"Rifts In The Clouds" "Philosophy of War"
If the world has not already, so far as some of its chief nations are concerned, arrived at the summit of insanity, it is to be hoped…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blue Mountains · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1937
64 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 4
Pensions and Soldiers Widows Katoomba Sub-branch Fights On
For some months past members of the Katoomba R.S. & S.I.L.A. (and particularly the secretary and pensions officer) have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"War Services" "Look Upon This Picture--"
Cables in the daily press recently advised us of the decease, at the ripe age of 85, of a fine old English gentleman, Sir Basil Zarahoff…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers' Annual Meeting Katoomba Sub-branch Mr. F. Juergens Re-elected President
A large number of ex-servicemen attended the annual meeting of the Katoomba Sub-Branch on Friday night. Reports covering the year's…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers and Mr. Luchetti (To the Editor)
Sir,--In your issue of Jan. 26, Mr. A. S. Luchetti, as successful sandidate in the Labor selection for Macquarie, enunciates many…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →War's Toll (To the Editor)
Sir,--Over the air and per medium of the Sydney press on Tuesday of this week we have heard much of the seriousness of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Diggers Observance of Anzac Day Headqarters Asked to Intervene in Local Court Conviction
There was a large attendance at last week's meeting of Katoomba Sub-Branch, under the chairmanship of President…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Night Manoeuvres with the Fleet First Broadcast From British War Ship
Through medium of 2FC on Monday evening next, the first broadcast from a British war ship will take place. From 8.30 till…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers (To the Editor)
Sir,--My views and attitude as a candidate for Parliamentary honours are sought by "Soldier" in a recent issue. He makes a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Power of the Soldiers' League Katoomba Sub Branch Urges Full Use to Amend Repatriation Act. Proposal to Circularise All Sub-branches in the Commonwealth
Distress cases, surrounded by many poignant circumstances, and which are outside the scope of the Repatriation Act as it is at personal constituted, are continually coming under the notice of the local sub-branch of the R.S. & S.l.L.A. Its Pension Officer uses…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →League Withdraws Support Diggers and Story of Convicted Soldier
At the meeting of Katoomba Sub-Branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. a fortnight ago, a decision was reached to ask State…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Anzac Day Notice of Motion for Next Meeting of Katoomba Sub-branch. 100 Per Cent. Soldiers' Ceremony
Katoomba ex- servicemen recently decided that they would hold this year's commemorative service in the afternoon instead…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Appeal by V.c. Soldier Settlers Depend on "Yes" Vote Thousands Involved
"An affirmative vote on the marketing referendum is of tremendous importance to returned soldiers," writes Mr. Arthur S…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers and Pension Legislation State Executive Refuses Katoomba's Request Independent Action Likely
There is danger of a tense position developing between the local sub- branch of the Returned Soldiers' League and the State Executive as a result of the latter's refusal to circularise all sub-branches in the terms of a resolution…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Diggers Pensions Broadcast Anzac Day
In the absence of the President, Digger A. Meller (Vice-President) occupied the chair, at the last fortnightly…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Information Sought by Soldier's Widow Can You Help?
The following letter was received from Mrs Sarah Pettigrew at the meeting of Katoomba Sub-'Branch R.S. & S.I.L.A., and the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers Pensions Katoomba Delegates to Meet State Executive To-morrow
A special meeting of the executive of the State Branch of the BA & S.I.L.A., has been called for tomorrow…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Club Arrangements for Service at Blackheath
The Blackheath Soldiers' Club (Legion) have finalised arrangements for the Grand United Anzac Memorial Service to be held in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers’ Pensions Mr. J. N. Lawson, M.p., Addresses Lawson Sub–branch, R.s.s.i.l.a
Addressing members of the Lawson Sub–branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A., on Monday night last, Mr. J. N. Lawson, M.P., briefly reviewed the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day Holiday Arrangements
The following arrangements will be observed on Anzac Dav (Monday, April 26) at the katoomba Post Office:—…
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