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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1930

769 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 39

Returned Soldiers Aroused Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 10

The Federal President of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League (Mr. G. J. Dyett) has been in communication with all returned soldiers' State executives on the…

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Bitter Debate Preference to Soldiers Government Attacked "Unionism Before Patriotism" CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 3 May 1930 · page 10

Colonel D. C. Cameron (Brisbane) moved the adjournment of' the House of Representatives to-day to discuss the Government's decision to alter the…

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Like in the Great War Days

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 5

The subr[?]ine M. ashore at St. Just. Cornwall. She lies on an even keel. and is very little damaged. Built during the war she had been sold out of the service. It is supposed the vessel was in low at this time she ran ashore…

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"Journey's End" Impressive War Play Production in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 6

Pathos and tragedy heroism, and an irrepressible humour clothing courage in the face of danger, all mingle in R. C. Sheriff's war drama. "Journey's End."…

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Picture shows Theaters Journey's End Great War Play at Civic Tense Scenes

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

The whine of a sholl--louder and louder, then crashl Portion of the dug-out caved in, blocking the doorway. The light from a…

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Facing Crisis Over Soldier Preference Scullin's Problem Opposition Talk of Censure CANBERRA, Monday

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 6

There are prospects of a sensational political coup arising out of the Government's change of policy on soldier preference…

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Censure Motions Federal Opposition Ready Treatment of Soldiers Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 5

Arising out of the Government's withdrawal of preference to returned soldiers, it is now practically certain that the Opposition will launch simultaneous censure…

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From the Capital Preference to Soldiers Referendum and Bank Bills Canberra, May 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 4

Ever since the time the soldiers returned from the war it has been the practice to give them preference in employment on Government works. In fact,…

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Federal Government Perturbed by Soldier Preference Issue Dissension Australian Cricketers (Continued from Page 1) Clever Tactics How Colt Beat Bowlers Skill and Ease McCabe Needs More Practice LEICESTER

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 6 May 1930 · page 6

Don Bradman's knowledge of bowlers tactics and wicket conditions is astounding. To-day he again displayed cunningness…

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Soldiers' Orchards

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 6

The Minister for Lands (Mr. R. T. Ball) has approved of the constitution of a fourth Home Maintenance Area Board to deal with orchard settlements. It will be…

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In the Balance Question of Preference to Soldiers Cabinet to Decide To-day Ministers Consider Appeal of Soldiers' League CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 7

The fate of returned soldier preference is still in the balance. Following interviews with Mr. Dyett, President of the Returned Soldiers' League, to-day, the Prime Minister (Mr. J. H. Scullin) took the matter before the…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 10

Throughout the Commonwealth another Anzac Day has been reverently commemorated. Thousands of people that thickly line the route of the march and gaze upon…

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Anzac Day Echo

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 9

Aid. R. Elliott, Secretary of Aberdare Extended Miners' Lodge was subjected to some criticism at a meeting of his lodge yesterday for the attitude he adopted…

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Anzac Day Address

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 5

Sir,—I was one amongst the thousands who listened and was thrilled with the stirring address delivered by Rev. E. H. Wilson, at King Edward Park on Anzac…

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For Distress Northern War Chest Fund £600 Available Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 6

The Minister for Repatriation (Mr. Anstey) has approved of the balance of the Newcastle and Hunter River District War Chest…

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Acceptors for Rosehill and Rosebery War Plans Nanking Musters Troops for Big Offensive Shanghai

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 10

Various reports indicate Nanking's change of plans from defensive to offensive in the near future. The Northern commanders have…

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Germans to Compete International Horse Show First Time Since War (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, May 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 8

For the first time since before the war, at team of officers from crack cavalry regiments of the German Army will ride in the International Horse Show, at the…

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Menace to Japan Singapore Naval Base 'Preparation for War' Admiral Dewar's Contention (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, May 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 8

Admiral K. G. B. Dewar, of Royal Oak court martial fame, who since his retirement from the Navy has joined the Labour party, contributes to to-day's "Daily…

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Policy to Stand Preference to Returned Soldiers Mr. Scullin's Announcement Government Complies With Soldiers' League Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 7

The Prime Minister (Mr. Scullin) announced in the House of Representatives yesterday that, in response to representation on behalf of returned soldiers' organisations, the Government had decided to maintain unqualified…

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Gallery Notes the Preference Issue When Soldiers Disagree CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 8 May 1930 · page 6

This morning the Leader of the Opposition (Mr. Latham) addressed a little friendly note to the Prime Minister informing him that the Government's attitude in…

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