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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

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Gloomy Japan Civil War Expected in China Trade Dislocated Fears That Russia May Take Part in Conflict TOKIO

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 August 1924 · page 1

Consular reports from China to the Japanese Foreign Office state that there is only a slight chance of preserving peace, and that civil war is likely to break out within ten days. Commercial circles in Japan are watching the developments In…

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A War Hoax

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 5

The "Sunday News," in a special article, dealing with the greatest war hoax that the Russian army passed through England to France during the war,…

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The War Guilt Repudiated by Germany

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 5

The German Government has issued a proclamation, repudiating the accusation embodied in the Treaty of Versailles of Germany's war guilt, and urging its…

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Astonished Huns Echo Of The War BERLIN

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 4

The ex-Kaiser has consented to the betrothal of his nephew, Prince Wolfang, to Princess Marie, the daughter of Prince Max of Baden…

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Chinese Crisis Civil War Threatened Appeal to Pekin (Australian Cable Association. PEKIN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 5

A certain reaction from the recent pessimism regarding the probabilities of an outbreak of hostilities between Generals Kiang Su and Che Kiang is…

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War As Murder Union President's View Russian Treaty London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. Purinell, the president, warned the trades union congress at Hull that opposition to the Russian treaty might decide the late of the Government…

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Chinese Danger Fears of War Pekin Precautions (Australian Cable Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 5

It is reported from Pekin that Wu Pei Fu is taking precautionary measures against hostile action on the part of General Chang Tso Lin, the Military…

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"Safety First" Soldier Settlers Ballot SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 5

"Safety First" is evidently the motto of O. Whiting, who was returning officer in the ballot for the selection of a Soldier Settlers' representative…

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War on Prams "Hogging" the Pavement LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

The Bedford police, following Brighton's lead, are waging war against gossiping mothers pushing perambulators abreast, compelling pedestrians…

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Ready for War China's Rival Armies Hong Kong

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

There is much talk of the inevitability of war between the provinces of Kiang-su and Che-kiang, [?]nless the Military Governor of Che-kiang gives…

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Allied Debts New French View of War Liabilities Counter Claim Battle Ground Provided for Other People's Wars LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 September 1924 · page 1

Discussing the problem of inter-A[?]ed debts, M. Paul Le Falvre, the well-known French author, advances the ingenious theory that France can make a counter claim against Britain and the United States, because they chose French soil as their battleground…

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Spanish War Violent Attacks More Troops Despatched (Australian Cable Association. LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

A message from Madrid states that the seriousness of the position in Morocco is emphasised by an official communique, describing heavy fighting…

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One-eyed Soldiers Appeal to the Treasurer Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

Better pensions, based on a minimum of 35s, instead of 21s, as at present, were sought by a deputation representing the One-eyed Soldiers' Association, which…

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Robbing the Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

A court-martial at Nancy, sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment Dr. Valdins, on a charge of robbing French wounded during the war, while he was a…

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The Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

A message from Madrid reports that the Directory has issued a statement that the war censorship will be more strict…

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War in Morocca London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 1

Spain's Moroccan war is extending according to the "Times" Madrid correspondent, who says that the latest communique warns the country to be…

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Preventing War Mr. Macdonald Hopeful LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. Macdonald informed the "Sun's" Geneva correspondent that he had merely communicated his views on disarmament to the Dominions…

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Chinese War Fighting Begun Protection of Foreigners (Australian Cable Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 5

Fighting commenced on Thursday at Hwangtu, 20 miles from Shanghai, on the Shanghai-Nankin railway. No details are available, owing to the scanty…

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The Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 5

The Tangier correspondent of the London "Daily Telegraph" states that reinforcements from Spain are constantly arhiving at Ceuta from Tetuan…

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War on Motor 'Buses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 13

Motor omnibuses have recently in Melbourne attained much success in competing with tram cars in carrying people to and from the city. On several…

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