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The wars & local soldiers, 1930

593 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 30

A Cheeky Chow Falsely Stated he was a Returned Soldier Diggers Not Flattered

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 March 1930 · page 1

Returned soldiers won't feel flattered over the bogus claim of a Chinese herbalist named Willie Young that he fought with the A.L.F. in the Great…

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"Fighting Mac" Popular War Time Padre

Singleton Argus · Monday 24 March 1930 · page 1

Advice has been received at the Salvation Army headquarters in Sydney of the appointment by General Higgins of Lieut. Commissioner William .M'…

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Rebels Active Civil War in China Position Obscure. SHANGHAI, March 24

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 25 March 1930 · page 5

The commandeering of troop bains, the occupation of telegraph and post offices, the seizure of railway rolling stock, and slight…

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Wounded in Groin. Boys Experiment with Cartridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 3

William Sedman, 14, of Alexandria, was wounded in the left groin when several youths were experimenting with a live cartridge to see…

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Judd Case Resumed Plaintiff Denies Calling Soldiers "Murderers." Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 26 March 1930 · page 3

When the Judd case was resumed today, Plaintiff under cross-examination by. Mr Curtis, .who appeared for Sun Newspapers Ltd denied that in the…

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Naval Heroes. Poignant War Story. London, March 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 5

A poignant and little-known tragedy of the war was recalled to-day by the arrival at Chatham of the remains of an officer and 57 men of H.M.S…

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China War. in Three Weeks. Liquid Fire and Poison Gas. Shanghai, March 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 5

Nanking's seeming indifference to the revolt by Yen Hal Shan, and Feng Yu Hslang is merely superficial, and extensive preparations to resist the…

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War Tragedy Revealed 100 Men Sacrificed

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 5

A poignant but little-known tragedy of the wiir is revealed by the arrival at Chatham of the remains of. an officer and 57 men, on the H.M.S. Chatham…

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War Spies an Amazing Story. Austrian Plans Stolen VIENNA, March 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 5

An amazing story of two spies, who nearly ended the world war in its opening weeks, is revealed in a book by Colonel Seeliger, the…

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Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Singleton Argus · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting of the Singleton Branch of the R.S. and S.I.L.A. was held on Wednesday night, with the President (Mr C. R. B…

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Weston Soldiers' Settlement Mr. Booth's Successful Efforts

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 6

Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., who has been in touch with the Department of Education again this week relative to the treatment meted out to the school…

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War Bridge

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 6

There was a good attendance at the War Bridge evening, held in the West Maitland Schoolroom on Thursday night, under the auspices of the…

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China's War Atmosphere Clarified Mukden War Lord's Attitude. SHANGHAI, March 29

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 March 1930 · page 7

In accordance with Nanking's plan for overcoming the present rebellion of General Yen Hsi Shan and Feng-Yu-Hsiang, an agreement has…

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Austrian War Echoes Amazing Disclosures

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

An amazing story of two spies who nearly ended the Great War in the opening weeks is related in a book by Colonel Seeliger, the famous Austrian…

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War Expected in China National Forces Fully Prepared

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

The Nanking Government's seeming indifference towards the combined revolt of Yen Hsi-shan. and Feng Yuhsiang was merely superficial…

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Politics in Germany Seventeen Cabinets Since the War. (Australian Press Assn. Message.) Berlin

Singleton Argus · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 1

The now Cabinet, which is the 17th since the war, is receiving little support in any section of the Press. It has already been nicknamed "The…

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Returned Soldiers Meeting of Singleton League. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 31 March 1930 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of Singleton branch of the R.S. and S.I. League the chair was occupied by the president. (Mr. C. R. Moxham)…

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War Bridge Evening Postponed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 4

The war bridge and dance evening, announced to be held in shop premises, Belmore Road, Lorn, has been postponed from Thursday night…

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War Bridge Evening

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 5

A war bridge evening will be held in St. Mary's Hall, on Thursday evening, april 10, at 7,45 o'clock, in aid of the produce stall in connection…

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Coal War Hopes. Cessnook's Burden of Debt. West Maitland

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 3

There will be good times again on the coalfields if the men decide at their aggregate meetings next week to go back to work. It is a hope to which…

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