Vice-regal Visitors at Anzac Ball
The Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) and Lady Isaacs attended the annual Anzac Ball last night…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1931
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British Crisis £60,000,000 U.S. Loan If Budget Balanced Labor Organisations "Declare War" New York
As a means of helping her over her immediate financial difficulties, it is reported in New York that a credit to Britain of £60,000,000 has been arranged. Before the loan is completed, however, American financiers may withhold their aid until they…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"As Good Soldiers."
We remember "Punch's" immortal cartoon that appeared in the early days of the war, in which the Kaiser is represented confronting the King of the…
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In handing over the Mount Schanck Challenge Cup to the 60th Field Battery of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade, at Victoria Barracks, on Saturday afternoon,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Ball Former Successes Eclipsed
Always one of the most important social meetings of the season, the Anzac ball at the Empire Palais Royale last Thursday night lived up…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Soldiers Agree Help in Present Crisis Captain Dyett's Address Brisbane
At the annual State Conference of the Returned Soldiers' League To-day, the President, Mr. R. Huish, referred to the pensions cut. He declared that despite…
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Sir,—While I congratulate the committee of the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League on their efforts to raise funds to…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Weston Returned Soldiers
A sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League has been established at Weston, and the following officers have been appointed: President,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Service Homes Secretary's Visit Newcastle Occupiers' Complaints
To hear complaints from local occupiers and to fully explain the provisions of the Act under which their homes are held, the secretary of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Continue the Good Work Wickham Fly and Mosquito War
"The help given by Tito Newcastle Sun' in the campaign against the fly and mosquite nuisance proved of great assistance and caused scores of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Office Contract Firms Selling Empire Meat LONDON, September 1
Four firms, all supplying Australian and New Zealand frozen beef, have obtained the War Office half-yearly contract for 6000 tons for the home command The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wallsend Returned Soldiers' League
Favouring a suggestion by the Volunteer Association of the 35th Battallon, that the sub-branch take into consideration joining in arrangements for a series…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Beyond Victory Exciting War Scenes
Screen romance is at last coming his the life of Zasu Pitts. Ordinarily, it has been Miss Pitta's lot to play forlorn spinsters,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Pensioners Ask Prince's Aid Reply to Letter
Pointing out that imperial pensioners were dissatisfied with the conditions under which their pensions were paid, the secretary of the British Imperial…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Gala Week-end Torchlight Procession Visit of War Boats
Reviving an old custom, the Druids and friendly societies will conduct a big torchlight procession in Newcastle on Friday evening, October 9, the first big…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Canadian Legion Resolution Against War Niagara Falls, September 2
The Canadian Legion Convention adopted a resolution declaring that war should have no place in the civilised world and supports the League of Nations'…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Cancel War Debts" "Revolution as Alternative" Sydney Accountant's View Sydney
Opposition to nationalisation or control of banking was expressed by Mr. H. C. Brierley, the well-known accountant, in evidence given before the Select Commit…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On the Dole New English Baronet Distinguished War Record London, September 2
A week after inheriting a 400-years-old baronetey from his solicitor father, Sir Charles Burnett Buckworth-Herne-Soame, of Wellington, Shropshire, a 36-year-old…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Returned Soldiers Trouble on Waterfront Position in Queensland Brisbane
Despite a statement by the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. F. Brennan) yesterday, that returned soldiers had the right to present themselves for work on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Visit of War Ships Newcastle Arrangements
So that the preliminary arrangements for the gala week-end to begin in Newcastle on October 9 may be made, the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. C. J. Parker)…
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