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The wars & local soldiers, 1919

1,902 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 50 of 96

Dockyard Soldiers Three Grievances Aired an I.W.W. MAN Money For Hospital

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 5

At Walsh Island the returned soldier employees have a committee which attends to matters directly affecting them in their work. This…

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Instruction for Soldiers Education Schemes Imperial Conference LONDON, May 25

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 1

The Chief of the Imperial General Staff has invited the universities and higher educational institutions to nominate representatives to a conference…

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Here and There Entertainment for Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 June 1919 · page 1

A social and dance will be tendered the returned soldiers of the district by the Australian Women's Service Corps in the Anzac Memorial Institute…

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The Afghan War. Armistice Terms Offered to the Enemy. London

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

It is officially reported that the armistice terms offered to the Afghans are that they shall withdraw twenty miles, the British maintaining their positions…

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Sinews of War the Maritime Dispute Big Fight Expected Interstate Dislocation Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 5

Contrary to expectations the Sydney branch of the Federated Seamen and Firemen's Union had nothing to report in connection with the strike to-day…

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Sailors and Soldiers' League. Melbourne

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

The Interstate Council of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League passed a resolution declaring that, as a Federal body, it entirely dissociates…

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Soldiers Returning

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

Mr. C. Robbins, of Newcastle, has been advised that his son, Air Mechanic A. C. Robbins, is returning from England by the Kaiser-i-Hind, which left London…

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Soldiers Want Work Clash with Police Protest Against Women LONDON, May 26

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 1

After a mass meeting of discharged soldiers and sailors in Hyde Park, at which 10,000 were present, the demonstrators were proceeding to the House…

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Adamstown Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 5

The Kitchener Ran was crowded last night, when a public welcome arranged by the Adamstown Patriotic committee was tendered to a large…

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Soldier and His Wife Alleged Wounding

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1919 · page 5

James Patterson, a returned soldier, appeared before Mr. J. T. Richards, in the Kurri Kurri Police Court to-day, on a charge of maliciously…

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The Afghan War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 5

In response to the Viceroy's personal letters, all the native Princes have replied, declaring their unswerving loyalty, and offering personal service and troops…

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Birthday Honors War Services London, May 29

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 1

The following members of the Australian forces are included in the lists of Birthday Honors for war services: COMPANIONS OF ST. MICHAEL…

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War of Penetration Indefatigable Hun Big Base in Switzerland LONDON, May 29

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 1

It is reported from Milan that Switzerland is full of German cycles, jewellery, chemicals, dyestutfs, medicines, etc., for a gigantic trade of…

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War in Russia. Bolshevik Fall Predicted in the South. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 5

Mr. Harold Williams, telegraphing from Constantinople, predicts the decline and imminent fall of Bolshevism in South Russia. The only force at the disposal…

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District News. Adamstown. Soldiers Welcomed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 3

A public welcome home was given to a number of soldiers in Kitchener Hall, Adamstown, on Saturday evening. The gathering was preceded by a procession,…

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Merewether. Presentations to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 3

A public welcome home and presentation of forty-seven war service certificates was held in the school of arts on Saturday night. The building had been…

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Settlement of Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 5

Lord Erne stated in the House of Lords that 12,000 ex-service men had applied for land, and 10,000 of those applications had been approved…

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Soldiers Welcomed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 3

Smedmore Mechanics' Institute was on Saturday night the scene of another welcome home tendered by tho Mary villa Welcome Home Committee…

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Hamilton Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 June 1919 · page 5

The Hamilton Soldiers' Presentation and Welcome Home Committee, will entertain about 50 returned soldiers, and present medals to a number of…

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Australia in the War Ryan's Tribute Lessons to the Unthinking Magnificent Achievement EREMANTLE

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 June 1919 · page 5

"I found that it was admitted on all sides that Australian soldiers acquitted themselves magnificently. and that they had no superiors and few equals,"…

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