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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1928

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Modern Naval War H.M.A.S. Canberra in Action Battle Fleet at Sea Australian Seamen Show Ability INVERGORDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 1

"To-night we go to war." The Canberra, after 10 days' exercises at Invergordon, will steam out at 2 p.m. towards Rosyth in company with the Atlantic Fleet, Vice-Admiral Sir Hubert Brand commanding…

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Relief for Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 6

In the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon, Mr. Booth asked the Chief Secretary whether he was aware that returned soldiers on the South Maitland…

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Returned Soldiers Benevolent Fund Saturday's Gymkhana

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 8

A meeting of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Benevolent Appeal Fund Committee was held in Newcastle Council Chambers last night to make…

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Soldiers' Appeal Big Reception for Fliers Gymkhana Day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 October 1928 · page 4

Navigator Litchfield will accompany Flight Lieutenant Ulm to Newcastle for the big gymkhana to be held in the Newcastle Showground on…

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Cricket War Maitland Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 7

At a special general meeting of the Hunter District Cricket Association to be held in Maitland to-night, there is every prospect that the final…

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War 'Planes for Australian Air Force

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 1

The Westland Wapitt two-seater general purposes biplane (Bristol Jupiter engine), of which type 28 machines have been ordered for the Royal Australian Air Force, This machine may be used for reconnaissance, army co-operation work and bombing. It is filled with two…

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Returned Soldiers Benevolent Fund Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

Arrangements are well in hand for the aerial, naval, military and civil pageant to be held on Saturday in aid of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial…

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Soldiers' Appeal Long Sports Programme Saturday's Procession

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 6

The Brewers' Association has decided to help make the big procession on Saturday a huge success. Yesterday, Mr. Hall, of Tooth's, Ltd.,…

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The Causes of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 11

"When it was known that Dr. Inge was to deliver the sermon in Geneva Cathedral before the opening of the Council meeting, considerable perturbation was…

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Final Shots Maitland Cricket War Expulsion Lifted Opposition Fights Hard

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 7

In the face of strong opposition, a special general meeting of the Hunter River District Cricket Association in Maitland…

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Golf District Association. the "T.b." Sailors and Soldiers' Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 2

This event, 18 holes stroke handicap, will be played to-morrow on Steel Works links, at Mayfield, concurrently with a stroke handicap, open to all members of…

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To-morrow's Pageant a Fine Programme Soldiers' Benevolent Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 8

The aerial, naval, military, and civil pageant to be held in Newcastle to-morrow to aid the benevolent fund of the local sub-branch of the Returned…

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T.B. Soldiers' Fund

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 6

Mr. P. O'Connor, of the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers' Distress Relief Fund, writes:— The T.B. Digger is up against it,…

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Air Pageant Nine'Planes for Gymkhana Soldiers' Appeal Arrangements for Parade and Sports

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 8

Nine 'planes will make an aerial pageant of the gymkhana in aid of the Soldiers' Appeal, at Newcastle Showground to-morrow. Mr. H. A. Litchfield, the navigator, will represent the crew…

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To-day's Pageant Soldiers' Benevolent Fund

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 4

The details of the big pageant and gymkhana to be held to-day in aid of the appeal on behalf of the benevolent fund of the Newcastle branch of the…

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HOLD-UP! — for Charity Ned Kelly's" Gang On the Job Soldiers' Procession Light Horse, Army and Navy March

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 6

Clad in all hit grim and picturesque armor, Ned Kelly held Newcastle up to-day. He clutched a rifle menacingly in his hands, while his gang relieved hundreds of Newcastle people of their money…

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For Soldiers Showground Gymkhana Military Displays

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 3

Nearly 5000 people were present when the gymkhana, held on the showground, commenced this afternoon. The weather was…

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£300 for Soldiers Gymkhana Proceeds Anzac Appeal?

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

As a result of the procession and gymkhana in Newcastle on Saturday the R.S. and S.I. League Fund will benefit to the extent of about £300…

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German Raiders Our Navy in the Pacific War History

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

IN October, 19l3, Australia's first complete and official naval squadron was officially welcomed at Port Jackson…

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Soldiers' Appeal Saturday's Pageant a Big Success

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 29 October 1928 · page 4

The principal streets of Newcastle resounded to the skirl of the bagpipes, the measured tramp of marching feet, the clatter of iron-shod cavalry mounts, and…

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