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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 28 of 96

War Wives

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 3

Sir,—Allow me to enlighten true Australians on the great error they are making in condemning every soldier's bride who arrives here from the Old Country…

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Decks Cleared for Action Allies Tackle the Polish Problem Resolute Demand on Germany Hungary Enlists Berlin's Aid Paris, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 April 1919 · page 1

The Supreme War Council has instructed Marshal Foch to prepare for the landing of the Polish troops at Danzig, by force if necessary. Meanwhile, a most resolute demand is being presented to Germany. (Reuter's Telegrams)…

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War Brides

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

Sir, — In answer to "Disgusted," I think her judgment of Australians is wrong, as we are not all alike. I am a proud Australian-born working girl, my mother is…

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War Brides

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 6

Sir,—The hearty manner in which "Disgusted" has been supported, amply demonstrates how the consciences of the Australians have been pricked. Jealousy…

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Returning Soldier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 April 1919 · page 5

Mr. Helmore, of the Newcastle office of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, has received a cable message from Gunner B. A. Helmore, stating that he is…

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New Lambton Welcome Home

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 7

Sir,—Mr. Edden questions whether I have satisfied myself with my replies. First, I would like to ask your correspondent, as a citizen, what possible…

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War Brides

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 6

Sir,—"War Bridegroom" writes that he is 16 months married. He ought not to be so sily as to sing his wife's praises (best woman in the wide world) through the…

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War Chest Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 6

The secretary asks that workers returning garments enclose name and address, and so save much trouble. Wool is available for the competition, which…

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War Precautions Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 5

A number of regulations under the War Precautions Act were reported to-day. They include power to take possession of private land for defence purposes in…

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Peace Problems Lloyd George Pessimistic Empire's War Gains Paris, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George has invited the Dominions delegates to breakfast in order to hear his exposition of the situation, which sould prove…

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"Scourge of Humanity" War on Bolsheviks Allies Not Against Russia LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Paris correspondent telegraphs: In the Chamber of Deputies, on March 27, M. Pichon, the Foreign Minister, denied that the Government…

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Returning Soldiers Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 5

Concessions to returned soldiers, granted by the State Government, through the Furlough Bureau at Rawson House, represent a value (to soldiers and their…

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Ascanius Troops Newcastle Soldier SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 5

Soldiers to the number of 369 landed from the Ascanius to-day, after seven days' quarantine, included among them was Bombardier Kenneth…

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Carrington Soldiers Q.M.S. Matchett Welcomed

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 5

Last night, C.Q.M.S. Matchett, of the 3rd Battalion, and afterwards the 2nd Railway Unit, an Anzac, was welcomed to his residence in Bourke-st…

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Soldiers Want Books

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 April 1919 · page 5

The Maitland branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is desirous of forming a small circulating library for the benefit of their club members. To…

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Anzac Day London's Arrangements LONDON, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 1

Extrusive official arrangements for the celebration of Anzac Day include a theatre entertainment, sports, a reception, a commemoration, service at St…

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War Brides

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 5

Sir,—In this correspondence some unnecessary remarks have been made by both sides. In the first place, "Disgusted" should not class as typical Australians…

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War Brides

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 8

Sir.—"One of Australia's Daughters" appears to be in a very, bad way about the landing of the English war wives. Instead of being disgusted, she ought to be…

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Bolshevik War Allies Hemmed in Isolated by Ice London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 1

Reuter's Agency learns that the situation of the Allied troops in Murmansk is causing considerable anxicty. Relief or reinforcement is a matter of…

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Our London Letter. the Peace Conference.—on the Land.—occupations for Women.—settlements for Soldiers. London, January 24. the Peace Conference

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 4

Exactly 48 years, day for day, after the North German Confederation consummated Bismarck's crime at Versa[?]ies in 1871 by proclaiming on invaded soil the…

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