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The wars & local soldiers, 1930

769 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 35 of 39

French War Bonds British Holders' Position LONDON, November 5

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 8

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. F. W. Pethick-Lawrence), answering questions in the House of Commons with regard to British representations…

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Returned Soldiers' Work Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 November 1930 · page 9

It was alleged at a meeting of the Trades and Labour Council to-night that returned soldiers were being given employment at rates which were even below…

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A London Letter Britain's Problems—A Wonder Wireless Palace—Testing a Grocer—New Motor Engine. the War and Its Problems. London, September 23

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 November 1930 · page 5

THREE volumes of exceptional interest constitute the latest additions to "The Home University Library" published by Thornton…

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Armistice Day Cessnock Celebrates Arbitration, Not War

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 7

Armistice Day was celebrated at Cessnock yesterday with a service in front of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall. The ceremony…

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War Service Homes Increase in Average Cost Problem of Arrears

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 November 1930 · page 10

The annual report of the War Service Homes Commission states that the average cost of construction of dwelling houses has increased in each of the States. The…

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Limbless Soldiers' Competition

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 November 1930 · page 8

The following are the results of the word-building competition conducted in connection with the Limbless Soldiers' No. 7 Art Union—Beatrice Roxburgh. "Loma…

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War or Peace World at Cross-roads Mr. Gelling's Address Work of League of Nations

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 8

"I believe that humanity is at the cross-roads," said Mr. B. Gelling, of the League of Nations Union, in a stirring appeal for world-fellowship, made at a meeting in…

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Ex-soldier's Death Mate's Grim Discovery

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 2

"I found him in a sitting position near the back gate. I caught hold of his hand to shake him, and found it was cold, I struck a match and held it to his nose,…

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Wreaths for Dead British Soldiers Are Made by German Hands! London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 5

THOUGH the British legion poppy factory, which uses magnolia leaves from Italy, is now beginning to preserve its own leaves…

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Loan a Patriotic Issue Back to War Days "Subscriptions for Loan a National Duty" Government Appeal Action of New South Wales Premier Amazes Members of the Council Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 November 1930 · page 8

Now that the terms of the £28,000,000 Conversion Loan have been settled, its success will be made a patriotic issue in a manner reminiscent of the war years. The Government will appeal to the people to…

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War on Wife Is Blamed Way Out

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 6

'A' young woman who is always quarreling with her husband is told by Miss Dorothy Dix where she is at fault. She tries to do…

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Interventionist War Eight Professors Charged Overthrowing Soviet Moscow, November 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 8

Eight professors attached to technical and military schools will shortly face charges of having plotted an interventionist war for the purpose of…

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France Pays a War Debt

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 November 1930 · page 4

ENGLISH exchanges express the indignation of British bondholders at the latest instance of the practical Gallic wit. During the war, when the franc was at 25 to the £1, loans wars floated in Britain for the aid of our Ally, and the British investor…

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Farm and Dairy War on Insect Pests

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1930 · page 14

It has been conservatively estimated that the losses due to insect attacks on our cereal, fruit, vegetable, and other crops range from 5 to 10 per cent. of the…

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Japan's Premier Wounded by Assassin's Shot Hopes for Recovery Crime Was Inspired by Depression Kobe

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 November 1930 · page 1

A major intestinal operation has been performed on the Prime Minister (Mr. Osachi Hamaguchi), who was…

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"War Has Failed."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 4

"War is a malignant growth on humanity, and I certainly do not agree with those people who say that humanity needs war as a tonic. If it does humanity…

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N.Z. Film War Ends CHRISTCHURCH

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 8

Acting Prime Minister Ransom has announced that the hold-up in the film position had ended, and that the supply to exhibits will be resumed…

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Returned Soldiers Pleased with Lang Might Grant Request That Bavin Refused

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 7

The Newcastle Returned Soldiers' League is pleased with the new Premier (Mr. Lang), because he thinks that he will be…

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"Prepared for War" Mussolini's Strong Words LONDON, November 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 8

"There is no Government in Europe, which is not cognisant of the warlike efforts of its neighbours, yet they talk of peace," writes Mussolini, in the "Daily…

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War Pensions Higher Than Ever Before CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 10

War pensions in force are 279,285 with an annual liability of £7,762,508, both figures being larger than ever before with no sign of a peak being reached. This…

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