Comforts for Soldiers
Mr. R. G. Shea, of Scott's, Limited, Newcastle, hay received the following letter dated 25th Instant, from the War Chest Committee:—"With reference to…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1916
2,596 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 130
Anzac Day
A meeting of the committee of the Returned Soldiers' Association, Northern District, was held at the Soldiers' Club (Newcastle) on Monday night, Sergeant…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War. French Bravery Splendid Fighting. Kaiser's Bitter Spectacle. His Infantry Beaten. Their Dead Heaped High. London
An eye-witness relates:—As the Verdun battle proceeds the front is growing steadily smaller. The enemy's attack is concentrating on the line from the north…
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Mr. Ashford, the Minister for Lands, to-day made available particulars concerning his scheme for the settlement of returned soldiers upon the land…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Maitland District. the Soldiers' Club
Messrs. R. L. Ponder, L. Cavalier, R. C. Beatty, and D. J. Ryan, on behalf of the West Maitland School of Arts committee, met a number of ladies at that…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Constable and Soldier. Presentation to Constable Grant
There was a large gathering of the Newcastle district police at the Newcastle Police Station yesterday afternon, on the occasion of a presentation to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldiers of France. a Splendid Stand. Overwhelm the Germans. Paris
One German regiment was surrounded at Donaumont. The correspondent at the war for "La Liberte" says: "The 26th was one of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Obligations to Soldiers
The main feature of the movement for the observance of the public obligation to soldiers after they return from the war is the scheme of land…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Anglican Church. Work for the Soldiers
Dr. Stretch, the Bishop of Newcastle, in his address to synod, referred to the clergy of his church doing duty in connection with the war…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Soldiers' Children. Special Bursaries. Sydney
Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Education, made the following announcement in the Legislative Assembly to-night:— "I desire to inform the House that, in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Returned Soldiers. Appeal to Public Bodies. Sydney
Mr. Griffith, the Minister for Education, said to-night:—"I have just sent along a suggestion to the War Council that the shires and municipalities should…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Dismissed Soldiers. Appeal on Their Behalf. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly this evening Mr. Haynes asked the Premier if he would make representation to the Federal authorities with a view to having…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Drink Restriction. in Time of War
If "the trade" are wise, they will seize the opportunity to make terms with those who say that the country cannot afford to buy, transport, and consume liquor during…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bulgarians Frightened. Anti-war Meetings Paris
The Salonica correspondent of "Le Petit Parisian" says significant news has been received from Bulgaria. Anti-war meetings are being held in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Post-war Problems. Reciprocal Trading. London
Mr. M'Kenna, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressing the conference of Chambers of Commerce, said: "We have seen Germany during peace planning,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Strikes in War Time. Judge Heydon's Views. Sydney
In the State Industrial Court to-day, Judge Heydon delivered judgment in an appeal by the Coke Workers' Association against certain conditions of the wages…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Second Edition. the War. the Attack on Verdun. Probable Failure. Paris
"Le Temps" says the enemy's new attempt to reach Verdun via Moranville and Blanzee has less chance of success than the attempt in the north. The enemy is…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The War. Verdun Battle. Germans Held Back. Fury Spending Itself. Fighting Continues. Paris
The latest communique states:—Our batteries in the Champagne wrecked the German organisations in the region of Hill 192…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Expelled Soldiers
A day or two after the regrettable military riots in Sydney last month it was announced that the authorities had expelled from the camps upwards of a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Books for Wounded Soldiers
Sir,—I should like to bring before the notice of your renders that many of the wounded soldiers now lying in our hospitals and convalescent homes are in need…
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