The Battle Axe Once Was a Weapon of War, But New a Symbol
According to history, battle axes were at one time effective weapons with which to wage war. In modern warfare, hoy ever, they would offer…
Continued on Trove, page 34 →Sydney · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1934
3,278 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 164
Farm Debts Discussed Before Royal Commission Stdney Inquiry Ended This Week Soldier Settlers Relief Urged by Debt Reduction COMM'N & Voluntary Action by Creditors
THE Royal Commission on the Wheat Industry concluded its Sydney hearing on Wednesday of this week…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldier Away 19 Years Arrivals by the Orsova
Probably the last Australian to return from the war, Mr. E. R. Dorrington, arrived yesterday from London by the Orient liner…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →C.P. War on the Nats. Is Extended Effort Made To Withdraw Support From Vic. Govt. Sequel To Page's Slashing Attack Will Never Win Seats, Is Charge Bitter Debate DAYLESFORD (Vic.)
THE slashing attacks upon the Lyons Nationalist Government by Dr. Earle Page, leader of the Federal Country Party, on the two preceding days had its sequel to-day at the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Memorial. Progress of Appeal
Subscriptions amounting to £2708 have been received since February 28 towards the £15,000 required to complete the Anzac Memorial. The organising committee has expressed regret…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Anzac Day Special Envelope Issue
The decision of the Postal Department to issue a special envelope for telegrams despatched with Anzac Day greetings has prompted several…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Graves Official
MR. F. R. DORRINGTON. Mr. Dorrington of the Imperial War Graves Commission arrived in Sydney by the Orsova…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →War Relic Collection
IT is well known that the War Museum has the largest collection of war relics in the Commonwealth, but few are aware that the largest private…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →War Fears Chances In Far East
In a few days, Mr. Latham will leave Australia on the Commonwealth's first official mission to China, Japan, and other Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Some Books of Moment Servian "Black Hand" Starting War
"THEY CALL IT PATRIOTISM" by Bruno Brehm, published by Geofrey Bless 373 pp. TRANSLATED from the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fashions Set by Soldiers
The fashion of adorning the sleeves of our coats with buttons originated, it is said, with the French army. The French soldiers were in the habit of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Vital Need" Care of Former Soldiers
"We wish to tender our grateful thanks for your ventilation of the sad case of R. Graham, of the 9th Battalion, who was refused admission…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Jardine Stayed At Last By The Monster He Created a Death by the Roadside And a Letter Of Thanks Soldier Who Joined the Big Battalion
IN a paragraph headed "By the Roadside," which appeared on January 27, "Smith's" told of the death on the Whakapuni Hill, near…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Is Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Act a Dead Letter? Randwick Council and Diggers Engineer's Job Raises Storm
ARE the provisions of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Act a dead letter? Is that section of the Local Government Act which specifically provides for preference to returned men, "all…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ulm Offers Aid Anzac Memorial Funds
IN an official statement yesterday, Mr L. A. Robb, C.M.C. Hon. Organiser of the Anzac Memorial Appeal, revealed that Flight-L[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Flying Tour To Boost Anzac Appeal
To further the Anzac Memorial Appeal, Mr. L. A. Robb, honorary organiser, will make two country tours in the 'plane…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Astrologists Predict New Great War Paris
TWO remarkable astrological predictions have drawn attention to the occult science throughout Europe. "Le Temps"…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Suicide of V.c. and Late Toll of War
Should the Repatriation Commission accept the death of Capt. Hugo Throssell, V.C., as "arising from his…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Empire's Defence Vital Debate in House No Immediate War Risk London
THERE will be a special debate in the House of Commons next Wednesday on Empire Defence about which the majority…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Book Reviews and Music Notes a Great Soldier Eugene Of Savoy
THE story of Prince Eugene, son of the Comte de Soissons and Olympia, niece of Cardinal Mazarin, is an enthralling…
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