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The wars & local soldiers, 1930

769 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 39

Slanders War "Generals Die in Bed" New War Book New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 7

Charles Yale Harrison, the youthful author of "Generals Die In Bed" Is surprised at the storm following the publication of his book in London. He…

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War Books Australian Methods Criticism Too Strong London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 1

"The criticism that is permitted in Australian War History is often very strong, especially where reference to…

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Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1930 · page 13

Sir,—Two letters which appeared in recent issues of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" written, or supposed to have been written, by soldiers' wives, seem to me to…

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Rifle Shooting Big Anzac Range Prize Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 3

The Rifle Association's 66th annual prize meeting to be held on Anzac Rangae, Liverpool, from October 11 to October 17, provides the largest one week rifle prize…

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War on the 'Buses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 4

Railwaymen claim a victory over the buses in the transport war, in the case of the through service between Newcastle and Cessnock, introduced on Saturday…

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Caused Riot Soldier's Carelessness Indian Disturbance Rifle Accidentally Fired (Australian Press Association.) CALCUTTA, June 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 5

The accidental firing of a rifle by a British soldier in Peshawar on Saturday, had its sequel in a serious riot during which the troops were forced to fire on…

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"Men May Come—-" But Don Goes On Forever Force Taken Cavalry Still Effective Arm China's War spring Campaign in Full Swing PEIPING

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 3 June 1930 · page 1

A general Northern advance in the province of Honan, following the launching of a vigorous offensive on the night of May 30, is claimed in official despatches here. The Northern cavalry is reported to have captured…

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Anzac Ball Newcastle Soldiers' Plans Governor Invited

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 4

The Anzac Ball tills year is to be run by the returned soldiers themselves on August 21 In the Town Hall. The State…

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Tied to Stakes Deserters During War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 9

The tragic story of three non-commissioned officers of the Durham Light Infantry who were manacled, tied to stakes, and short at dawn was revealed in a…

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Widespread Flooding Causes Heavy Damage in Gippsland Areas :: Air Mail 'Plane Delayed Diggers Protest War Senn'ce Homes Newcastle Decision

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 8

The Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association decided last night to protest to the Ser the Home…

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Soldiers' Institute Legal Action Forecast Government Reply

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 5

A reply from the Under-Secretary for Justice (Mr. Kessell) was received by the Newcastle branch of the H.S.S.I.L. of Australia last night to…

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Salt Raid Indian Rioting Many Wounded Calcutta

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 June 1930 · page 1

Ten thousand people mustered for what was described as the final mass raid on the Wadala salt…

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Fierce, Fighting China's Private War PEITING

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 1

The recent fighting In Honan has been the most severe since the establishment of the Republic, according to…

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War in China Government Threatened Critical Situation Nanking Forces Retreating SHANGHAI, June 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 10

Despite rigorous censorship by the Nationalist authorities, authentic foreign naval and military communiques reveal that the Nationalists are facing defeat at…

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Behind the Veil War Council in 1918 Mr. Hughes' Attitude Tribute to General Monash (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, June 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 9

A remarkable tribute is paid to General Sir John Monash by the military correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," who to-day makes a lengthy reference to an…

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Weston Soldiers' Settlement Conveyance of Pupils

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 6

Mr. Gorge Booth, M.L.A., has received the following letter from the Minister for Education. Mr. D. H. Drummond—"In further reference to the…

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Soldiers Protest War Authors Disrespect Dead London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

THREE thousand ex-service men attending the British Legion's Conference at Cardiff adopted a resolution condemning war books, and…

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Afridi "War" Raiders Surrounded Four British Dead London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 1

The full story of the Peshawar operations show that the Afridi raiders were encircled by two columns,…

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Inquiry to Be Held Oversea Soldier Settlers MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 8

The Minister for Lands (Mr. Bailey) announced to-night that a royal commission, comprising a Federal judge and two other members, was to be appointed to…

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War Book Banned Armidale

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1930 · page 6

Helen Zenna Smith's war book, "Not So Quiet," has been banned from the Armidale City Library…

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