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The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Theatre Royal "The One Woman" Drama of War

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 11 June 1928 · page 3

Delicate hands have shaped the destinies of nations, and have moulded the lives of our greatest men. Wherever one may look the individuality…

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Memories of Anzac Landing for the Movies LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 4

The landing at Gallipoll will be reenacted at dawn to-morrow at Fort George, Inverness (where 600 Cameron Highlanders are proceeding on…

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The Chinese War Shanghai

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 5

It is officially confirmed from Pekin that General Sun Tsu. of the 6th Shanst Army Corps, took over control of the City of Pekin on Friday…

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Entertained by Soldiers Speech by Mr. Lang. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 5

Captain Kingsford-Smith and his companions were entertained at dinner tonight by the Returned Soldiers' League. There was a large attendance, and much…

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Paltry Sum £5000 For Pacific Fliers Soldiers' Criticism Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 12 June 1928 · page 5

Candid criticism of the Federal Government's grant of {3000 to Kingsford-Smith and his companions was delivered at a dinner…

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Tribal War? Uneasiness at Rabaul Spears Thrown Rabaul

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 4

Uneasiness is felt with regard to a possible outbreak of native fighting in Rabaul. ON Empire Day a big fight…

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The Chinese War Feng's Treachery Breach of Agreement (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1928 · page 7

Reports from Pekin indicated that the situation is grave, and pregnant with disastrous possibilities, as the result of further their treachery by Feng Yu Hsiang…

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Anti-War Pact

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 6

The British Foreign Secretary (Sir Auston Chamberlain), stated to-day that the Indian Government was happy to accept the invitation of the U.S…

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Struggle for the Pacific Chinese Prophecy of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 12

"On one side will be China. Russia, and Japan, supported more or less effectually by all nationalist Asia; on the other will be the United States, Britain,…

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War Outlawry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 5

Sir Austen Chamberlain, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has transmitted to Mr. Atherton, the United States Charge d'Affaires in London, a message…

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Razor Slash Young Woman Charged Man Wounded Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 7

"The police found her with blood on her and with a bloodstained razor in the rooms. There were nine other razors in the house."…

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"Shoulder Arms" Chaplin War Comedy CALCUTTA

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 1

Acting under instructions from his Government, the German Consul General, Baron von Plessen, has approached the Bengal board of censors…

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Treasure Trove Salving Rich War Cargo LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 June 1928 · page 1

The Italian ship, Artiglis, carrying apparatus claimed to enable divers to descend 30 fathoms, is attempting to salve the cargo of precious stones…

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Paper War Publisher Claims £5,000,000 Secret Rebate Alleged Repudiation of Huge Contract OTTAWA

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 1

The suit for £5,000,000, field by George Randolph Hearst, the American millionaire publisher, against nine Canadian newsprint manufacturers for alleged breach of contract, has created a tremendous sensation…

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Anzac Memorial SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 9

The Civic Commissioners support the proposal for the erection of an Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. It is thought that the best site will…

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Touch and Go Marine Cooks' Trouble Peace or War? Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 June 1928 · page 7

Events to-day should determine whether there is to be a recurrence of the cooks' dispute or a complete understanding regarding the…

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Shell Explosion Two Killed: Four Wounded LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 9

"The Daily Mail" says that an 18-pounder shell exploded amongst observers during short range artillery practice at Buddon Camp,…

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War in Pacific! Union Council is Alarmed Militant Action

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 June 1928 · page 6

That there was danger of a new world war, threatening to embroil the nations of the Pacific, was stated by the Fan Pacific Relations Committee…

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American War Films

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1928 · page 3

The doors of the moving picture houses of Canada should be nailed up until pictures can be shown that will not let children grow up believing that the United…

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Sporting War "Tin Hares" v. Race Clubs Betting Position Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 25 June 1928 · page 5

A direct challenge to the racing clubs of Sydney has been thrown out by the Greyhound Counting Association, which races at Epping. The…

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