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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Modern Nero Chang at the Seaside War Clouds Peking

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 1

If Nero fiddled while Rome was burning. Chang Hsue-Hliang, the young Governor of Manchuria, will go down…

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French War Debts Agreements Ratified Government Victory Paris, July 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 7

The Chamber of Deputies voted in favour of the ratification of the London-Washington agreement by 300 votes to 292. The issue was uncertain until the…

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"Anti-sydney" Grazier on Wool War Sends Clip to Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 6

"Primary producers like to be given a hearing, and the way your representatives were treated has awakened the old British feeling—the bulldog—in the…

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Death and Desolation in Trail of Fierce English Gale Shots Fired Clash on Manchurian Front Unconfirmed Reports War Outbreak Still Doubted SHANGHAI

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 July 1929 · page 1

While further reports of actual fighting between Russian and Chinese outposts have been received, it is necessary to accept them with, caution. It is clear, however, that Soviet aeroplanes are engaged…

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Run to Toronto Anzac Ball Committee

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 2

The Water Board committee, in connection with the Anzac Ball, held a motor run to Toronto last Sunday. About 60 people made the trip…

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Russia and China will Avoid War "If Possible" Against War Reply to United States "Abide by Kellogg Pact" Ships Seized By Red Gunboats WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 1

The Chinese Minister at Washington (Mr. Wu) has informed the U.S. Secretary of State (Mr. Stimson) that it is his Government's intention to abide by the Kellogg Anti-War Pact…

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War Debts French Reservation Delicate Point Raised (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, July 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 7

Referring to the French debt ratification, the "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic correspondent says.—"Satisfaction with the Chamber of Deputies' unanimity is…

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MOTORS For Grace & Pace City 'Bus Policy Committee Accused of Somersault Internal War "Threat that It Might End in Court"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 23 July 1929 · page 3

The City Council is at war with itself about its motor 'bus policy. Last night the Finance Committee, which recommended the grunting of certain licenses, was accused of somersaulting, and with, one exception the applications were referred back to the Works Committee…

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Serious View War Debts Reservation Britain and France London, July 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 7

Closer examination of the French Chamber of Deputies reservation of debt settlement, asserting that France's payments will be dependent on receipts from…

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In Memory of Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 July 1929 · page 6

There was a short but impressive ceremony at the Cenotaph in Martin-place, Sydney, last evening, when the President of the New South Wales branch of the…

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Anzac Memorial Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 9

A strong protest against the Anzac Mcmorial Building being used for club and business purposes was made at a meeting of the Anzac Fellowship of Women, which…

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France Prepares for "International War Day" PARIS

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 1

The French Government is taking stern measures to prevent [?] orders, instigated from Moscow on August 1, set down for the [?] international as International War Day. Early morning raids were curried out on Communist…

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GOLF Soldiers and Sailors Cup Entries Called

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 25 July 1929 · page 2

August 3 is the date set down for the preliminary round of the "T.B." Sailors and Soldiers' Cup (an 18-hole stroke competition), which will take…

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Red Spies Prepare for Civil War many Arrests Foreign Countries Invaded LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 1

With August I set down by the Third international as international War Day, loss than a week off, Communists…

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Golf District Association T.B. Sailors and Soldiers' Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 26 July 1929 · page 4

August 3 is the date set down for the preliminary round of the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers' Cup (an 18-hole stroke competition), which will take place at the links…

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Coal War Issues Discussed Views of Moderates

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 5

A contributor, who signs himself "Detonator," discusses certain phases of the present coal crisis. It is published us a vigorous individual…

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War Service Homes Threatened Ejectments Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 27 July 1929 · page 11

Mr. R. James, M.H.R., said to-day that relative to his representations regarding the foreclosing on War Service Homes on the Northern coalfields, he had received…

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Red Rioters Preparations for "War Day" Three Killed Police Check London Demonstrations LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

All over Europe the struggle between Communists and the authorities is being intensified, the latter taking restricted precautions to maintain order on Thursday, set down by the Third International as International War Day…

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With Dying Soldier Prince at Bedside Pathetic Incident London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 29 July 1929 · page 1

How the Prince of Wales comforted a dying member of Toe H was related by Sir Robert Evans, who said Rev…

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War Pilgrims Australians In Paris Ceremony at Tomb (Australian Press Association.) PARIS, July 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1929 · page 5

The Australian war grave pilgrims deposited wreaths on the Unknown Soldier's grave in the Aru de Trimophe, selecting two war widows. Mrs. Welsh, of New…

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