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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

750 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 32 of 38

Class War Government Acts. Industrial Bili Second Reading Movec SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 5

The second reading of the Industrial Amendment Bill, regarded by the Government and the Opposition as one of the most…

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Man From Missouri New U.S.A. War Secretary WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 1

The U.S. Assistant Secretary for War. Mr. Dwight P. Davis, or Missouri, has succeeded Mr. J. W. Weeks (who resigned owing to ill-health), as…

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Morocco War French Operations in the Wet Season (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 7

It is reported from Fez that the French and Spanish forces have attained all their objective prior to the advent of the rainy season, which will prevent further…

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War on Reds Six Communist Leaders Arrested Sedition Charges Home Secretary's Anti-Anarchy Drive

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 1

Decisive steps have been taken by Sir Joynson Hicks, Home Secretary to combat the menace of Communism in Great Britain Six leading Communists were arrested to-day at the Communist headquarters at Covent Garden, they were charged with…

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Soldier Killed Hit by Passing Tram WYONG

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 15 October 1925 · page 1

Private W. O'Connell, of West Maitland. was killed white proceeding to Sydney by train this morning. as the result of leaning…

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Morocco War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 7

It is officially announced in Madrid that the Spaniards frustrated a Riff offensive at Amekran. Twenty-five thousand Spanish troops will shortly proceed…

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French War Debt American Displeasure an Act of Bankruptcy (Australian Cable Association.) New York

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 October 1925 · page 7

It is reported from Washington that assurances that American bankers will not lend money to foreign Governments against the administration's wishes have…

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The War Over

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 5

"The Times" says:—"The little town of Locarno, beautiful among the mountains at the northern end of Lago Magglore, has now its assured place in…

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Marvellous Cures Solar Rays and Fruit Save Life of Baby Soldier Takes Chance Chest Specialist Performs Remarkable Operation

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 October 1925 · page 1

Two remarkable triumphs of medical science, one by physicians and one by a surgeon, are being discussed in London. A baby, which had neither moved nor cried for a year, is being restored to normal by solar rays and a fruit diet…

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War in Syria Damascus in Danger LONDON, Monday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 October 1925 · page 1

A Paris message states that the rebel Druses have entered the southern quarter of Damascus. The position is reported to be…

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War in China Large Armies Ready Triangular Situation (Australian Cable Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1925 · page 5

The triangular military situation in China is most interesting. The Wu Pei Fuites control Hupel and Chekiang, with which Chang Tso Lin has not…

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Anzac Day Holiday Extended SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 5

The Banks and Bank Holiday Bill, which provides that when Anzac Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a public holiday, was…

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Avoiding War Good Progress Made WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 1

The White House announcer has issued the following statement: President Coolidge believes that a limitation of armaments conference in…

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Mistaken Impression Renewing War Loans MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 2

It has come to the notice of the Federal Treasury that some owners of 4½ per cent. 1925 war loan, who had lodged their bonds with a bank…

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Chinese War Central Provinces Support Wu Pei Fu (Australian Cable Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1925 · page 7

The situation is developing most rapidly. Wu Pet Fu has definitely come out against Pekin and Mukden. He will arrive at Hankow to-day, where he will…

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The Here Fliers of the Pacific Americans Get Rousing Welcome Home

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 10

A SAN FRANCISCO WELCOME.—Left to right: Machinist's Mate W. H. Bowlin, Lieut. B. J. Connell (Pilot), Commander John H. Rodgers, Aviation Pilot Skiles R. Pope, Radio Operator O. G. Stantz and Supervisor Angelo Rossi. In the…

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Morocco War French Fall Back Advance at Other Points (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 5

The Madrid newspapers publish a message from Melilla, which says that the French forces commanded by General Boichut, who were holding positions at…

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Brutal Turks Massacre and Outrage in Mesopotamia Tales of Horror Making War on Babies and Defenceless Women

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 October 1925 · page 1

The Turks have added another proof to the many that they have already given of their unfitness to govern any other human beings. Refugees who have reached territory protected by the Iraq Government tell ghastly tales of the atrocities committed against Christians…

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They Did Not Know War Loan Benefits MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 9

Personal Inquiries among holders of 4½ per cent, unconverted loan stock and bonds have been continued by the Federal Treasury…

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Moroccan War the French Losses Cost of the Campaign (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 October 1925 · page 7

According to a summary of the French losses during the present warlike operations in Morocco and Syria, reported to have been given by M. Painleve, the…

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