Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 96

His Brother Anzac's Wait Ends Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 5

A scone at the Sydney railway station yesterday attracted attention. A returned Anzac has been meeting every batch of returned men in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The War Debts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 5

It is reported from Paris that M. Klotz, the French Minister for Finance, speaking in the Chamber of Deputies, said that the Entente should consider concerted action…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Anzac Memories Diggers Saddened Comrades of Long Ago LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 5

A delayed telegram from Constantinople, despatched on December 13 by Mr. Peacock, the Special Commissioner in the Mediterranean for "The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Bolshevik War British Action Cruiser Captured LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 1

A telegram from Omsk[?] reports that the dictator of Kilchak is strengthening his position, and is trying and shooting Bolshevik, agents in large…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Balance of Power a Grand Alliance Check on War British Navy's Part LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphs that the Chamber of Deputies, after a debate on the foreign policy, voted its confidence in the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Maitland District. Soldiers Decorated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1919 · page 6

Mrs. J. Palmer, of Fourth-street, Weston, has been advised that her husband, Private Palmer, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Italy's Losses 400,000 DEAD Million Wounded Soldiers LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Rome correspondent telegraphs that, according to an official message, the Italian losses on all fronts were:—…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Anzac Brothers' Burial Scene at Cemetery

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 1

From early afternoon on Saturday a little group waited by a newly-dug grave in Williamstown cemetery (says the "Melbourne Age" of Monday)…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Italy's War Losses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 5

An official report from Rome states that the losses on all fronts are as follows:—Dead, 460,000, and including 16.362 officers. Wounded, 947,000, including 33,347 officers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Troublous Russia Bolshevik War London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 1

A Russian wireless message describing the revolution in the Petchora dn Mezen region, says: "We are continuing to advance and have captured…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

A Soldier on Tidiness

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 3

Here is Xenophon's artless account of how he, like so many another husband out of a Job, lectured his patient young wife upon how to run her house. No one…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Our Sydney Letter. the New Year.—a Cure for Rheumatism.—sloppy Figures, Another Soldiers' Grievance—a Mischievous Propaganda.—our Domestic Gardens.—the Promise of Normal Prices.—the Royal Visit.—expected Honours. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 4

We are now on the threshold of the new year, and everyone is looking forward with hope renewed. The year being the first clear peace one, there was some…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Whose Clothes? a Soldier Mystery Council Depot Find

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 4

The uniform of a soldier has been found at the city council's depot at Merewether-street, and has excited the curiosity of the police and the council…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Soldiers at Play London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 3

The international Rugby match between Wales and New Zealand resulted in a draw, each side scoring three points…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Transports Conditions As Soldiers Know Them Are They Any Worse?

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 4

We have heard of there being an inquiry into the conditions on the troopship Barambah. Now when soldiers from this State arrive in…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Sardinia Soldiers Inquiry Into Complaints Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 January 1919 · page 5

The military Authorities have ordered an inquiry into the allegations of soldiers who returned on the Sardinia, and proceedings will be commenced…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Senator Pearce's Trip Returned Men Object

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 2

The executive committee of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia last night unanimously…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Journey to Athens. Travelling in War Time

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 3

The great war has brought with it many surprises, not only on the various battle fronts, but here in England as well, and not the least noticeable are…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Cheerless Figures Marriages and Births Effects of the War

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 5

Australia wants people, for the broad spaces must be occupied. In these circumstances the latest vital statistics are not cheerful reading…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Invalided Soldiers. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 January 1919 · page 5

A hearty welcome was extended to a big batch of sick and wounded soldiers who arrived by special trains at the Central Railway Station this afternoon. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →