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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

4,094 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 205

The Moving Picture Show The Onion War

The Sun · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 18

"Ullo! Now the fat's in the fire," Weary Willie growled. "I see they got a war started in Victoria over onions, Count. Scrappin' like…

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Letters Second Boer War. to This Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 5

Sir,—I thin[?] the statement of "Q.M.I." in reference to my letter dealing with the Boer War, as published in the "Herald" of the 10th inst., is somewhat a[?]erlance with actual…

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Catching 'Em Young John Bromwich In Lawn Tennis After-War General Of Youngsters Amazing Us

Referee · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 14

JOHN BROMWICH, the unorthodox lawn tennis boy, who defeated E. Maier 6-2, 7-5 and V. G. Kirby 6-0, 6-2 on Saturday, and R. J. Malcolm 5-7,…

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Sailing War in N.S. Wales Reaches Interesting Stage S.F.S. Threatens Expulsion To Those Behind the New League

Referee · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 11

IMPORTANT developments in the 18ft sailing war in New South Wales are expected to take place within the next few weeks, now that the Sydney Flying Squadron has carried a resolution at the instigation of Mr. Gwynne Sands, which provides that any official, which includes…

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"Join Legion" Secretary's Appeal to Imperial Soldiers View Towards R.S.L.

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 3

Reasons why ex-Imperial soldiers should join the British Ex-Service Legion rather than tile Returned Soldiers' League were given by the secretary…

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Mourned As Dead. Soldier Who Lost Memory. Recovery After 19 Years. London, Jan. 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 11

Letters now en toute to New Zealand it is hoped, will fully restore the memory of Mr. Percy Roberts, whose mother, aged 80, has been mourning him as dead for 19 years…

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T.b. Sailors and Soldiers Seeking Bus Passes

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 7

A request that the use of tramway passes to T.B. sailors and soldiers should be extended to Government- owned buses, was made by a…

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To Test Govt's Returned Soldier Preference Lottery Ban Exemption Motion by Branch of R. S. & S. I. L Will Seek Right To Conduct Shares DEPUTATION

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 January 1935 · page 7

THE Stevena Government 13 to be tested on its attitude to returned soldier preference by a move initiated by one of the…

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Welcome Home To Mrs. Moroney

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 2

SYDNEY.—The women’s committee of the movement against war and Fascism are working hard to make the welcome home to their…

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P.m.g.'s Returned Men

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 5

At the annual general meeting of the Postmaster-General's Department sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. the following officers were elected…

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An Anzac at Agincourt

The Land · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 18

On Saturday night, January 26, 3LO, Melbourne, relaying to all national stations at 9.10 p.m., will release a delightful Australian play, "An Anzac at…

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Missionary's Death Wounded by New Guinea Natives Canberra

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 7

Seriously wounded on January 8 by natives while attempting to establish a missionary station in the Mount Hagen district of…

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Boy Onlooker Wounded Fight to Possess a Rifle Men Involved In Struggle Two Shots

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 1

IN a desperate struggle between two men for possession of a rifle at a shooting gallery at Liverpool last night, two shots were…

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Second Boer War. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 5

Sir,—The [?]atements of "Q.M.I." ("Herald," 17/1/1935) [?] as incorrect as was [?]hat of "Ex-Trooper, 1st Australian Bushmen." "Q.M.T." infers that the first contingents from…

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Hard Cases Ex-soldiers' Families Need Help

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 January 1935 · page 11

In soliciting support for the Furlough House Art Union, to raise funds to increase accommodation, the A.I.F. Wives and Children's Holiday…

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Anzac Shrine to Re-open

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 1

THE Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, which has been closed ever since the official opening ceremony by Prince Henry, will…

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Anzac Day Free Rail Travel

The Sun · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 4

The organisation of sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League is likely to be utilised by the Government in deciding the eligibility of…

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War Museum's Last Days

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 11

Those wishing to visit the War Museum should do so this week-end and on Monday, as it closes on January 31 for removal to Canberra…

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War In Deathly Silence

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 5

WILL battles of the future be fought in a sinister hush, broken only by an occasional muffled…

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War Museum. Closing Next Week

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 January 1935 · page 16

The public of Sydney will have its last opportunity of inspecting the Australian War Museum at Prince Albert Park during the week-end and the succeeding few days…

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