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The wars & local soldiers, 1929

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Afghan Civil War CALCUTTA

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 1

General Nadar Khan claims a spectacular victory at Tirah over the troops of Hubidullah, King of Afghanistan. It is believed that he is…

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Old Rivals North v. Kurri in League Final With the elimination of South and War

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 27 September 1929 · page 2

A stirring game is expected in the first grade Rugby League final between North and Kurri at the Sports-ground. The winners will play Waratah in the Mullally Shield grand final…

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War on Mosquitoes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 5

Although all local Governments, municipal and shire councils are at this moment considering means of combating the mosquito during the approaching…

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War Epic Gilligan's Escape Crashed in Sea Saved By Carrier Pigeon LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 September 1929 · page 1

Referring to A. H. Gilligan's mention at a cricket luncheon of having fallen into the English Channel, the…

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Found in a Cave Wounded Man Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 6

Although he strenuously denied all knowledge of it, police believe that a wounded man, whom they discovered in a cave at Rose Bay yesterday afternoon,…

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Shots Exchanged Police and Four Boys Man Wounded in Foot Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 9

Shots were exchanged by the police and four boys early this morning from a kiosk in Albert Park, which, it is alleged, they attempted to rob…

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Chinese Peasants' Terrible Revenge on War-lord Lam Suspicions Anglo-American Naval Pact Difficulties Ahead Macdonald's Aim to Avoid Delays LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 September 1929 · page 1

The French and Italian press continue to express opinions regarding the visit of the Prime Minister (Mr. Macdonald) to America. The expected naval limitations agreement between…

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Literary Mud Clergyman Attacks War Book "Mire in a Uniform" London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 October 1929 · page 1

"The German war book, "All Quiet on the Western Front," is the most disgusting book I have read about soldiers. It is mire covered with a…

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Wouldn't Tell Wounded Man's Secret in Hospital Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 6

When Thomas Cardwell, who gave his address as Palmer-street, East Sydney, walked into St. Vincent's Hospital of 2 o'clock this morning,…

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Killed Three Farmer Runs Amok Four Persons Wounded West Australian Horror Perth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 9

Harry Hall, a single farmer, of Palmyra, ran amok with a revolver in the Palmyra district late last night, and as a result of his mad escapade three persons are…

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To Visit Gibraltar War Minister on Tour LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 1

It is officially announced that the Secretary for War (Mr. Shaw) and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty (Mr. Ammon) are to pay a…

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Soldiers' Leader Visit to Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 October 1929 · page 5

An official visit to the Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailor's Imperial League will be made by the recently elected State president…

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Wounded Man in Cave

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 6

The American who was found in a cave by police at Rose Bay on Saturday, suffering from a bullet wound in the leg, was yesterday removed from St. Vincent's…

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Wounded Man's Silence Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 6

Suffering from two wounds on the left side. Thomas Cardwell, of Palmer-street, East Sydney, walked into St. Vincent's Hospital this morning, and told the…

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Talk of Graft Premier's Spirited Reply Soldiers' Deputation Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 October 1929 · page 6

"It makes my blood boil that grave charges should be made against a body of public officers without their having a chance to defend themselves," said Mr…

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Sailors and Soldiers Letter to the Premier Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 October 1929 · page 8

Mr. T. R. Bavin, Premier, has received a letter from the executive of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia regarding the…

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Rozelle Bread War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 6

An "all-in" fight is being waged between certain shopkeepers and master bakers at Rozelle, and residents are reaping the benefit. There was another…

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"No More War" What The Last War Taught LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

After remarking that his friend "Jim" Thomas, the Lord Privy Seal, had brought good news of the King from Sandringham, the Prince of…

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From the Presses Dogs of War Byrne Historical Romance

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 4

Donn Byrne has chosen one of the romantic passages of British and European history. the Napoleonic Wars, as the background for The…

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Dearer Smokes U.S. Cigarette War Over New York

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 October 1929 · page 1

The cigarette war has ended. The leading makers have advanced the wholesale price 40 cents. (1s 8d) to 6 dollars 40 cents. (£1 6s 8d) a…

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