Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1925

750 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 38

Help Wanted Limbless Soldiers Strong Criticism

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 April 1925 · page 5

"I do think it is a shame that I have to stand here this afternoon and ask for assistace for limbless soldiers," said the Mayor of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Limbless Soldiers Support for Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 7

A meeting was held in the council chambers, Watt-street, yesterday, for the purpose of assisting the movement to raise funds to relieve the distress…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Soldiers and Church Refusal to Attend Service Court Martials Follow

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 3 April 1925 · page 2

A year ago the case of Corporal Woods, who was at a Woolwich court martial ordered severe punishment for refusing to attend an Army church…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Anzac Day Public Holiday Demanded

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 3

In his annual report to the State Congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League, to be held next week, the general secretary. Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Moving Picture Show How Bill Won the War

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 4

Discussing the military death penalty, which was never applied to Australians, Colonel White said that while [?] out of every thousand Australian…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Returned Soldier's Death Illhealth Affected Mind

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 4

An inquest was held yesterday at the Newcastle Courthouse by Mr. G. T. Edwards, the deputy coroner, concerning the death of Jonathan Peace, which occurred…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Limbless Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 4

The people of the Newcastle district are asked to assist the Limbless Soldiers' Association, the objects of which are to help the men who lost…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

No Aliens Soldiers on Warpath BRISBANE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 April 1925 · page 3

Returned soldiers have resolved to enter an emphatic protest against the influx of aliens. At a meeting of the Brisbane branch…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Willie's Version Germany and War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 April 1925 · page 1

The Berlin correspondent of "The Times" states that the ex-Crown Prince (Little Willie) has finished dealing with Germany's war…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Found Drowned Returned Soldier's Death River Tragedy

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 6 April 1925 · page 5

The deputy district coroner (Mr. G. T. Edwards) conducted an inquiry this afternoon at Newcastle courthouse, into the cause of the death of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Ready for War How Germany Organised Secret Army Another Napoleon Efficient Men, Munitions and Organisation Ready LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 1

Notwithstanding the Armies of Occupation, restrictions in all directions, Allied control commission and other devices used by the Allies to ensure the observance of the conditions laid down by the Treaty of Versailles, Germany has been able to organise an army estimated to…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Limbless Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 5

A meeting was held in the council chambers yesterday, in connection with the Newcastle and district fund for the limbless soldiers, and the concert in the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Shot Her Jealous Soldier Manila Tragedy Manila

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1925 · page 1

Following an amateur concert at the Army and Navy club on Saturday night, Lieutenant Joan S. Thompson, of the U.S.A. Army, murdered…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Toll of War Soldiers Still Paying Many Deaths Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 3

Just on 2000 returned soldier' pensions of the Repatriation Department died in Australia last year. This announcement was made by…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Theft of a Watch Sorrowful Ex-Soldier

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 8 April 1925 · page 3

John Hardman (31), laborer pleaded guilty, Before Mr. Shropshire, S.M., In Newcastle Police Court to-day, to a charge of having, at Newcastle on…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Memories Airship Over London LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 1

Airship R33's night flight of 15 hours was successful. She returned safely to her Fulham mast. Many Londoners were awakened by…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Kurdish Revolt Religious War Fight Against Turkey (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 5

The first direct news of the Kurdish revolt is telegraphed by Mr. C. J. Ketchum, the correspondent of the "Daily Express," from Goyan, on the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Limbless Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1925 · page 5

In response to the appeal on behalf of limbless soldiers, Mr. S. Nicholls, honorary treasurer, Newcastle, has received donations amounting to £8 2s 6d…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War Clouds

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 5

From Concordia to Discordia! Once more are they at it, telling us that the War that was to end War has only paved the way for a worse. Two voices are…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War Inventions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 April 1925 · page 10

How profitable it is to invent things for war—when they are accepted—is shown by this article in an English paper…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →