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The wars & local soldiers, 1923

503 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 26

The War Settlement

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 August 1923 · page 4

While differing views are held regarding the French reply to the British Note, two matters which emerge front it afford some hopes of…

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The Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 August 1923 · page 5

The Madrid correspondent of the "Daily Express" states that the Spanish losses in the relief of Tifaranin totalled 1000, and the Riffs lost 2000…

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War Babies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 9

Are war babies likely to prove lacking in intelligence when they grow up as the result of hardships endured immediately after their birth? This…

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Money in War Loans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1923 · page 6

The Commonwealth Treasurer, Doctor Earle Page, Yesterday drew attention to the great increase in rates of interest which has occurred as a result of the…

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The Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 5

It is reported from Tangier that the Riffs are strongly attacking the Spanish positions between Tetuan and Sheshuan. The Marquis Alhuchemas has left San…

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Knife in Chest Girl Mortally Wounded Domestic Tragedy Awful Sequel to Washing-up Dispute MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 6

A shocking domestic tragedy occurred at Richmond last night, when a knife pierced the cheat of Ada Medlicott, aged eleven, mortally wounding her…

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On Wrong Basis Empire Danger Australian War Costs LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 1

Sir Joseph Cook, replying to Sir Lionel Phillips' letter in "The Times," alleging that the Empire is in danger of breaking up, confines his attention…

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Sun Peeps Through the Window Oe the World War in 2023 World Battles in the Air Electrified Water England's Dependence on the Empire LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 1

A grim picture of the future of warfare comes coincidently with the meeting of the League of Nations. Professor Low, writing in the "Nineteenth Century and After" in an article entitled, "How shall we fight a hundred years…

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War Clouds Italian Fleet Prepares Demands on Greece Inter-Allied Inquiry Proposed LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 31 August 1923 · page 5

The "Dully News" correspondent at Milan says that Hallan, warships concentrated at Taranto have been urgently ordered to keep in readiness for battle, as war may eventuate suddenly at any moment…

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Army Recruits Above Pre-war Average LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 September 1923 · page 5

The British Army annual report states that there were 44,950 recruits last year, the lowest since the war, compared with a pre-war average of…

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WAR! Italy Occupies Corfu Aggression Against Greece Fifteen Killed in First Bombardment Will League of Nations Stop Bloodshed! London, Friday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 September 1923 · page 1

It is reported in official circles in London that Italy has precipitated a crisis by occupying the island of Corfu, which is an act of war. (Published in "The Times")…

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Foreign Editor's Notes Another War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 4

Everyone has noted the ominous resemblance between the present crisis in the Near East and the events that led to the Great War. The resemblance is…

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As a Glorious Example Plea For Disarmament Union Congress Burden Of War Trappings LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 1

A plea for disarmament was made at the Trade Union Congress sitting at Plymouth. The president, Mr. Williams, urged…

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"Will Be No War" Italy May Re-Consider Signs of Aggression Attitude of Other Powers LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 1

"There will be no war." This phrase, says the "Daily News" diplomatic correspondent, expresses the extremely confident view in Italian circles in London, concerning the crisis. Probably also it represents the official standpoint in Rome, which has been…

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Appeal by Ex-soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 September 1923 · page 5

The fourth conference of the international Federation of Demobilised Soldiers opened in Brussels yesterday. The Belgians will ask that the Italians…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 8

Dr. Sailing presided at a meeting of the Maitland District. Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' imperial League, on Monday evening, when…

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Consumptive Sailors' and Soldiers' Art Union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 September 1923 · page 8

It is with pleasure we note that by permission of the Attorney General of New South Wales another effort is being made to help the Returned Sailors and…

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The Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 5

A message received in Rome from Tripoll states that fifty rebels were killed on August 31 in an encounter with Italians and native troops…

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Ferry Bridge Sinks War-time Relic Transfer To Zeebrugge LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 September 1923 · page 6

An immense 250-ton ferry constructed for war-time use as a train ferry, between Southampton and France, was being transferred from…

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New War Cloud Threatens the Balkans Italy's Sabre Rattling (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 September 1923 · page 5

A sensation has been caused in Paris owing to a message from "Politika," the semi-official organ in Belgrade, detailing recent negotiations between…

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