Behind the Lines The Troops in France Soldiers in the Shops
A special correspondent of the London; "Times" wrote from behind the lines in France at Christmas-time:— Christmas Eve was wet; not soaking wet,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1918
3,188 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 160
Hamilton Soldiers Medal Presentations
Hamilton Soldiers' Presentation and Welcome Home committee met last night, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman E. Wilson), to complete arrangements…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Bond Rivalry
The war bonds campaign in Newcastle has received a gratifying start as the result of the visit yesterday of Mr. B. R. Gelling, honorary director of the war savings…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Scottish Women's War Hospitals
All well wishers of the Scottish Women's War Hospital are asked to send contribution without delay (the fund closes on the 30th instant) to any of the following: The Mayor…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Birmingham and the War Manufacturing Munitions
Most things in reason find mention in Boswell's "Johnson," and Birmingham is no exception. What is more, it is mentioned in aspects of pride that characterise It…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle v. Hobart War Bonds Challenge
The war bonds meeting in Newcastle Council Chambers yesterday afternoon resolved, at the instance of Mr. Ball, manager of the Commonwealth Bank, to challenge…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hamilton. to Assist the War Loan
A public meeting was held in the council chambers last night, in relation to the sixth war loan. Alderman R. Wilson (the Mayor), who…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sixth War Loan. the People's Obligations. Newcastle Committee Formed
A meeting of citizens, convened by Alderman R. G. Kilgour, Mayor of Newcastle, was held in the council chambers yesterday afternoon for the purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Cabinet's Work Departmental Co-ordination Wide-spread Consultations Held Outside Expert Advice Taken London
The War Cabinet's report for 1917, already briefly reviewed, is now published in extense. It contains illuminating information in regard to the War Cabinet's working…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →More Returned Soldiers Chatting With Governor-General SYDNEY
Another batch of sick and wounded soldiers arrived in Sydney this morning. Nearly all of the men saw service in Egypt and Mesopotamia…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bogus Soldier Charge Claims to Military Honors
At Newcastle Police Court, this morning, before Mr. C. F. Butler. S.M., an amazing, story of alleged imposition was brought before the court by Sergeant Morgan. At his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Mails
A mail for the Expeditionary Forces England and France, newspapers and packets only will close at Newcastle Post-office at 6 p.m. on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Settling Returned Men
Mr. David Fell presided at a meeting of the Empire Land Settlement League at the Mansion House. A resolution was passed, drawing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Cabinet's Methods
The war has brought about many startling surprises, and, outside the scenes of naval and military action, or the toppling over of thrones, it has caused none greater…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Aid for War Prisoners
Mr. K. G. Slam, the honorary secretary of Scott's, Limited, Employees' Fund, has received a letter from Mr. P. Reid, the Assistant Secretary to the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wickham. Commonwealth War Loan
During the Wickham Council meeting last evening, a short adjournment was made to allow Mr. G. Ball, manager of the Newcastle Branch of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Scottish War Hospitals The Newcastle Fund
The honorary treasurer of the Newcastle committee of the Scottish Women's War Hospitals fund acknowledges the receipt of the following amounts:—…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Post-war Land Settling London
An important conference bus been commenced at the Mansion House between 30 leagues and committees of trades unions interested in post-war land settlement in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The War Loan. £2,400,000 Subscribed. Sydney
The luncheon given by the Millions Club at the town hall to-day, with the object of stimulating contributions to the Sixth War Loan, was attended by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Buy War Bonds Good Start at Wickham Foundry Men Subscribe
Mr. G. Ball (manager of the Commonwealth Bank in Newcastle), during an adjournment of Wickham Council last night, addressed the aldermen and a number of…
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