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The wars & local soldiers, 1924

574 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 29

Anzac Heroes To-day's Remembrance the Sacrifice

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 5

As we think of our dead to-day we are conscious of mingled feelings. We feel pride that men of our race should have lived and…

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"Their Name Liveth for Evermore"— Newcastle Anzac Heroes' Memorials

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 3

Left: The Junction Soldiers Memorial. Right: The Wi[?] Soldiers Memorial, The Soldiers Memorial at Wallsend [?] of the Before whose names are [?] on the [?]…

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Coming Conflict Trotsky's War Talk LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 4

Trotsky still talks of war. At present, says "The Times" correspondent at Riga, he is travelling about the country fulminating against…

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In Memory of Anzac Glory for Gallipoli Heroes Newcastle Celebrations Church Parade and Special Services

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 5

The tumult and the shout [?] The captains and the kings d[?] Still stands thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart…

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If War Comes Canadian Coal Mines LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent at Toronto, Canada, states that the Toronto Mail," in an editorial concerning the suppostion that bad blood, between…

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'Glittering Prizes' For Talkers or Fighters? War Picture Title

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 7

'A Memorial to Our Heroic Speakers, from a Few Unknown Soldiers," was the title of one of three satirical pictures, by Mr. C. R. W. Nevinson,…

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American Soldier Bonus

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 5

The Senate, by 67 votes to 17, has adopted the Soldier Bonus Bill, embodying the Endowment Insurance Bill, substantially similar to that which passed…

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Anzac Dinner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 5

At the Anzac dinner in London, Australians came from almost every corner of the United Kingdom, and many from abroad. Among the guests was…

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Anzac Ball Cessnock Demonstration

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 3

Hackett's Cessnock Hall was the seeno of the Anzac Ball on Thursday night. There was a very large number of dancers, and many people…

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Maitland District Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 6

A united commemoration service was held in the Town Hall, West Maitland, yesterday afternoon, and there was a large attendance, Alderman H. W. Fry,…

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Anzac Day. Newcastle Observance. Largely Attended Ceremonies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 7

The religious services and other functions in connection with the commemoration of Anzac Day were largely attended in Newcastle and various suburbs…

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The Name of Anzac Ever Lives— Anniversary of Australia's Re-Birth

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 3

IN THOSE FAR-OFF DAYS.—Mr. W. M. Hughes, which Prime Minister, paid a visit to the Australian camp at Satlon Veney, What Digger can pick himself out here? THE LANDING.—An impression of that glorious lan ding years ago. None but an Australian would have done it: none but an Australian would have [?]…

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Anzac Day in England Ceremonies in London. (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 5

A mass of wreaths was deposited on the cenotaph, in commemoration of Anzac Day. Apart from the Governmental, military,…

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Anzac Wreaths Australians Gather at the Cenotaph Empire Building Power of Gravitation Over Weak Nations To Strong LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 1

Anzac Day was commemorated by a touching ceremony at the conotaph. Several hundred prominent people, resident and visiting Australians, made a'pligrimago to the memorial and covered the [?] with…

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War Probable 'America And' Games What Trotsky Says Tokio

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 April 1924 · page 1

The press gives prominence to an interview by Trotsky with Japanese correspondents, stating that an American-Japanese war is not improbable,…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 5

Yesterday was observed as Anzac Sunday in a number of churches in Newcastle and district and special services were held in commemoration of…

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Stockton. Presbyterian Anzac Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 6

An Anzac service was held in Stockton Presbtyerian Church last night. Rev. William Mullan, the preacher, took for his text Matthew 5. 44. "Love…

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Russia's Pre-war Debts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 5

A telegram from Moscow states that the All Russian Council of Trades Unions has issued a protest against the British Bankers memorandum…

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Anzac Day British Celebrations Scene at the Cenotaph (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 5

Notwithstanding the cold and the rain the Cenotaph early on Anzac Day was piled high with magnificent wreaths. Two huddred Australians were present when…

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Late Private Murray Fatal "War Injuries

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 April 1924 · page 3

The death of Mr. Frederick Morris Murray, a well-known and esteemed president of the Morisset district, took place at the Prince of Wales Hospital…

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