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The wars & local soldiers, 1925

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"Look Out for War!" Mr. Charlton at Kurri World Problems

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 5

Disarmament of the World's Peaco was the subject of an interesting address by Mr. Charlton, M.H.R., at Kurri last night…

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GREECE-ROUSED Going to Talk of War with Turkey Patriarch Enfelled Situation Regarded as Extremely Grave LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 1

A grave situation has aricon in Greece owing to the action of the Turkish Government in expelling the Patriarch of Constantinople. Greece has gone into mourning, and a former Minister for War says that armed force is the only way to make the Turks see reason…

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Mr. Wilbur on War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 5

It is reported from Washington that Mr. Wilbur, the Secretary of State for the Navy, has issued a statement ridiculing the stories appearing in the press,…

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World's Peace Remove War's Causes LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 1

Mr. Frank Kellogg, the retiring American Ambassador to England at a farewell dinner, said "the world's peace will not bo kept by large…

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Didn't Start It Luther's Impudence Germany and War London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 1

The German Chancellor, Dr. Luther, addressing the foreign press, bitterly complained of the Allies' allegations that Germany was evading the terms…

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Empire Unity Prospect of a Sudden Outbreak of War Old System Must Go For Safety Dominions Must Put Houses in Order LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 1

That there are pressing reasons, why the Empire should put its house in order, is emphasised by "The Times" in a leading article. It declares that Australia is the only Dominion which has taken any practical steps towards achieving Empire unity…

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Roads or Buildings War Service Homes

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 1

The War Service Homes Commission in a letter to Waratah Council last night asked that the construction at roads in the Crebert-street…

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Croydon Disaster Old Man's Story Unsuitable Site Government Blamed London, Tuesday. War Invention Claim LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 February 1925 · page 1

MR BRACKLEY, the Superin[?] of Airways, Ltd., gave evl[?]ence that he had repeatedly reported that the Croydon aerodrome Alexander Gore, an octogenarian engineer. is claiming before the inventors' commission for an award for the design of motor launches. He…

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Moroccan War Fresh Outbreak LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 1

Everything points to a recrudence of the hostilities in Morocco, within a few days, says "The Times" Tanglers' correspondent…

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Empire in Danger Possible Split over Foreign Policy Vital Problem Secession as Only Alternative to Joining in War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

"The problem of how to make the Empire of self-=governing nations agree upon and support a common foreign policy ultimately involves the Empire's existence," says "The Times." "Unless they can agree it is only a question of time when they will…

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"No Disputes" Returned Soldiers' League SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

The refusal of the State Executive of the Returned Sailors' and soldiers' Imperial League, to be embroiled in either political or industrial disputes…

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A Soldier's Masquerade

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 5

"Le Petit Parisien" relates the story of a man named Trappe, who lived in Paris for ten years as a woman, but went to the battlefront as a corporal in…

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Food Control Adventure in Collective Trading War Time Example Profit that is for the Good of the Community LONDON, December 28

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 1

Mr. H. N. Bra[?]sford, the Editor of 'The New Leader," discussing the Royal Commission on Food Prices, calls attention to one method of control which was used in war time. He wants to know why it should not be revived now — the control by…

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The War Debts

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 5

It is understood in Paris that the British Note on international debts is a concise document, elaborating the principle that Britain requires no more from…

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Prospect of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 5

A Copenhagen telegram states that General Birke, the Military Chief of Staff, criticising the Government's disarmament bill, declared that the prospect…

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Mosquito War Newcastle Offensive Female Fiends

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 4

Swat that mosquito! Throughout the week this is the cry in Newcastle. A great offensive is being launched…

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Death From Scalds Wounded Man Crawls from Under Tram Brush Creek Smash Happened Too Suddenly to have Chance to Escape

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 5

While the West Wallsend tram was climbing a bill near Brush Creek at 12.50 a.m. last Sunday week, the tram left the line and the engine capsized. Norman Riley Horn, better known as Robert Jeffrey, a passenger…

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French War Debt Britain's Proposals Friendly Discussion (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 7

It is semi-officially stated in Paris that the French Government will devote the whole of its attention to the British Note on the repayment of the French…

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Soldiers' Holdings Appraisement Board Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 February 1925 · page 6

During the last session of the State Parliament, a bill was passed designed to reappraise soldier settlers' holdings, and providing for the appointment of…

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Getting Ready Preparations for Next World War New Army Scheme "Burden and Honor Will Fall Upon the Territorials" LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 1

"In times of peace prepare forwar" is a maxim which it still observed by all Governments. Much has been said of late in regard to the navai side of defence, but the British military authorities have not been idle…

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