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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 34 of 50

Soldier Settlers Commission Not Wanted Conference in Sydney Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 9

The Soldier Settlers' Conference to-day rejected a motion from Inverell, that soldier settlements should be placed under a commission of three comprising a soldier…

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'Soldiers' League Has Done Wonders" Governor's Praise at Conference Opened To-day Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 7

A rousing reception was accorded the Governor, Sir Philip Game, when he rose to open the Annual Conference of the…

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Terrible Storms in Europe Eight Soldiers Killed by Lightning Tramcar Set on Fire London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 8

Eight out of ten North African soldiers were killed when the camp in which they were sheltering in Northern…

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Ministry Commandeers Flour at Darling Harbor N.S.W. Millers Won't Supply Shadler's Ltd. Yeast Manufacturers Follow Suit Dole Bread War Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 6 August 1931 · page 1

A dramatic move m the bread war was made this morning, when the Government seized about 780 tons…

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War's Toll Ex-officer Dies of Injuries MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 4

Never having recovered from the injuries which he received when he was blown up in France during the war, Lieut.-Colonel Harry McLeod Duigan, 54, died in…

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Governor Cheered Soldiers' Cordial Welcome Sydney Conference Opened Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 8

No greater welcome could have been accorded the Governor (Sir Philip Game) than that which he received from delegates attending the annual conference of…

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Soldiers' 'Big Push' To-morrow Newcastle Reunion

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 7 August 1931 · page 6

Arrangements have new been completed for the Newcastle Returned Soldiers' League annual reunion in celebration of the commencement of…

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War Against Crime

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 5

"Present-day criminals have realised the enormous possibilities of motor transport, but the police have been equally quick to appreciate the fact with counter…

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CZECHOSLOVAKIA Thriving Post-war State Consul-general's Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 7

No longer do Newcastle people think vaguely of Czechoslovakia as a small country "somewhere in the Balkans." The Czechoslovak Consul-General (Dr. Rudolf…

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Soldiers' Congress Dr. Purdy for Politics SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 10

Dr. J. S. Purdy informed delegates at the Returned Soldiers' Congress to-day that he intended to offer himself as a candidate at the next Federal election. He…

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Anti-war Procession

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 2

Sir—I must take exception to the "Newcastle Morning Herald's" report of the anti-war procession in Sydney on Saturday. I consider that I am in a…

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War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 4

The War Service Homes Commissioner is expected to visit Newcastle next month. Discussing matters in connection with the War Service homes in this district, Mr…

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Cause of War "None Solely Responsible" Deadlock at Conference Cleveland (Ohio), August 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 August 1931 · page 5

The international conference of the Young Men's Christian Association reached a deadlock to-day, over the question of German responsibility for the war…

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For Needy Soldiers A.I.F. Canteen Fund Eleventh Annual Report

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 3

The 11th annual report of the Australian Imperial Force Canteen Funds Trust for 1930-31, indicates that the funds administered by the Trustees, in the…

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Terrors of War "Disarmament or Extinction" the Demand for Peace

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1931 · page 5

Berthold von Deimling, formerly General Commanding the XVth German Army Corps, writes in the "Manchester Guardian."—…

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War Debts Suspension For Year Details Settled Payment by Annuities (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, August 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 5

The Conference of Experts appointed by Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Japan, to consider detailed measures required to give effect…

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Work for Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 4

Since the Glen Innes Municipal Council decided to appoint Mr. C. L. Colman to the position of meter reader, and to cancel the appointment of Mr. A. C. Paine, the…

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Shot Wife, Then Himself But Attack on Step-son Failed Ex-soldier's Act London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 8

Captain George Sept[?]mus Kingsell, 37, an Australian, who remained in England after the war, committed suicide after shooting…

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Captain Bracegirdle for Anzac Ball Formerly in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 8

Accompanying the Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) and Lady Isaacs on their visit to Newcastle for the purpose of attending the Anzac…

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Maitland and District News West Maitland "Better 'Ole" Ball Soldiers and Red Cross Effort

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 11

The "Better 'Ole" ball was a great social success in the Town hall, West Maitland, last night. The hall was prettily decorated with flags and bunting,…

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