Oldest Anzac Dead
Stated to have been the oldest man in the A.I.F., Richard Watkins, aged 83, died on Friday last in the Prince of Wales Hospital at Randwick. He…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hunter Valley · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1936
906 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 24 of 46
Forum Dinner Interesting Address Gas in War
With the object of making more widely known the activities, aims, and objects of the Maitland Forum, a dinner was given last evening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Battle Honors. Hunter River Lancers. the Great War
Pour battle honors in connection with the Great War have been awarded the 16th (Hunter River Lancers) Light Horse Regiment by His Majesty…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers' March. 9th Brigade Re-visits Newcastle
A number of returned soldiers from this district—former members of the 9th. Infantry Brigade, A.I.F.—will be visiting Newcastle on June 29th…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coming Storm Adventist Address Fear of War
"The world Is haunted to-day with a dread fear of another war, greater by far than that of 1914-'18," said Pastor R. A. Salton, of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →SANCTIONS Hertzog's Firm Stand War Dangers Capetown, June 16
The Prime Minister, General Hertzog in a speech in the Assembly, reaffirmed the Union's adherence to sanctions. "We have…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Formation of Returned Soldiers' Council
At a conference of delegales from the Newcastle, Maitland, Upper Hunter, and Coalfields sub-branches of the Returned Sailors and Soldiors' League,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mechanics, Institute & Returned Soldiers' Club
A meeting of the committee of the above was held on Monday night. The president (Mr M. Anderson) occupied the chair. A vacancy in the office of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home Enjoyable Party
Mrs. Norman Taylor, who left East Maitland to reside in Grafton for five years, was welcomed back again last week at a party given by Mrs. G…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blanket War at Young
Young's storekeepers are engaged in a blanket war. One store began selling at below the recognised price, and other stores have now countered…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Large Crowd Dance and War Bridge
The dance and war bridge series conducted in the, Cathedral Hall, West Maitland was continued last night. There was a good attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Tug O' War Don Athaldo at Sports Ground
Commencing at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Cessnock people will have an opportunity of seeing the world's strongest, man give demonstration…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Battle Honors Hunter River Lancers the Great War
Four battle honours in connection with the Great War have been awarded the 10th (Hunter River Lancers) Light Horse Regiment by His Majesty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Road Needs Soldiers' Settlement CESSNOOK
A petition from ratepayers on the Weston Solders Settlement last night directed the attention of Kearsley Shire Council to the state of the road…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Perth Claimant Oldest A.I.F. Soldier PERTH
John Abselem Pierce, of Lord-street Perth, claims to be the oldest solder in the A.L.F. He was 83 last birthday. He was born in London…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Anzac Graves Fortification Plans May Stop Visits London, June 21
A message from (Switzer-land), where a conference is to be held concerning the refortification of the Dardanelles, says that difficulties…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gun Warfare at American Factory Several Seriously Wounded. Kent (Ohio)
A two months' labor dispute at the Kent tool factory over wages turned into open gun warfare between pickets and strike-breakers on Thursday, seven…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War on Rats Sydney
The Health Committee of the Sydney City Council will shortly consider recommendations by the City Health Officer for the bet…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →COMMEMORATION March to Great War Northern Forces
A commemorailon march will be staged at Newcastle on the King's Birthday holiday Monday, June 29, to mark the twentieth anniversary of the…
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