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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Chinese Situation (Continued from page 1.) We'll Enlist! R.S.L. Men Ready Presidents Assurance Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 January 1927 · page 6

Should the Federal Government find it necessary to appeal for troops to go to China, the president of the New South Wales…

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War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 4

The provision of facilities for the acquisition of homes by men who had served in the war and by dependents of those who had fallen was an…

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War on Motors Man's Direct Action SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 10

"He held green flag in his hand and as a motor car passed him he would pull it up and then bang the bonnet with a stick, to which the flag…

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The Flying Habit Preparing for Next War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 1

"The sea habit formerly contributed to the growth of the Empire, which must now cultivate the air habit to ensure development and…

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War on 'Buses Tramway Men's Request Traffic Control Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 7

A deputation of Newcastle tramway men urged the Premier to-day to vest tho control of traffic in the Railway…

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The Chinese War Britain's Attitude Entirely Defensive (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 5

Information received in British official circles indicates that the reported defeat of Marshal Sun Chuan Fang was only in an unimportant skirmish. Serious…

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"You're a Liar!" . Trouble at Waterloo Aldermen at War Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 3

"You're a liar—a beastly liar!" Alderman Willcox was addressing Alderman Blanchard, and the atmosphere was stormy, at the meeting of…

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In the Theatres Soldiers' Screening Mile, from Armentieres Royal's Proposal

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 10

A special screening of "Mademoiselle From Armentieres," to which limbless or maimed soldiers have been invited by the management, will take…

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Work for Soldiers Protest to Premier SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 January 1927 · page 10

In reply to the Returned Soldiers' league, which urged upon the Federal and State Governments the necessity of providing suitable employment for…

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War Epic Mdlle. From Armentieres Private Screening

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 7

Old soldiers never die—never die. They simply fade away! The [?] humor of the British Tommy under the most adverse…

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Rapped on Knuckles War Office Propaganda LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1927 · page 1

It is believed that the recent vigorous official statements, deploring the inclination in some quarters to construe the Government's policy in China…

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Pen-notes and Pencillings. the Chinese War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

To be as instructive as possible, the map shows Greater China as well as China Proper. The former is indicated by that dark line so marked in two…

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PARLEZ-VOUS ? "Mademoiselle Armentieres" Royal's War Drama

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 2

"Mademoiselle From Armentieres hasn't been kissed for 40 years Inky Pinky parley-voust!" To the tale of "Mademoiselle From…

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Mother's Protest "Who Won the War?" SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 5

Writing from Mingo Crossing (Q), a woman whose son was killed at the war, asked the State executive of the Returned Soldiers' League what it…

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Chinese Situation (Continued from Page 1.) No Intervention, France Fears War Communists Fail Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 January 1927 · page 4

By 402 votes to 126, the Chamber of Deputies rejected the Communist motion for the intervention of the French Government regarding the…

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"Mlle, Armentieres" Royal's War Film

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 6

"Mademoiselle From Armentiores," the new British war film, is the principal attraction at the Theatre Royal to-day. The feature will be screened…

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War Homes Complete Reorganisation Colossal Scheme Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 3

A review issued by the War Service Homes Commission of its operations up to the end of last year, reveals that 29,957 homes have been…

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Cancel the Lot! Allied War Debts Rotarian's Advice

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 31 January 1927 · page 7

"Cancel the whole of the war debts!" This somewhat unusual advice from the American point of view was tendered to Newcastle Rotarians to-day in…

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Chinese Factions Prepare for War Clash of Armies Battle May Rage Near Shanghai Decisive Action Northerners to Attack Hankow

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1927 · page 1

Reports received from the U.S.A. Government, says a message from Washington, state that a da[?] battle is expected soon between the Chinese factions within shell fire of Shanghai…

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Preparations for War North v. SOUTH

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1927 · page 7

Latest moves by the Northern war lords indicate an early offensive against Hankow, which the Cantonese made their headquarters shortly after they captured…

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