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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

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Germans and the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 November 1927 · page 7

Hitherto German historians have explained the defeat of their armies by declaring that the civilian front broke but one of the most potent causes of the…

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War Comedy Lyric Theatre

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 November 1927 · page 11

Unlike the majority of war comedies, there is a definite plot in The Gay Retreat." showing at the Lyric Theatre to-day. It is a hilarious…

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War on Flies The Undertaker's Friend Defence Measures

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 November 1927 · page 9

Each summer there are the difficult problems of controlling the fly and mosquito. These dangerous and troublesome pests are once more…

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Grown Ready War Lord's Intention Chinese Throne "Military Mountain Era" TOKIO

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 November 1927 · page 1

Japanese correspondents at Pekin report that Marshal Chang Tso-lin, the Northern Chinese war lord, and most powerful leader in…

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Australia's War Debt

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 4

Australia's debt to Britain on account of money borrowed for war purposes is necessarily a heavy burden, but no complaint has ever been…

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House of Representatives Australian War Debts Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 5

In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Charlton (N.S.W.) asked whether the Shipping Board was unanimous in favour of the sale of the Commonwealth ships…

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Rain of 'Planes I Picture of Next War LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 1

That air fighting in the next war will occur ar great height and between machines of enormous speed is the belief of experts, says…

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Major Bowie Admits that Giles Encountered a Storm "Yes, a Brain Storm" Wordy War Over Flight Attempt Giles Hits Back 'Can't Tell Weather from Arm Chair'

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 25 November 1927 · page 1

"The only storm that Captain Giles encountered was a brain storm," says Major Bowie, head of the San Francisco Weather Bureau. "There is no doubt in my mind that Giles did meet bad…

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ONE-SIDED German War Film LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 November 1927 · page 1

Boyd Cable, the Australia author, is editing a German official war film to render it acceptable in Britain. At present two-thirds is occupied with…

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Ominous Rumblings Disturb Europe's Peace Shadow of War Roland Threatens Lithuania Russia Watching Uneasiness Grows in Eastern Europe

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 November 1927 · page 1

The dark shadow of war once more hangs over Europe. A clash between Poland and Lithuania is imminent, and it is believed that Russia will intervene on behalf of the latter…

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Civilian and Soldier

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 November 1927 · page 14

The future historian of the war will find it very difficult to justly assess the comparative part played in the struggle by the soldier and the politician. But the…

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Outlawry of War Washington

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 5

The United Press Agency reports that President Coolidge does not favour the resolutions which are expected to be introduced in Congress proposing the…

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War Heroines Entertained in London LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 1

Mademoiselle Leonie van Houtte, who won the decoration of the Legion of Honor for war services, and Miss Richardson, who was conspicuous in…

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Coastal Orchards Research Station Wanted War on Pests

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 3

The recently held annual general conference of the Fruitgrowers' Federation of New South Wales adopted a resolution, asking the Government…

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War Prophecies French Apprehension 1935 a Crucial Year (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 5

Startling prophecies regarding the next war were made by M. de Jouvenel in a message to the London War Danger Conference…

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Waterside War May Affect Seamen Serious Position Complete Hold-up Feared SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 7

Next Wednesday is likely to be the most fateful day since the waterside workers ban on overtime was introduced…

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Waratahs Avenge 20-Year-Old Defeat by Wales "Soviet's Plot" Raising European War Scare Danger Minimised Germany Refuses to Become Excited LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 November 1927 · page 1

"The Soviet's plot to secure Germany's co-operation in alarming the world by proclaiming the danger of war in Eastern Europe has failed," says the Berlin correspondent of the "Weekly Despatch."…

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No War Belief in Britain Baltic Crisis London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 1

The British Government does not believe that war between Poland and Lithuania is likely. The Lithuanian army has been…

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War Pilgrims Veterans to See France British Legion's Plan

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 November 1927 · page 9

The visit of thousands of British war veterans to France next summer, which is to be organised by the British Legion, will be the simplest yet…

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Limbless Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 1 December 1927 · page 6

The executive committee wish it to be known that this appeal to the people of New South Wales is not only for the limbless soldiers of Sydney, but the 1100…

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