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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

533 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 27

Empire Problems Dominions and War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 1

Replying in the House of Lords to Lord Parmoor's question whether the position of the Dominions in the great of Britain becoming a belligerent…

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Empire Conference Position of Dominions in Event of War (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1926 · page 5

Replying in the House of Lords to Lord Parmoor's question whether the position of the Dominions, in the event of the country becoming a belligerent…

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Track Work Paterika's Fast Six Colara Lad and War Peep

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 July 1926 · page 7

There were not many horses sent along at a fast rate on Broadmeadow race tracks this morning. The course proper was avilble for…

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Tragedy in Melbourne Triple Murder and Suicide Two Others Wounded Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 August 1926 · page 5

A terrible tragedy was enacted at East Prahran yesterday, when Sydney Oakley, 34, gardener, murdered three of his children, wounded two others, and then took…

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War and Panic French Troops Suffer in Syria Damascus Isolated Kurds Join Forces With Insurgent Druses

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 August 1926 · page 1

France's foreign troubles are once more gathering thick and fast. French troops have suffered a severe repulse in Syria, and panic prevails in Damascus, which has been isolated for several days…

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Insurance Risks Lang's Promise to Soldiers SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 August 1926 · page 5

"Where an employer doesn't insure his employee, but carries the risk himself and discriminates between the fit and unfit, of which returned soldiers…

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Echo of War Turkish Leaders on Trial LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 1

"The Times" correspondent at An gora says that the Tribunal of Independence has begun the trial of 49 members of the Committee of Union…

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Shadow of War Dangerous Situation in the Balkans Jugo-slavs and Bulgars Russia Blamed for Fanning Fires of Hate

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 1

Europe is again threatened with war, and it is reported that Russia is providing Bulgaria with arms for use against Jugo Slavia, Greece and Rumania. It is rumored that Bulgarian troops are advancing towards…

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Government and Soldiers Statement by Premier Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1926 · page 7

Speaking at the opening of the Returned Soldiers' Congress to-day, Mr. J. T. Lang, the Premier, said that the State Government recognised the league as the…

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War Service Homes Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, the Minister for Works and Railway tabled the report of the War Service Homes Commission for the year…

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Not Asking Favors Britain and War Debt LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 August 1926 · page 1

On the motion for the adjournment, of the House of Commons, Colonel Wedgewood Benn (Labor) called attention to Anglo-American relations…

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Italian War Bread

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 7

With a view to limiting the importation of wheat, in order to improve the exchange value of the lire, the Italian Government has decided to standardise…

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War on Brigands Last of the Mafia

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 August 1926 · page 8

The Rome correspondent of the London "Morning Post" recently reported as follows:— The Mafia, a terrorist secret society that…

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Anzac Square

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 12

The proposal for the establishment of on Anzac Square in front of the present Federal Parliament House has become very popular. When completed it will…

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Some War Claims

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 5

It is reported from Washington that conversations on commercial and other claims between the United States and Britain are expected to be renewed in…

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The Old Pre-war Veteran

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 8

Jones was taking his annual holiday motoring about the country. At least, h[?]told all his friends that was what he was doing…

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Man of Parts Naval Hero at Tennis Sport and War London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 August 1926 · page 1

In the semi-final of the navy tennis singles championships, Commander Carr, an Australian, beat Commander Lovearand, 3—4. 3—0…

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The Chinese War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 5

A Canton communique states that the General Staff at the front has telegraphed to the Nationalist Government reporting the defeat of Wu Pei Fu's troops on…

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Good Percentage War Service Homes MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 3

In the House the Minister for Works and Railways tabled the report of the War Service Homes Commission for the year 1925-26…

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Rescue Stations Dummy Training Tunnels War on Gas

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 August 1926 · page 7

Mine employees will go to their jobs at the pit bottom with a new felling of assurance when the mines rescue stations, now being built, are…

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