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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 19 of 50

Deputation Seeks Pre-war Mining Wage Proposals in Britain London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 8

THE Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay Macdonald), accompanied by the Lord Chancellor (Lord Sanky) and other Ministers, received…

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Soldier' Preference Is Act Carried Out? Allegation Denied

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 May 1931 · page 2

Returned soldiers want strict employment preference throughout the Commonwealth, as provided, under the Returned Soldiers'…

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Military News Success of Anzac Parade Soldiers' League Trophy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 13

The Returned Soldiers' League trophy, which was won by the 1st Field Artillery Brigade for turnout and marching in the Anzac Day parade, will be presented to…

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A Wizard of the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 May 1931 · page 5

Sir Alfred Ewing, who is to be next year's President of the British Association, is renowned as the cypher-wizard of the Admiralty during the war. He was the…

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Lord Irwin National Welcome Home Work in India "Won the Confidence of All" (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, May 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 6

In connection with to-day's great national welcome to Lord Irwin on his return home after a memorable period of office as the King's representative in…

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War Correspondent Seriously Ill London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 4

Mr. Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, the War correspondent, has congestion of the lungs, and his condition is grave…

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ASHMEAD-BARTLETT War Correspondent Dead LONDON, May 4

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 5

The death has occurred at Lisbon of Mr. Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett. C.B.E., the well-known war correspondent. He had been sent to Lisbon as the representative…

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Milk Vendors' War in Sydney Farmer Receives Less Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 4

As a result of the extension of the milk was in Sydney, milk is being sold at from 3d to 5d a quart in nearly all suburbs…

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Anzac Cup Presentation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

The Anzac Cup will be presented to the wining unit, the 1st Australian Field Artillery Brigade, Commanding Officer, Lt.-Col. E. T. Harnett, V.D., from the steps…

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Presentation of Anzac Cup Parade Through Streets To-night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 6

Winners of the Anzac Cup, the First Brigade Field Artillery will parade through the city streets to-night to the Town Hall, wheer the coveted…

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Milk War in Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

A milk war, which started some time ago in the outlying suburbs of Rockdale, Burwood, Concord, and Campsie, has now spread into other Sydney suburbs, and…

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Lunatics As Good Soldiers Battalion Refused by War Office a Doctor Tells London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 6

Diggers who achieved a reputation as storm troops on the Western Front may be interested to learn that Dr. E. H…

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"Wore a Soldier's Badge" Gambling Case "Constable Was Indiscreet" Says Magistrate Long Argument Crowded Court Listens to Soldiers' Charge Against Constable Kenny

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 5

On the ground that by his actions he had no intent to make any personal gain, Mr. Stevenson, S.M., at Newcastle Police Court to-day dismissed the charge against Constable Kenny, of Newcastle Police,…

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Returned Soldiers' Charge Against Police Constable Kenny Dismissed Saluting Flag in Schools Clergy's Attack on Government Empire Day Speeches

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 5

Attacks upon the State Government for its alleged indifference to Empire Day were features of the speeches…

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Anzac Day of 1931

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 11

Again another memorable day has been commemorated, and as we throng the city and watch the men march by, our thoughts run riot in many directions…

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Anzac Cup Presentation Scene Goodwill Gesture Diggers to Recruits

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 9

Enacted before the main entrance to the Town Hall last night was an impressive ceremony, representing a gesture of good will from war veterans to a volunteer force…

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The War's Tragic Legacy

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 4

A POWERFUL reminder of the evil effects of the Great War is that it should be necessary 13 years after its termination to make an appeal for renewed activity on the part of the supporters of the Red Cross Society…

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Was "Indiscreet" Use of Soldier's Badge Constable Kenny Charged Information Dismissed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 10

Constable Harold Douglas Kenny, of Newcastle, appeared in a new role at the Newcastle Police Court yesterday. He was the defendant in a case in which Frederick…

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No Eviction! Workless Soldiers Kurri Branch Decides

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 5

There was a large attendance at a meeting of the Kurri sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League in the Kurri Drill Hall last night…

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Constable Wounded Attempted Murder Charge MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 10

Charged with the attempted murder of Constable Hutchinson at Whitfield on February 22, Joseph McFarlane, 38, rabbit trapper, was remanded by the City…

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