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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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"Futility of Hate" Appeal to Soldiers SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 6

'A peace signed by soldiers is better than a peace signed by politicians. Contrast the Vccreeni[?]ing Treaty with that of Versallles."…

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Nicaraguan War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

A telegram from San Jose states that President Jiminez, of Costa Rica, announced yesterday that Senor Juan Sacasa, the head of the Liberal regime…

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Four Wounded Shooting at Kyogle Railway Camp Row Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 5

The Acting-Commissioner of Police (Superintendent Bramston) received a telegram to-day, saying that three men and a women were…

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American and Mexico May Fight War Talk American Forces in Nicaragua Extended Movement U.S.A. Clash With Mexico Likely

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 1

There is a growing feeling in the United States that war with Mexcio is inevitable. The Mexican Government resents U.S.A. intervention in Nicaragua and the American Government resents efforts to…

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The Allies in the Great War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 January 1927 · page 6

The soldiers and statesmen of 1914-18 have been discussed by Sir William Robertson, he was Chief of the Imperial General Staff during the most critical…

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No Mediation Nicaraguan War Goes On

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

MANAGUA (Nicaragua), Monday. President Diaz announced to-day that the Conservative Government is unable to accept the recent offer of…

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Old Stories Anti-Foreign Propaganda in China British Moving Out Rival Leaders Raising War Funds by Surtaxes

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 1

Anti-foreign propagandists in China are working up all the old stories to arouse ill feeling including the ancient one of foreigners killing Chinese babies. The stories are having the desired effect…

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Body in Shed Returned Soldier's Death SINGLETON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 January 1927 · page 4

John Bourke, a returned soldier, about 47 years of age was found Miss Hamilton, at Glendonbrook…

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"War Propaganda" Angry Scene in U.S. Senate WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 January 1927 · page 1

The Full Dress debate in the Senate upon Mexican policy turned into a religious jangle when Senator Heflin, a sensational Democrat from…

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War and Football Soccer Club's Trouble LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 1

The departure of marines for China has caused consternation among Chatham football enthusiasts…

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War on Willis Changes in Labor Policy Likely A.W.U. Takes Charge Campaign Against Noisy Red Element Forecast SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 January 1927 · page 7

The signal victory secured by the A.W.U. faction in the councils of the A.L.P., when the Executive decided to endorse the nomination of Mr. Theodore for the seat just vacated by Mr. Mahony, without the usual formality of selection ballot,…

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War Office Meat Contract

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 7

The Australian Press Association understands that Weddels and Company have secured the army tinned meat contract for their Argentine…

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War of His Own Newcastle Man's Offensive "Jobbed Some Pats"

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 5

James Edward Hannell, 24, laborer, started a little guerilla warfare on his own account in Newcastle Chinatown last night…

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Too Like Chicago London's Plague of Armed Crooks War on Gunmen Flying Squads and Special Constabulary to Operate

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 January 1927 · page 1

The British Home Office is making special efforts to stamp out the gangs of gunmen who have been terrorising London and the surrounding districts. Flying squads are to be organised in London and special…

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"War Paint" Peter B. Kyne Story Royal on

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 2

Peter B. Kyne has given the screen many of its greatest pictures. His descriptive powers, unrivalled story-telling ability, charm of method and…

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British Bogey Soviet Leader's Warning "Spectre of War" London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 1

Britain as the bogeyman is again conjured up in Moscow to persuade faithful Bolsheviks to subscribe to the Society for Military, Aviation and…

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War on Crooks London Police Score New Methods London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 January 1927 · page 1

One of Scotland Yard's new flying squads has broken up several gangs of housebreakers by adopting a new method of watching districts where…

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U. S. A. ANXIOUS 26 War Boats for Shanghai WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 January 1927 · page 1

The commander of the U. S. A. Manila fleet (Admiral Williams) has reported that 26 American warships in Chinese waters were converging on…

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The Chinese War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 4

The smile on our lips when we first heard of things a good many months ago, Bandit Ah Sin and Bandit Ah Clung, died where it was born as soon as we…

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War on Women Chinese Mob Outrages Missions Attacked Agitators Despicable Plot

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 1

At Foo. Chow Red agitators. stirred up the mobs to attack Nuns and other women missionaries by alleging that the Nuns…

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