A Soldier's Revenge
An amusing story of an ex-soldier who suffered bitterly from German brutalities while a prisoner of war, is reported from Paris…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1924
574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 29
Wounded Head Winch Driver Injured
Hugh Williams, 68. who lives off Dawson-st., Cook's Hill, and who is employed as a winch driver at the Steel Works, had two severe lacerated…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In Every Native War
South Africa has recently lost a man whose personal recollections carried him back to early days in the colony. This was Mr. Johannes Adam Zietsman, who…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →German War Criminals
It is reported from Frankfort that the German Prosecutor has started proceedings against General Nathusius. The action is based on a section of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Clouds Mr. Allbut Impressed World Portents
Mars, that tough old war dog, is not altogether asleep. It would appear that there is a possibility that he will yet rear…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Preparations Skeleton Organisation New Proposal Melbourne
The Chamber of Manufactures carried a motion that a central federal committee be appointed to deal with "Made In Australia"…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Spanish War
It is officially stated in Madrid that the Spanish troops in Morocco withdrew in good order from Sheshuan to Dar Acobba, despite great difficulties…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The War Debts
It is said that the Baldwin Government are going to ask France to pay Great Britain what she owes her, which is another way of saying that if Great…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Who Caused War? Poincare Accused France Excited London
"M. Poincaire was partly the cause of the war. M. Poincaire's Presidency was fatal." The publication in Paris of these…
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The Spanish Embassy in London has received the following message from Madrid: "By means of a clever and fortunate operation, accompanied by only…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Secretary? Pershing's Next Job WASHINGTON
It is expected that General Pershing, who was in command of the American expeditionary force in the European war, will succeed Mr John…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Cairo Outrage Sirdar Three Times Badly Wounded Thirty Shots Car Driver's Gallantry Makes Escape Possible CAIRO
Consternation has been caused in Egypt by an attempt to murder the Sirdar, who is the official representative of the British Government. The Sirdar, Sir Lee Stack, was fired on and seriously wounded. His aide-de-camp was also wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →French Amnesty to Caillaux and Malvy for War Offences (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
It is reported from Paris that the Senate has adopted a resolution granting an amnesty to M. Caillaux, ex-Premier, and M. Malvy, ex-Minister, whom the High…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Incapacitated Soldiers
The welfare of the returned soldiers, who are still sick and incapacitated in Red Cross homes and hospitals in New South Wales, has never been…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Waterside Trouble Oversea Boats War Melbourne
The Melbourne Wharf Labourers' Union has decided to join with the Waterside Workers' Federation in the war against overseas boats. They have…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Noble War Memorials
The war memorial of the 24th Division, which was unveiled by General Plumer, in Battersea Park on Saturday, is regarded as a noteworthy addition…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Among the Scouts Welcome Home Wembley Jamboree
Following on the suggestion made at the last scouters' conference, has been decided to officially welcome back Scoutmaster R. Stigant,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Morocco War Spain Seeks Peace the Riffs' Terms (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON
Reports are current of peace negotiations between Spain and the Riffs. The Paris correspondent of the "Sunday Times" says the Riff Chief's terms…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →TUG-OF-WAR Hamilton v. All-comers
Mr. Harold Robinson, proprietor of the Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton, has donated a prize of £6 5s for a tug-of-war, to take place in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Echo of War Floating Mine Explodes Fisherman Killed London
A floating mine, which became en- tangled in the net of a Channel fishing smack, exploded during the hauling- in process, says a message from Boulogne…
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