War Service Plea Useless
When a defendant in the Tamworth Police Court asked for time to pay, and began to relate his war service, Mr. May, P.M., said:—"If you are going…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1928
1,073 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 8 of 54
Dog Heroes of World War. Honored in Cemetery
Since the World War numerous additions have -been made to the graves in the pet cemetery at Hartsdale. N.T. They mark the resting places of dogs…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Outlawing War Pan-american Resolution. Endorsed by U.S.A. Representative. Washington, Feb. 16
An Havana, message states that Mr. C. E. Hughes, ex-Secretary of State, has endorsed without qualifications, a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers' Memorial Club
Wednesday night was "Guests' night" at the Soldiers' Memorial Club and over 90 people were present. A progressive bridge…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Woman Wounded. Husband Commits Suicide)
William Henry Washbourne, aged 30 years, a mill—hand, of Selwyn, Canterbury, entered the bedroom, and pressed a double—barrelled shotgun…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Father Wounded Alleged Murderous Attack' by Son. Innisfail Case. Cairns
James O'Donnell was charged at the Innisfail Police Court yesterday with unlawfully at tempting to kill his father…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Film. German Production. London, February 9
A Berlin message states that the second part of the official German war film, which was shown yesterday. acknowledges that Germany's fate was…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →War Funds Gifts Identity of Maligned Anonymous Mous Giver
The Identity of probably the most noted anonymous contributor to war relief funds was disclosed at Forth on Wednesday for the first time…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Berlin Murder. Schoolboy Accused Post War Psychology. London, Feb. 9
A report from Berlin states that a schoolboy, named Kranz, is being tried for the murder of a boy friend. The case recalls the Leopold—Loeb…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →War Pictures. to Be Shown at Buenos Ayres. London, Feb. 18
Acceding to a special request from the Foreign Office the Government is lending seven of the most famous war pictures from the Imperial War…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Returned Soldiers
The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the Maitland branch of the Returned Sailors and Sailors' Imperial League and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Welcome Home. Government Representatives. Mr. Bruce's Message. Canberra
Replying in the Senate to-day to Senator Abbott (N.S.W.), who asked whether the Government had taken steps to welcome Mr. Bert Hinkler…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"War Service" Plea Magistrate's Remarks
"I never meant in any way to be offensive to any returned soldier," said Mr E. A. May, P.M., at the Tamworth courthouse, when Mr R. J. O'Halloran,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mrs. P. B. Cohen. Bon Voyage Party. Entertained at Soldiers' Club
At the Soldiers' Club, West Maitland, last evening, Mrs. P. B. Cohen, of "Sharrow," Lorn, who leaves for England on Tuesday, March 6, was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Memorial Decision of Soldiers' League. All Names Wanted. SYDNEY
Mr. R. Hutchinson, a country vice-president, speaking at a meeting of the state executive of the Returned Soldiers' League, remarked that…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War and Military Geniusus
The death of Earl Haig has revived the question whether the Great War produced any military genius. I should say it turned out four about whom…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lest We Forget. Denman's Tribute to Returned Soldiers. Opening of Memorial Hall
No district in any part of the Commonwealth gave more of its best, in men and money, during the harrowing days of the Great War than did Denman the thriving centre which is but a half-hour's run from Muswellbrook, and whose people have always shown in a practical way…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Soldier's Service. When It Should Be Pleaded. Not As Excuse for Crime. Sydney
The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has expressed pleasure at the explanation given by Mr. E. A. May, P.M.; at Tamworth, of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →T.B. Soldiers. Inquiry Into Membership. Sydney
The State Executive of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to inquire whether there is any truth in the report that some members of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Returned Soldiers. and Magisterial Comment. Mr. May Explains
"I never meant in any way to be offensive to any returned soldier," remarked M. A. E. May, P. M., at the Tamworth Courthouse on Monday,…
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