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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 96

Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 5

Mr. Fisher, the High Commissioner, and the Australian military authorities are arranging a series of celebrations on Anzac Day, including a review in Hyde…

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War Wives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 6

Sir,—I wish to draw attention to the reception meted out to myself and others on our arrival after a voyage of 13,000 miles. After being released from…

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War Chest Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 6

At a general meeting held at the depot, Mrs. Harker in the chair, it was decided to have a "Sock Fortnight," ending April 11, and prizes of £1 is and 10s 6d…

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British War Graves

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 5

The Foreign Office is publishing the terms of the Franco-British Treaty relative to war graves. It explains that the French…

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Canada's War Bill Draft Completed Paris, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 1

Canada has completed its war costs bill, which will shortly be submitted to the Reparation Commission. It is understood that it will amount to…

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Industrial Outlook Newcastle the Centre Its War Time Salvation

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 4

At the Masonic Hall last night, the members of the Sydney Master Builders' Association were entertained by the members of the Newcastle…

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A Soldier's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 3

Lance Corporal Chalmers, of New Lambton, died in the Newcastle Hospital on Monday, as the result of an operation performed for some internal…

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Soldiers' Welcome Saturday's Big Event

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 3

The Newcastle district war welcome its soldiers back from the war on Saturday afternoon and evening. The Reception Committee, of which…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Epidemic.—sidelights.—the Bolsheviks.—another War Loan—petty Thieving.—the Motor 'Bus.—distant Hills.—the Outlook for Easter. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 March 1919 · page 4

"It has got us alright!" The words were dropped by a stranger to his friend in passing, and it sums up public opinion Cases are being reported from many…

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War Wives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 6

Sir,—On reading the letter from "Disgusted," I offer her my sympathy. But she should not judge all us Australians by the poor patterns who have come in…

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Lessons of the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 5

There was a large gathering at a luncheon given to General Monash by the Overseas Club. It was announced that Lord Milnor, the…

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Soldiers' Welcome Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 6

The welcome home to Newcastle district soldiers will take place to-morrow. All returned soldiers are invited to march in the procession, which will start…

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Foch and His Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 5

"Le Matin" states that when Colonel House asked Marshal Foch why he signed an armistice when he had ordered a decisive offensive within three days, replied…

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Bolsheviks in Sydney. Soldiers Protest to Government. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

A deputation representing the New South Wales Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League waited upon Mr. Fuller, the state Chief Secretary, this afternoon, to…

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Wallsend Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 5

There was a large gathering at a public welcome tendered in the Masonic Hall, Wallsend, last night to Captain D. Chalmers and Privates V…

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Soldiers Are Not Unemployable

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 March 1919 · page 4

That Mr. Lloyd George in the midst of his immense duties and responsibilities should have found time to intervene in the struggle between Mr. Hughes and the British Comptroller of Shipping will be gratifying news to those who wish to see the repatriation of our soldiers speedily…

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Welcome Home Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 7

The Newcastle district returned soldiers are to be welcomed home to-day. At 2.30 p.m. a procession will be formed at Perkin-street, and headed by the…

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Newcastle Fire Brigades Honour Roll Unveiled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 7

An Honour Roll, containing the names of seventeen Newcastle and district firemen, who enlisted in the war, was unveiled last night in the brigade…

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War Wives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 3

Sir,—I offer my sympathy to "Disgusted," end also "One of Australia's Daughters," as I judge by her letter she has been jilted by her soldier. But let her…

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War Wives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 March 1919 · page 8

Sir,—I would like to add to "Disgusted's" remarks regarding the welcome meted out to "pommy brides." It is up to everyone to welcome these to the full,…

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