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, 1927

657 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 1 of 33

Civil War in Brazil New Orleans

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 1 January 1927 · page 1

Advices from an official source in the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) declare that Government troops vanquished a rebel column after…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"The Next War."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 4 January 1927 · page 5

French experts declare that no matter what decisions may be reached in international conference, it is an undoubted fact that in the next war all nations will…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Nicaraguan Civil War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 7

The bloodiest battle of the present civil war in Nacaragua has ended at Pearl Lagoon, where, after three days' fighting, the Liberals overcame the Conservative…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Novel Memorial Paying Off War Debt LISBON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 4

The funding of the Portuguese war debt to Britain has caused the greatest enthusiasm. Officers of the Braga Garrison offer…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

War Clouds United States and Mexico Kellogg Denounced "Things Happen Quickly"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 5 January 1927 · page 1

The possibility of war between the United States and Mexico is being discussed in both countries. ("Sun" Special)…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Portuguese War Debt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 5

It is reported from Lisbon that the funding of the Portuguese War Debt to Britain is causing the greatest enthusiasm. The officers of the Braga garrison offer…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

War-time Sketches "Diggers'" Offerings

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 9

The inimitable sketches by Pat Hanna and Bert Gilbert, which recall far-off war days in France, cause many a ripple of laughter nightly at the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Meat War Sharing the Markets LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 7

After two years of meat War costing the companies ten millions, three companies, vesley's Armour's. and Swift's have reached an understanding…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

"Human Rope" Tug of War in Scott's Struggle for Child

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 7

Possession of a child was violently contested by its separated parents and grandmother in the publicity of a Newcastle departmental store…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Nicaraguan War Extending American Occupation Troops for Capital Senate Opposition to Operations

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

United States forces have been ordered to occupy the capital, which is in danger of capture by the vic­torious rebels and their Mexican allies. It is announced that this step is being taken at the request…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Chinese War (Continued from page 1) Lives in Danger Hankow Position Worse British Fears London, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 10

"The British community at Hankow is in extreme danger," says Sir Percival Phillips, cabling to the "Daily Mail."…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Attacked Soldiers Germans Acquitted LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 January 1927 · page 1

A message from Wesbaden (Germany) says that the British court acquitted four young Germans accused of attacking two British soldiers, one…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

More Troops Americans in Nicaragua "Act of War" Kellogg's Policy Denounced

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 1

Mors American marines have been ordered to Nicaragua to reinforce the troops already there ("Sun Special)…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

War On' 'Buses Trades Hall Joins In "Declare Them Black" Child-Labor Allegations

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 7

The Newcastle Trades Hall Council has now definitely joined with the Tramway employees in the fight against motor bases. At a meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Nicaraguan War (Continued from page 1) Mexico Too Ships May be Seized LONDON, Thursday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 January 1927 · page 5

The State Secretary, Mr. Kollogg, this afternoon declined to discuss reports that Admiral Latimer had been Instructed, If necessary, to seize on the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wounded by Toy Actress's Strange Mishap New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 6

According to the newspapers, Mignonne Mauger, described as a beautiful Australian actress, who came here to participate in a Broadway production…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Family Allowances. Development of System Since the War How It Works in Europe

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 7

In Europe—and especially in France—the system of paying family allowances in addition to wages or salaries has made striking progress since the war. The rapid rite in the cost of living is chiefly responsible for…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Sword and Plough Canada's Soldier Farmers OTTAWA

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 8 January 1927 · page 6

Of 30,000 soldiers settled upon the land in Canada from 1917 to 1924, a thousand received. Government aid, and six thousand had sufficient money…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

An Actress Wounded

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 January 1927 · page 5

According to the newspapers, Miss Mignonne Muager, described as a beautiful Australian actress, who came to New York to take part in a Broadway…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Wants War" Charge Against Coolidge Mexican Dispute Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 January 1927 · page 4

The Secretary of State, Mr. Kellogg, has summoned the Senate Foreign Committee for to-morrow to discuss the question of Nicaragua, and there…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →