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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 25 of 50

War Debts Problem Hopes for American Assistance (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, June 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 7

The "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic correspondent outlining the conclusions of the conversations at The Cheqners, says, "The conclusion was reached that the…

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War Debts Owed America May Be Cancelled Informal Discussion Initiated President Hoover Sympathetic "Limit Armaments" Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 1

Indications accumulate that President Hoover is giving sympathetic consideration…

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German Mission King Receives Ministers First Since War Plea for Mutual Co-operation (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, June 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 7

The German Chancellor (Dr. Bruening) and the Foreign Minister (Dr. Curtius), who had conversations at the week-end with the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay…

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Soldiers' Pensions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 June 1931 · page 10

Sir,—The campaign for a reduction of war pensions, compensation given to the returned soldier for disabilities received in the war, and in many cases most…

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Constable Is Questioned on Attitude to Returned Men Arrested Man's Allegations Denied in Court Starting Price Betting Charge Pensioner Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 1

Allegations that he had said to a returned soldier arrested on a S.P. betting charge: "There will be a lot…

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Tug-o'-war Championship

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 June 1931 · page 9

A tug-of-war championship of the South Maitland Coalfield is announced to take place at Cessnock on Saturday. July 4. There will be a sweepstake of 5/ per man,…

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Anzac Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 6

A meeting of women was held at the Town Hall today with the object of forming a committee to assist, with tho Anzac Ball…

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"T.b." Soldiers Safeguarding Pensions CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 June 1931 · page 9

Representatives of the "T.B." Soldiers and Sailors' Association to-day waited upon the Minister for Health (Mr. McNeill), with the request that the…

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The Fruit War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 14

The old feud between the barrowmen and the fruit shops has broken out with renewed bitterness. The last round in the fight was won by the shops, when…

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Death of War Victim at Woy Woy Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 5

Detective-sergeant Munday, of Newcastle has taken charge of the inquiry into the death of Albert Ikin aged 57, whose body, with a severe…

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Armidale Soldiers Protest Against Pension Cut ARMIDALE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 June 1931 · page 9

The Armidale Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, has decided to forward, through the Federal member, a vigorous protest against the proposed reduction of…

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Cessnock Tug Of War

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 5

A sweepstake tug-o'-war has been organised for Saturday next at Cessnock Lavender Park. Seven teams of six aside, have already nominated, and…

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Strong Opposition to Pension Cuts Move to Get Government to Reconsider Soldier Members Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 June 1931 · page 5

Vigorous opposition will be brought in Parliament to any general cut in soldiers' pensions, and efforts are being made to induce the Government…

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"Promised Pardon" Convicts Who Fought in War New Book's Allegation London, June 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 7

A remarkable allegation against the French treatment of Devil's Island convicts who participated in the war is made in a book published to-day…

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Wounded His Friend and Shot Himself Dead Charlestown Shooting Case Shots in Dark Newcastle Coroner Returns Verdict of Suicide Dramatic Story "There Can Be No Motive for Shooting Black They Were Bosom Pals"

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 1

The bark of a gun in the darkness— Silence. Then another spurt of flame, a second report, and two crumpled figures on the ground. Silence again broken only by the moans of the…

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Movement to Unite All Soldiers in One Association Newcastle Motions for State Congress

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 16 June 1931 · page 3

A movement to unite all returned soldier organisation in one body was commenced at last night's meeting of the the Newcastle Returned Soldiers'…

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Soldiers' Pensions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 June 1931 · page 10

Sir,—Though I am a pacifist, and loathe war and militarism in every shape and form, and am a firm believer in peaceful arbitration for the settlement of…

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Federal Treasurer Announces Drastic Cuts in Soldiers' Pensions Drastic Cuts in All War Pensions Treasurer's Proposals Stagger Diggers T.B. Sufferers Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 7

Representatives of every returned soldier organisation in the Commonwealth were staggered last night, when…

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War Risks Sea Captain's Adventures Commander of Mongolia

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 13

Prematurely grey from his war experiences, Captain H. R. Rhodes commands the R.M.S. Mongolia, the modern mail steamer which was built to replace her…

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War Debts Suggested Moratorium Germany's Appeal American Official in London (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, June 16

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 June 1931 · page 8

Coincident with the return from New York of Sir George Paish, former adviser to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on financial and economic questions, who…

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