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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 23 of 50

A London Letter The War-time Naval Blockade—Scott's Flight to Australia—Gliding as a Sport—Luxurious Motor Ship—A Paradise for Animals. the King's Recovery. London, April 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 5

THERE was fear earlier in the week that the King's indisposition might interfere with a series of engagements arranged for him in the next…

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Tug-o'-war Match

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 7

In a match for £5 a-side, Bellbird defeated Millfied in a tug-of-war contest on Lavender Park on Saturday afternoon…

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Facts Will Amaze the Public War Dismissal Revived Miss Douglas-pennant Woman's Air Force Commander. London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 6

"Worse than the Dreyfus case," is how General R. D. B. Blekeney describes the case of Miss Douglas-Pennant, whose dismissal from the…

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Mother's Thanks to Diggers' League Soldiers' Burial for Dead Son

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

"Your loyalty to one another is an everlasting credit to you." This passage in contained in a letter received by the Newcastle…

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Returned Soldiers' Congress. Resolutions From Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 5

To-morrow night's meeting of the Newcastle Returned Soldiers' League will be set aside for the formulation of resolutions to be included in the…

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Thirteen Years Since the Big Push Returned Men's Reunion on August 8

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

Memories of the "Big Push" in the early dawn of August 8, 1918, will be revived at the big annual reunion the Newcastle returned soldiers in the…

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Exhibition of War Relics Soldiers Keen on Mayor's Project

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 4

The Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Parker) said to-day that representatives of the Returned Soldiers' League had discussed with him his proposal…

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Two Men Wounded Melbourne Shooting Affray Dying Depositions Taken Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 5

Two men were seriously wounded in a shooting affray in Therry-street, City, late this afternoon. The victims are: Frederick Butler 32,…

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"Lost Tribe" Never Heard of World War BERLIN, June 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1931 · page 5

"Never heard of the world war, the death of the Czar, not the birth of the Soviet," is the description of the "lost tribe" of 500 people in the Arctic delta…

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Tug of War Cessnock Contest

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 6

Many ropes are daily being stretched on the coalfields in preparation for the northern tug-of-war championship. which will be decided on…

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Motorist's Death War Episode Recalled LONDON, June 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 7

A tragic death has befallen G. E. Williams, 20, who was shot down when flying over the German lines at 5 o'clock on Armistice Day Morning, 1918, lay for nine…

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Overseas Trade Imports at War Level Big Increase in Exports Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 7

The overseas trade summary for April, issued by the Acting Commonwealth Statistician (Professor Giblin) to-day, shows that the value of…

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Prussian Cenotaph Unveiled Gold Melted Down From Pre-war Decorations Hindenburg's Appeal London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 6

PRUSSIA'S cenotaph, a plain five foot block of black granite from Sweden, was unveiled today as salute of 101 guns was fired and 54…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1931 · page 9

Mr. A. Logie presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Abermain subbranch of the Returned Soldiers' League, in the Drill Hall on Monday night. A…

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Questions. War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 6

Mr. R. James (Hunter) asked the Minister for War Service Homes (Mr. Parker Moloney) whether it was proposed to reduce the costs of such homes by 20 per…

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Synod Discussion On War Peace Motion Complete Abolition of War Is Debated Bishop's Doubt "Are We Prepared to Drag Down the Force Which Has Maintained White Australia"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 1

"The only way the white race has been able to maintain its supremacy has been by the force of arms," said the Bishop of Newcastle (the Rt. Rev. de Witt Batty), at the Anglican Synod to-day…

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Boolaroo Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 June 1931 · page 3

A meeting of the Boolaroo and District Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League was held at Mr. Simpson's residence on Tuesday night. Mr. R…

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Anzac Ball Preparations in Hand Price Tickets

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 8

Preparations have progressed in connection with the Anzac Ball, and last night the committed decided to fix the price of tickets at 10s 6d…

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War Service Homes' Application

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 7

An application was made by the War Service Homes Commission, before Newcastle Summons Court today, for the possession of the dwelling…

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"Not Compatible" War and Christ's Teaching Synod Discussion Prayers for World Peace

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 5 June 1931 · page 4

On the resumption of the second session of the 23rd Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle, at Tyrrell hall yesterday, the debate was continued on the motion moved…

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