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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 42 of 50

War Pensions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 6

Sir,—Being no hand at writing letters, especially to newspapers, I would be thankful if someone would take up the cause of the unfortunate mothers who…

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A War Alphabet

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 8

As for our Allies, who'll fight till they win; B is for Belgium, who wouldn't give in;…

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New Bread War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 8

The vexed question as to what is a fair price which consumers should pay for bread has again been raised in Sydney. While the Master Bakers' Association…

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Flew Under Bridge Penniless War "Ace" Pathetic Story in Court London, October 15

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 10

Major Draper, thrice decorated during the war, and leader of a famous air squadron in France, when he was known as "the Mad Major," was bound over in…

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Cabinet Resigns More Unrest in Mexico Calles New War Minister (Australian Press Association.) Mexico City, October 15

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 9

Due to "disquieting political rumours" the Rubio Cabinet has resigned, four generals presenting their irrevocable resignations…

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More Troops Japan Prepares for War U.S. to Mediate Mob Riots in Shanghai (Australian Press Association.) SHANGHAI, October 15

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 9

An announcement was made by the Nanking Government to-day reiterating previous announcements that China under no circumstances would enter into direct…

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War Debts France Favours Reduction Mission to America Paris, October 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 6

Discussing the Premier's (Mr. Laval) visit to the United States, "Le Matin" say: "He has rigid doctrines so far as debts are concerned. While American…

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Sydney's Bread War Master Bakers' Charge SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 5

Sydney's bread war is growing in intensity, the People's Bakers' Association claiming on the one hand that hundreds of consumers are…

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"Bread War" Sydney Consumers Benefit New Association Active Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 5

The first shot in the "bread war" was fired to-day, when the People's Bakers' Association, of which 90 master bakers are members, commenced the distribution…

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Famous Soldier Dead Military and Peace Medals for Courage General Sir R. HART, V.C. LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 7

General Sir Reginald Clare Hart, the oldest holder of the Victoria Cross, which he gained in the Afghan campaign of 1876, died to-day at Bourne…

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Sydney Bread "War" "Sweated" Labour Denied Reply to Master Bakers Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 6

The People's Bakers' Association, which on Monday commenced the distribution of bread in the various suburbs at 4d per loaf, reported to-day that the support…

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Talkie Film War Possible Old Arrangement Disappears Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 5

Talkie interests in Sydney are concerned at the prospects of a war between film companies. Through the changes in Union…

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Abermain Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 9

Mr. A. Logic presided at a meeting of the Abermain branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, held in the Drill Hall. The meeting had been convened to near the…

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Mr. James Angry with Minister "Ruthless Reductions" in Soldiers' Pensions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 October 1931 · page 5

"Hold your damned tongue," shouted Mr. James, heatedly, to the Minister for Markets (Mr. Moloney). who interjected while Mr. James was…

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War Pictures from China Japanese Troops in Action

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 10

AT THE Mukden battle front. Picture shows…

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Gramophones As Medium for Election Address Lloyd George Speaks "Purely Party War," He States More Work Now London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 8

The method of delivering —if not the matter—of Mr. Lloyd George's election address was original…

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A War "Vision."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 5

How a mysterious vision in the sky, recalling the vision of the Angels at Mons, inspired a British officer during an attack in France to reach his…

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Suggestion to Cancel War Debts WASHINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 3

THE Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee (Senator Borah) told Frence newspaper correspondents to-day that…

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Manchurian Trouble Practically Over War Danger Averted Geneva

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 3

Dr. Sze, the Chinese delegate, at a meeting of the League Council to-night, was asked for China's acceptance of the…

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A London Letter Royal Family's Income—The Pound and Inflation—Strange War Experience—Motor Ship's Remarkable Speed—Ancient Egyptian Jewels. LONDON, September 10. Royal Family's Sacrifices

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 5

THE splendid gesture of the Royal Family in sacrificing part of their income during the national emergency will be received with…

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