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The wars & local soldiers, 1927

657 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 33

Soldiers' Day Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

I earnestly appeal to the citizens of Newcastle and district to help in raising funds for the purpose of assisting and caring for those who were unfortunate…

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Soldiers' Day Mayor's Special Appeal Deserving Cause

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

"I earnestly appeal to the citizens of Newcastle and district to help in raining funds for the purpose of assisting and caring for those who were…

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War in China (Continued from Page 1) Shipping Watched Harbor Closed at Night Consular Protest Shanghai

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 7

A piquant situation has been caused by the action of General Li-Pao-Shang the Shanghai Defence Commissioner, in proclaiming that the…

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Soldiers' Day Appeal

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

I earnestly appeal to the citizens of Newcastle and district to help in raising funds, for the purpose of assisting and caring for those who were unfortunate…

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No Oil War Mexican Law Accepted WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 6

The Mexican President, General Calles, writing direct to Senator Borah, declares that 38, which constitute the majority of American companies…

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Nicaraguan War Britain Not Involved Train Fired on Corinto (Nicaragua)

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 March 1927 · page 8

Almost the first action of Captain Leckie, commanding the British cruiser Colombo, on arrival here, was to go on board the U.S. warship…

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French War Debt

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

Mr. Mellon the United States Secretary of State announces that France has agreed to in make a first payment amounting to 10.000,000 dollars, on her war debt,…

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A War Incident

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 March 1927 · page 8

A sergeant wanted to send a message to another sergeant, no he posted men along in a line to the spot required. Some of the men were bad…

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Soldiers' Day Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1927 · page 5

I earnestly appeal to the citizens of Newcastle and district to help in raising funds for the purpose of assisting and caring for those who were unfortunate…

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Wallsend War 'Army' Rescues Strays Harassed Inspector

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 4

An "army" of Pittown residents has declared war on the Wallsend Council impounding officer. Members of the army…

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"War Guilt Lie" Germans Declare Innocence LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 1

The Berlin correspondent of "The Times" says that to mark the completion for publication of the German war history, the Reichstag…

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BIG A.L.P. CRISIS War is Declared by the Opposing Factions

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 March 1927 · page 5

The most serious crisis in the affairs of the Australian Labor Party for many years has arisen. Open war[?]re has been declared between the A.W.U. and Lang-seale factions of the party…

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Mr. Churchill's War Book

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

Mr. Griffiths, in the course of a question in the House of Commons, obviously referring to Mr. Churchill's book on the war, in the course of a question…

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War and Wheat Scare Causes Boom False Alarm Chicago

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 March 1927 · page 1

Wheat bounded forward upon a report that Signor Manuel Tellez, Mexican Ambassador, had been recalled from Washington upon the…

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The Chinese War Cantonese Draw Closer Fighting Near Soochow (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

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

Marshal Chang Tsung Chang is strengthening the garrison of Soochow, owing to fear of a possible southern attempt west of the Taihu Lake to cut…

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The Chinese War Cantonese Advancing Another Strike Preparing (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 March 1927 · page 5

It is now clear that the Southerners are making a big effort to reach the Shanghai-Nanking railway, Chang Tsung Chang's main line of communication…

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The Chinese War Northern Troops Pouring Into Nanking (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 March 1927 · page 5

There is a lull in the military situation. Both sides are bringing up their reserves. Northern reinforcements continue to pour into Nanking. Yesterday…

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War Veterans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 5

Sir,—In your report of the Naval and Military Association's functions, which appeared in Monday's issue, one of the speakers is reported as having stated…

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America's War Loans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 7

The Unite States Treasury has announced the refunding of the second Liberty Loan, involving over 3,000 million dollars worth of bonds…

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Australian War Memorial Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 8

Senator Glasgow stated to-night that at a meeting of the board of management of the Australian War Memorial, held to-day, it was decided to lend to the Federal…

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