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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 49 of 96

Taxes on Soldiers Maitland Objections

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 5

A matter that encased attention at a meeting of the Maitland subbranch at the Returned Soldiers League inst evening was the question of a…

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All Things Being Equal Work for Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1919 · page 5

"Returned soldiers to have preference, all things being equal." This phrase the returned soldiers consider unfair, and that It should be wiped out…

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Afghan War Reassuring Reports Small Cavalry Skirmish SIMLA, June 1

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 1

The situation at Parachinar continues to be satisfactory, and no further action has been taken by Nadir Khan. It is reported that no new…

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Post-war Trade N.Z. COMPLAINTS Indifference Denied LONDON, May 22

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 1

The Board of Trade's journal, referring to the New Zealand complaints of the unsatisfactory nature of the British manufacturers' replies to New…

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The Afghan War. Amir Seeks Peace. Border Tribes Quiet. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

It is officially stated that the Amir of Afghanistan has sent a letter to the Viceroy of India asking for peace. The Amir declares he never intended to…

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Work for Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 6

Mr. W. R. Lindsay, shire engineer, reported to the Tarro Shire Council regarding the proposed grant from the Common-wealth Government for the purpose of…

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Wallsend and Plattsburg. Soldiers Welcomed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 3

The Masonic Hall, Wallsend, was crowded on Monday night, when a welcome home was extended to a number of returned soldiers by the members of the Red Cross…

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Soldiers Returning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

Mrs. A. S. Parnell, of 161 Darby-street, Newcastle, has been notified that her son, Private M. J. (Montie) Parnell, is returning by the Karooia, due to arrive in…

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Hamilton Soldiers The Coming Banquet

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 2

Although the response of ladies to the invitation of the Mayoress of Hamilton (Mrs. Wilson) to attend a meeting to arrange for a welcome home…

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Freeman's Release Wharf Agitation Returned Soldier Fined SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1919 · page 5

Following on the clash last night between the police and the crowd demanding the reicase of Paul. Freeman from the Sonoma, Alexander…

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The Anzac Institute

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

Sir,—I would be pleased if you will allow me to correct a statement made in your paper by Alderman Moroney, in the discussion over a site for the erection…

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Post-war Immigration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

Cable messages indicate that there is considerable activity in Great Britain in regard to emigration. After the signing of the armistice the…

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The Late War. Lord French's Charges. Differences of Experts. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

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

Viscount French, in a further article in the London "Daily Telegraph," states that in September he formed the opinion that it was extremely desirable to push…

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Our Sydney Letter. the Freeman Case.—the Strike Seems Serious.—looking After Returned Soldiers.—no Mansion for the Governor-general.—the Epidemic Causes Anxiety. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

We have not been lacking in sensations the last few days. And sensations, of course, are the breath of publicity's nostrils. The most important affair is, of…

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Maitland District. Soldiers Return

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 6

Corporal C. B. Swiney and Private Edward M'Gee returned home on Tuesday night, and were met at the West Maitland railway station by the Horseshoe Bend…

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Here and There Roadmaking for Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 2

Regarding tho proposed Commonwealth grant for works upon which returned soldiers are to bo employed, Adamstown Council desires that the…

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Welcome to Soldiers 'Your Town-Your Job'

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1919 · page 4

The people of Horseshoe Bend turned out in large numbers on Tuesday evening to welcome home another batch of soldiers. The "Bend," as it…

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Donations to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 5

The British Government is extending for 13 weeks the unemployment donation to demobilising soldiers who have drawn 25 Weeks' payment, to which the…

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Instruction to Soldiers London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 5

The official correspondent with the Australian Imperial Force telegraphs:—That 77 per cent. attendance has been reached indicates the enthusiasm of the First…

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Soldier Welcomed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 5

Sergeant H. Lahiff, M.M., of 30th Battalion, was met at the Newcastle railway station on Monday evening by the Newcastle West and Cook's Hill Welcome…

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