War Pensions R.S.S.L. Officer Here Many Applications
"Forced out of employment by the present depression, dozens of men still suffering from old war wounds are now applying for war pensions. I…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1931
983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 50
War's War! Chinese Assaulted Young Man Fined 10s
Sounds similar to an aviary of disturbed starlings filled the Newcastle Court-house to-day, during the bearing of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Pensions Sixty Newcastle Claims Adversity Hits Diggers
Authorised to lodge claims for pensions on behalf of 60 returned soldiers of the Newcastle district, the Pensions officer of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Day
In response to a request from the local branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Cessnock Council last night granted permission for a street…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Day
The Cessnock branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has been granted permission by the council to hold a parade on Anzac Day, leaving Westcott-street at…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →War Bridge
The first of a series of War Bridge evenings was held in the West Maitland School of Arts of Thursday, under the management of a committee of ladies, led by Mrs…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →The Air "War," 1931
Again this year the Royal Air Force will engage in mimic war, devised to test the home defence system. For a number of days and nights in July the fighters…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Cawnpore Riots 100 Dead; 500 Wounded Situation Grave (Australian Press Association.) CALCUTTA, March 26
Latest reports from Cawnpore reveal that the situation is most grave. In fierce fighting in the streets, up to this morning, over 100 have been killed,…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Soldier's Body Denied Christian Service London
A STIR has been caused by the refusal of the Vicar of Wivelsfield, Sussex, to permit the body of an ex-service man named Cottingham…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Should Police Wear a Soldier's Badge? Returned Men in Protest Alleged Misuse Muswellbrook
Returned soldiers are considerably incensed at the admission of a policeman in giving evidence that he, the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Miner Wounded
Harry Blair, 27, of 4 Orlando-road, New Lambton, was treated at Newcastle Hospital last night for lacerations of the left wrist, and numerous incisions of he face…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Speers' Point Returned Soldiers' Reunion
A successful smoke concert or [?]. reunion of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League (Boolaroo, District Sub-branch) was held in Speers' Point Hotel on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Soldier's Badge Case Legal Action Likely
Legal action is likely to be taken by the R.S.S.I.L.A. in connection with the allegation that a constable had admitted that he wore…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Anzac Day Diggers Preparations
At an executive committee meeting of the Returned' Soldiers and Sailors' League last night, the following Anzac Day officers were appointed:—…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Toll of the War Soldiers Still Suffer SYDNEY
Reference to the toll of the war was made by a member of the Repatriation Commission (Mr. R. W. Carswell) when speaking at the annual meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Three Shots Constable Wounded Lambton Sensation Sequel To Car Chase
Traffic Constable Edward Mabbutt, attached to Newcastle Police Station, was shot in cold blood by a suspected car thief at Lambton last night. He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A London Letter The National Anthem—Politics, Industry. and Law—Story of a British War Prisoner—The Industries Fair. LONDON, February 19. Music for the King
THE version of the National Anthem used at the Three Choirs Festival, and now in dispute from a verbal standpoint, is that of Sir Edward…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Ex-soldier's Ill-fortune
Robert Read, a one-legged former soldier, had more than his share of ill-luck during the week. His wife was admitted to hospital some days ago…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Special Anzac Issue of "Reveille" Returned Soldiers' Magazine
In commemoration of Anzac, the Returned Soldiers' League is publishing a special and enlarged issue of "Reveille," which is mainly devoted…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Anzac Day at Kearsley
Kearsley Parents and Citizens' Association has decided to celebrate Anzac Day at the local school on Friday, April 24. Efforts are being made…
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