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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

3,610 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 181

Accident Theory Young Man Found Wounded in His Home

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 5

PERTH, Friday.--It is thought that William Morris Edwards, 21, who was found wounded in the dining-room of his home at York yesterday, was shot…

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Rifle Shooting "C" Series Again Attractive Prizes at Anzac Range To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 3

For the first time in years the Metropolitan District Rifle Clubs' Union will reintroduce the "C" series at its annual "B" series prize meeting, which will be held at…

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War on Evil Spirits. Malacca's Ancient Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 13

It is only once in a decade that Malacca, the second oldest European settlement in the Far East, forgets the old-world dignity with which its rich historical associations have…

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Tim Tyler's Luck Soldiers in Hiding

The Sun · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 8

Tim Tyler's adventures will be continued in "The Sun" on Monday…

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No Barrows in George St. Is Affirmed Bruxner Rebuffs Deputation EX-SOLDIERS

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 5

DESPITE the pleas of a strong deputation led by Mr. J. C. Ross, M.L.A. (U.A.P., Kogarah) and representative of returnee soldiers and…

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Ex-soldier Has to Have Noise

The Labor Daily · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 4

"HE is a returned soldier, and says that as a result of war injuries he cannot live in a house. He must…

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Gossip Everywhere Bush Boy's Pluck -- One Up On Zane Grey -- Twenty Wickets In One Match -- Quaint Meeting Of Boer War Veterans -- Boat Built For 28 Shillings Bush Surgery

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 13

JACK PARSONS, 16-year-old boy, of Running Creek (Q.), shot himself in the leg while stalking a dingo on the farm where he was working. He…

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Readers Have Their Say Camps For Returned Men

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 24

IN a recent issue of the Press, a statement appeared wherein Dr. Alcorn, president of the Moss Vale Sub-Branch of the R.S. & S.I.L.,…

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Two Wounded Back and Wrist Injuries

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 1

Paddington, and Helen James (47) were taken by Central District Ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital last night and treated for wounds, the…

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Who Makes War?

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 18

TALK of war, and the feverish spending of hundreds of millions on armaments, is causing world-wide uneasiness…

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Power Behind Nations That Create War

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 18

ARTIST FINEY'S IMPRESSION OF THE MUNITION MAKERS…

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Poison Pact for Viennese Rose Queen Why Beauty Took Her Own Life Conscience-Stricken When Lover Was Wounded Double Love Tragedy Vienna

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 14

A POISON pact, resulting in the death of Marie Undorfer, the city's beautiful "Rose Queen," and of Anton Schmitt, a veterinary student, has deeply shocked Vienna…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 12

THE annual election of officers of the Postmaster-General's Department sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League resulted: President, R. G. Swan; vice-presidents. J…

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Poor Food for Soldiers Sapping Morale, Is Claim London

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 1

THE Paris correspondent of the "Daily Herald" says that French East African wireless stations…

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War with 'Peace' Bonnets On

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 4

Sir, -- What a world of turmoil where peace and tranquillity should prevail! On every hand, even here in Australia, feverish preparation for…

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Abyssinian War. Marshal's Message Intercepted. Wreless Stations' Claim. London, Feb. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 10

The Paris correspondent of the "Daily Herald" states that French East African wireless stations claim to have picked up and decoded private messages from Marshal…

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The Week's Best Books World War May Blaze From Abyssinian Spark

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 6

"NEVER turn back" is a favorite maxim of Mussolini's. According to Boake Carter, a well-known American war…

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Almost Civil War in Spain Two Killed, Ten Others Shot Wild Scenes on Polling Day Madrid

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 8

UNDER military precautions, resembling a state of civil war, Spain is conducting polling…

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Italy Claims Victory in Big Battle Huge Losses Fortress Caverns Stormed Heroic Defence Peril Of Main Army War in Hail and Rain Rome

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 1

IN what is officially described as the Battle of Enderta, Marshal Badoglio has reported having achieved a big victory south of Makalle, over an Abyssinian army estimated at 80,000, of whom 20,000 were put…

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Welcome Home to the All Blacks Wellington (N.z.)

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 8

Looking exceptionally fit, the All Blacks arrived at Auckland by the Aorangi to-day. They were greeted by Rugby Union officials and…

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