There is a marked revival of sentiment among the ex-service man in Western Australia, and sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League und unit asse-clations are displaying more interest in their affairs than ever before. The foundation on which these organisations are built is comradeship, and the old ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), Thu 17 May 1934, Page 2
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