specialists in all departments thrilled the vast crowd by their skill and daring, while picked police athletes from every Stale and New Zealand competed for Australasian police championships. During the day a programme of 83 events was decided. From…

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Welcome Home Dance Western Suburbs to Entertain the Kangaroos

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 14

The members of the Australian Rugby League touring team, which has reached its home shores after a successful trip to England are to be welcomed home…

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£15,000 Wanted Anzac Memorial Appeal

The Sun · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 17

The appeal to raise £15,000 to complete the Anzac Memorial in time for the unveiling by Prince George in October will be launched by the…

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War Service Homes

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 4

The management committee of the War Service Homes Purchasers' Association decided at its last meeting to urge the Federal Government to…

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War Service Homes. Real Estate Agents Seek Control

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

A deputation from the Bankstown Line Real Estate Agents' Association yesterday requested the Minister administering W[?]r Service homes (Mr. Francis) to place in the hands of…

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War Ace Drama Is Screened Powerful Picture at the Capitol Richard Dix

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

CAPITOL: "Ace of Aces" with Ric[?] Dix, Elizabeth Allan, Baiph Bei[?], Theodore Newton. "To The Last Man," with Rand[?] Scott,…

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Nitrates Pour Into Europe Japan Also Mops Up Munitions of War Vancouver

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

The sharp increase in the number of ships passing through the Panama Canal carrying-nitrate (useable in making explosives) from Chile to…

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Military Night At Lyceum Soldiers To See "I Was A Spy"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 8

To-NIGHT is to be a military night at the Ly[?]cum. Soldiers will attend in force to witness "I Was a Spy." Permission has been…

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Varied Life Accident Kills Fine Soldier

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 22 February 1934 · page 7

When Mr. Harry Edmund Shaw was killed by the collapse of a balcony at Tamworth Hospital, a varied and adventurous career was ended…

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South's Welcome Home Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 3

South Sydney District Rugby League Club will tender a welcome home ball to its representatives in the Australian team--J. Why, F. O'Connor, and F. Curran--at…

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Welcome Home to S. Syd. Kangaroos

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 10

SOUTH SYDNEY District Rugby League Club it tendering a welcome home ball c 5 on March 10, at Sargent's,…

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Policeman Wounded

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1934 · page 7

PERTH, Thursday.--Constable Symes was found to-day in the harness-room at the Mingenew Police Station, with gunshot wounds…

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