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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 96

Haig and A.I.F. Ascendancy Over Huns "Sun's Commissioner at Anzac London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 6

In Sir Douglas Haig's despatch there are numerous references to the doings of the Australians, commencing with what Sir Douglas Haig…

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Huns' House of Disorder Blazing Trail of Revolt Berlin's War to the Knife Vancouver

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 1

The Spartacus revolt appears to have been quelled in Berlin, though the rebels are still aggressive in other cities…

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Wallsend Soldiers' Memorial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 2

Sir,—I desire to say that, with many others, I was indeed surprised when it became known from the letter of "A Soldier's Friend" that the committee had…

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Soldiers Demand Preference. Cabinet to Consider Matter. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 6

With the Returned Soldiers' Band at their head, about 150 members of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Shipping and Wharf Workers' Union marched through…

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Returning Soldiers Shipping Difficulty

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 7

The Acting Prime Minister (Mr. Watt) stated yesterday that the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) and the Demobilisation Committee had experienced…

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Get a Move On! Soldiers' Demands Humorous, But Firm VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 11 January 1919 · page 5

Regarding the invasion of the War Office on Tuesday by soldiers, objecting to the delay in demobilisation, it is stated that the sides of the motor…

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The Spur of War Effect on Trade Many New Industries LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

Mr. F. G. Kellaway Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry for Munitions, in an interview with the "Sunday Observer" said the war…

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Work for Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 7

Sir,—How to find employment for returned soldiers, men who have fought for the liberty of the world, is agitating the minds of our leaders. There are many…

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Soldiers' Parcels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 7

Sir,—I would like to ask a few questions concerning parcels sent home by men of the Australian Imperial Forces. It is a well-known fact that these men draw but…

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Shedding the Khaki Soldiers Satisfied Speeding-up Release LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

The Premier (Mr. Lloyd George), in a plain statement on the progress of demobilisation, said that the sympathetic hearing Riven the soldiers by…

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Stop-press Soldiers' Preference

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 13 January 1919 · page 1

Mr. [?] stated after the State Cabinet meeting to-day that when Parliament meets the Industrial Act is to be amended to…

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Welcome Home Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 6

A meeting of the general and other committee and persons interested in Newcastle District Welcome Home Day will he held in the council chambers to-morrow…

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Supreme War Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

It is officially announced that the Supreme War Council met in Paris on Sunday afternoon, and considered various matters, which Marshal Foch raised in…

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More War Brides

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

A record hatch of Australian war brides has sailed in the s.s. Osterley. There will be extra matrons and nurses on board to see to the welfare of the…

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War News on Other

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 1

Such of the cable news in [?] as is so headed appeared [?] Times," and is cabled by [?] mission. It should be under [?]…

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The Boy Scouts. Work in the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 7

"As soon as you can hold yourself like a soldier you shall have your uniform, and you can go out and swank among the girls…

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Bolshevik War Vilna Entered Clash With Esthonians LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

Mr. Jettries telegraphs that Bolshevik forces have entered Vilna, but a British light cruiser squadron relieved the situation. The cruisers will…

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Preference to Soldiers. State Cabinet's Decision. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

A meeting of the State Cabinet was held to-day, at which, in accordance with a promise given by Mr. Fuller, the Acting Premier, to a deputation on Friday last,…

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The Soldiers' Right

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 4

Each week now brings contingents of soldiers from abroad, and as the numbers grow the demand for preference in employment becomes more insistent. It may be timely to remind employers of labor of a promise given in…

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1914 Soldiers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 January 1919 · page 5

Fifteen soldiers who went away in 1914, four officers, and 11 of other ranks were on board the Sonoma which arrived in Sydney this morning…

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