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The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Juvenile Crime Effect of Movies Decrease Since the War LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 1

A number of questions were asked in the House of Commons regarding the effect of cinema exhibitions on Juvenile, crime. The Government was…

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SOLDIERS v. COUNCIL Supreme Court Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 5

The West Maitland Returned Soldiers' League has lodged an appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision of Mr. S. Atkin, P.M., in their…

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Soldiers' Homes. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. L. Rodgers, Assistant Minister for Repatriation, who returned from Queensland yesterday, stated definitely that all eligible soldiers were assured of the…

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Fell Off a Train Ex-soldier Killed Body Terribly Mutilated SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1921 · page 5

William Office Pasfield, aged 31, of Moonbie-street. Summer Hill, was travelling by the 11.35 train from Sydney to Liverpool on Saturday night…

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War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 4

Mr. Rogers, the Acting Minister for Repatriation, does not shirk from investigating any charges which are made against the administration of…

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Germany Awakens War Minister's' Warning Ruthless Methods Feared London Conference London, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 1

"The Times" Berlin correspondent reports:—The War Minister, Herr Jessler, has warned the Germans that…

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Maitland District. a Soldier's Grave

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1921 · page 6

Mr. J. Tait, Sixth-street, Weston, has received the following letter from Misa Erica and Mr. John Oxenham, Ealing, W. London, in reference to his son's grave in Belgium:—…

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War Trophies

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

Mayfield Progress Association formed the Waratah Council that it was intended to ask the military authorities for war trophies, such as…

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Uncensored War Photographs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 8

This interesting collection is now in its last days in New castle , and those who intend viewing them have little time to lose They may be men daily from 10 a.m. till…

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Soldiers' Homes Adamstown Work

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 2

The fornightly meeting of Adams town Voluntary Workers Association was held last night. The Mayor (Alderman Arthur) presided. The secretary…

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"No Time for Soldiers" Waratah Council Aldermen in Denial

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 February 1921 · page 7

A deputation from the Newcastle branch of the Sailors and Soldiers imperial League waited upon the Waratah Council last night in…

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Anzac Day. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 5

Consideration was given at a meeting of the Cabinet to-day to the question as to whether Anzac Day should be declared a public holiday, Ministers expressed…

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Uncensored War Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 7

The management had announced the last few days of this exhibition at the Soldiers' Memorial Hall and intending patrons are advised to see…

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"Catch Your Breath" Anglo-american War "U.s.a. Must Build Navy" VANCOUVER

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 February 1921 · page 1

A message from Cincinnati states that Rear-Admiral Huz, the new commandant of the New York navy yard, in a speech said:…

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"Shaming Dead" Germany's Industrial War Low Wages and Long Hours Labor and Capital Hand in Hand London, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 February 1921 · page 1

"Germany Shamming Dead." is the title of the first or a remarkable series of articles in the "Daily Mail," written in a result of special inquiries…

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War Photographs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 8

The last days are announced of the exhibition of uncensored war photographs in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. The exhibition is opened daily from 10 a.m. to 10…

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Soldiers' Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1921 · page 7

The following comprises the new committee formed for the purpose of carrying out the proposal to erect a soldiers memorial at East Maitland:…

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War Photographs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 6

The management of the uncensored war photographs announce the last days of the wonderful exhibition, which has been attended by thousands of Newcastle…

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Uncensored War Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 2

It is announced that the season of the uncensored war picture will be closed on Thursday night. This week will be the children's opportunity not…

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Inverell's Wild West Saturday Night Shoot-up One Man Killed Two Others Wounded Inverell

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 5

Inverell was like the Wild West of the Movies for a time on Saturday night. Following an altercation in Evans-street, revolvers were drawn,…

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