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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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War on Communism European Combine LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 1

A message from Riga says that Latvia, Esthonia, Fioland, Poland, and Lithunia have arranged to join a conference to discuss the question…

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Soldiers' Attitude Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 7

The executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Waterside Workers' Union of New South Wales made the following statement last night:…

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Returned Soldiers' Claims Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 7

A procession of about 200 members of the Returned Soldiers' Waterside Workers Union, headed by the Manly Band, marched through the city streets to the…

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Wharf Fight Union and Soldiers four Injured Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 5

There was a clash on Dalgoty's wharf to-day between the members of the Waterside Workers' Federation and the Returned Soldiers' Wharf…

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War on Blackberries Wyong

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

In reply to Councillor Toyer, Erina Shire engineer said that would cost "£1000 easy" to eradicate blackberries in the shire…

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Funds Needed Mr. Walsh in the West Seamens War Canvassing the Union MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 5

It is expected that finance will seriously trouble the Seamen's Union in the fight that now appears to be inevitable…

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War Inventions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 7

The new list of war inventions awards shows that five aeroplane design companies shared £269,000. Commander Wilkinson, the originator of…

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War Memorials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 7

Means are being taken to ensure the Permanency of the Imperial Cemeteries Memorials throughout the world. Some difficulties associated therewith were…

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On the War Path Millerand at Rouen Government Weak London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 1

The leader of the Opposition in the French Chamber of Deputies, M. Millerand, in a fighting speech at Rouen, said that the only action…

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War Debts Conciliatory Attitude End in Sight London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 1

AN Anglo-French Conference is said to be in sight, and will probably take place in February or March…

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Returned Soldiers Should They Pay Taxes? SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 January 1925 · page 7

"Returned soldiers must shoulder their responsibilities as citizens in common with other folk, said Alderman F. Davison, of Vaucluse, at a…

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To Anzac Special Tours LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 1

Booking has commenced for the Orient steamer Ormonde's special Anzac pilgrimage trip. Gallipoli will be visited about the…

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War Duel London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 1

The remains of a German aeroplane and its pilot have been found near the French machine which was discovered near St. Pierre, in…

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War Profits Allegations of Fraud Action Against Vickers LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 3

The relatives of the late Keppel North, who died in 1919, are suing Vickers, Ltd., under an agreement whereby Mr. North, as the…

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Wounded Bowlers Leave Englishmen in a Desperate Plight Freeman's Injured Wrist Gilligan and Tate Take the Day Off to Recover Australia's Big Score Ryder and Oldfield Help Themselves at Bowlers' Expense ADELAIDE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 January 1925 · page 5

The second day's play in the third test match was characterised by dire misfortune for the Englishmen. Gilligan did not appear on the field at all. Soon after the commencement of play Tale retired suffering from bis injured toe nail, and said that he would reserve himself for the second innings…

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War Must Come General's Gloomy View Without Defence Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 January 1925 · page 5

"Australia is as impotent to defend itself against serious attack by over-seas force as a two-year-old child pitted against Jack Johnson." said…

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"We'll Be There" Birdwood Pays Tribute to Anzacs War Memories Indian Soldiers Express Admiration for Australians LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 1

The Anzac Club entertained General Sir William Birdwood at luncheon. Sir Edward Lucas, Agent General for South Australia, said that next to the Royal Family, the Anzac General was the man to whom…

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ANTI-SOVIETISM Revolt in Turkestan War on Rebels London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 January 1925 · page 1

REPORTS are current in Germany, says the Berlin correspondent of "The Times," that a series of anti-Soviet Outbreaks has…

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War Crime Recalled Sinking of Lusitania Scalded Fireman Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 7

He seemed well over six feet in height. He hobbled into the Sydney Hospital on a walking stick. He had been a seaman aboard the Kiama…

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Moroccan War Spain's New Offensive LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 January 1925 · page 1

A message from Tangier states that three Spanish warships and eight aeroplanes are bombarding the Angera Coast, Morocco…

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