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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1921

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Preference to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 February 1921 · page 4

The objection which has been most frequently urged against the Preference to Soldiers' Act in force in this State is the difficulty experienced in…

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Keen Scholars Essay on War Pictures

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1921 · page 3

The changes to win a copy of one of the magnificent war pictures now on view at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, is proving such an attraction to the…

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Uncensored War Photographs

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 8

Only two days remain for the public to view the exhibition of uncensored war photographs in Soldiers' Memorial Hall…

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Uncensored War Photos

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 5

The last two days are announced of the exhibition in Newcastle of the wonderful collection of uncensored war pictures. The photographs have…

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Costa Rica War Ends

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 7

The Panama Legation in Washington reports that the Costa Rica forces which invaded Panama territory have surrendered to the Panaman troops…

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Hamilton Soldiers Presentation of Medals

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1921 · page 6

The final presentation or medals to Hamilton soldiers who enlisted during the war and were on active service will take place in the local Machanics'…

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War Gratuities

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 6

The chairman of the Repatriation Commission, Melbourne, has written to Wickham Council stating that resolutions passed at the recent…

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Uncensored War Pictures

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 6

The last day is announced of the exhibition in Newcastle of the wonderful collection of the uncensored war pictures. The photographs have been a revelation…

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"Throw You Out" War Service Timber Accountants' Reception MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 5

Giving evidence yesterday before the Federal Public Accounts Committee, which is inquired into the purchase of timber properties for the…

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Blunders of the War Fritz Repeats Tragic Error Allied Ultimatum Enforcing Military Penalties LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 March 1921 · page 1

Marshal Foch and the Allied military, financial and legal experts have drawn up plans for forcing compliance with the Allies' demands. The ultimatum is likely to be presented to-morrow. M. Briand informed M. Bourgeoise, President of the League of…

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Russia's Tragedy. Famine and Civil War. the Mutinies Confirmed. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 5

Official quarters in London confirm the reports of serious mutinies of the Russian troops, who are combining with the workers to overthrow the Soviet…

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Soldiers' Conference Diggers in Africa New South Wales Apathy. CAPETOWN, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

The League at Comrades Conference, in considering the report of the committee drafting the constitution, unanimously agreed that the name…

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Waiting for Leaders Unemployed Procession Soldiers Head March SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 5

A procession of unemployed was to start from the Trades Hall at 10 o'clock this morning, but at that hour the men were still watting for…

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War Pictures Views of Scholars Interesting Write-ups

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 3

That the school children of Newcastle are as keen as the pupils of Sydney was proved Yesterday, when the competition for the best write-up…

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War in the Pacific Is Britain Ready? New Naval Bases Needed LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

In the House of Commons last night Admiral Adair (Co.-Un) raised the question of the capital ship, and asserted that for a war in the Pacific…

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"Challenge to Treaty" Von Simons's Repudiation Responsibility for the War Lloyd George's Stand London, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. Lloyd George, commenting on the German proposals, said that the Allies regarded von Simons's offer as a definite challenge to the treaty. He…

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Preference to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 3

To Victorians it seems inexplicable that the New South Wales Government should have decided to abolish preference to soldiers. In this State there are many growls…

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Belmont Soldiers' Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

A hush fair, the proceeds from which will be devoted to the Belmont soldiers' memorial funds, will be held at Belmont, on March 26…

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A War Tragedy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 5

A Geneva message states that a pathetic war tragedy has been disclosed, in which a father's kiss led to his son's execution…

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How They Wrote More School Essays Feminine View of the War

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

Owing to the demand for space, it has been found impossible to publish in one issue all the capays received from the Church of England Grammar…

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