"Fine Old Warrior" Famous Carrier Pigeon War Record London
The Duke of York visited old comrades at the piegon show, where he made the acquaintance of carrier pigeon F9562, which conveyed the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1928
753 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 35 of 38
Doctors' Reassuring Bulletins Concerning King's Illness Alarmist Peer Talks of War with America Tons and Guns "Foolish to Pretend All is Well" LONDON
"It is foolish to pretend that all is well between Britain and America," said Lord Lee, of Fareham, who proposed the health of the United States Ambassador, Mr. H. B. Houghton, at the Newsvendors' Benevolent Association's dinner to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Distressed Soldiers' Fund
Sir,—With regard to recent collections and carnivals to obtain funds for the relief of distresses soldiers. I wish to ask, through your paper, if any relief…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Pictures Singleton Soldiers' Purchase SINGLETON
Twenty-six war pictures of scenes from the several fronts, have been purchased by Singleton Sub Branch of the R.S. and S.I. League from…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Port War Want Our Trade London Leads London
Behind the announcement that the Port of London Authority has arranged for Mr. T. B. Toovey, principal assistant to the general…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Cycling Newcastle Speedway Soldiers' Benefit
The benefit meeting at the Sports Ground speedway to-morrow night, in aid of the Returned Soldiers' Benevolent Fund, should provide a splendid…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Soldiers' Pensions
Prolonged discussion took place yesterday at the Federal Congress of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League on the question of a Pensions Appeal Board…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Celebration of Anzac Day
"That the Returned Soldiers' League in each State make a concerted and sustained effort towards having Anzac Day declared a statutory industrial holiday,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Outlawing War
There was evidenced of bitter feeling at the sittings of the New Zealand Presbyterian Assembly when a "peace manifesto" prepared by a committee…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →War Homes Commission
The Returned Soldiers' Congress in Sydney yesterday carried the following resolution—"That this conference, after years of experience of the War Service…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →'Bus War Carrington Council Wins Service Ended
"That we have been harassed to such an extent by Carrington Council that it is impossible to keep running." was the reason given by Mr. W. Johns,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Motor War Big British Combine LONDON
The British motor trade is believed to be on the eve of one of the biggest amalgamations outside of America by the formation of General…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Jobs Found for Soldiers
According to a statement made at the Returned Soldiers' Congress in Sydney, yesterday, 82,427 positions were found for returned soldiers in Australia during the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers in Public Service
After a short discussion, the Returned Soldiers' Congress, which is sitting in Sydney, yesterday carried a resolution to the effect that steps be immediately taken…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Influx of Aliens Soldiers' Congress Demand Inquiry. Sydney
The Returned Soldiers' Congress to-day decided to ask the Federal Government to hold an inquiry into the influx of aliens into Australia. Delegates described the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Soldiers' Sympathy His Majesty's Reply. Sydney
The Returned Soldiers' Congress, which is sitting in Sydney, sent a cable message to His Majesty the King on Wednesday, conveying the sympathy of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Service Homes Occupiers' Association Reforms Wanted
Newcastle War Service Homes occupiers have submitted to the Returned Soldiers' League a list of suggestions for improving the lot of War…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldiers' Pilgrimage
"That this congress recommend the Federal Congress to arrange a pilgrimage of all armies that fought in the Great War to some common memorial on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wireless and Soldiers
The Returned Soldiers' Congress decided on Saturday to approach the Commonwealth Government, and request that blinded ex-soldiers who have wireless…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Back From Grave Soldier in Reunion Embraced Waitress
A soldier who had been mourned by his family as killed in the war walked into the Carlton Restaurant, Cardiff, and there followed a dramatic…
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