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The wars & local soldiers, 1931

983 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 50

War Debts Issue Causes Stir Questions in Commons Snowden's Reply London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 10

Questions on Australia's war debt obligations to Britain caused a stir in the House of Commons to-day, but the…

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Former Soldiers on Land

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

Since the inception of the returned soldiers' settlement scheme 10,051 former soldiers have been repatriated by the State Government. Of this total, however, 3860…

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Wear the Badge Pensions Threatened Appeal to Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 6

To-day Australia, in common with the rest of the world, is beset with troubles. Old established principles of economics have,…

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Australian Meat War Office Contract Secured LONDON, February 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 7

The Australian Press Association learns that Fred Woodward Limited, and Borthwicks have secured practically the whole of the War Office half-yearly…

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War Debts Interest Reduction No Request Yet Been Made Sympathy Felt London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 1

The British Government has been expecting a request from Australia for a reduction in war debts interest,…

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Waterfront Labour Returned Men Selected MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

The first move of the shipowners to meet the position on the waterfront created by the decision of the High Court that the waterside regulations were valid was…

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Knight of Speed Sir Malcolm Campbell Great Welcome Home London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

The King has conferred a knighthood upon Captain Malcolm Campbell. The British speed champion…

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Knight of Speed Sir Malcolm Campbell Great Welcome Home London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

The King has conferred a knighthood upon Captain Malcolm Campbell. The British speed champion…

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To Manacle War Further Efforts by League Members London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

The principle involved in the proposal to bring the Covenant of the League of Nations into harmony with the Pact of Paris…

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To Manacle War Further Efforts by League Members London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

The principle involved in the proposal to bring the Covenant of the League of Nations into harmany with the Pact of Paris…

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Australia and the War Debts Pays Less Than Their Cost New Statement London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 8

Australia is paying on her war debts to Great Britain less than the actual cost of the money to the British…

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Australia and the War Debts Pays Less Than Their Cost New Statement London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 10

Australia is paying on her war debts to Great Britain less than the actual cost of the money to the British…

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"Wear the Badge" Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 3

Mr. L. A. Robb, State President of the New South Wales branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, in officially launching the "Wear the Badge" membership drive of…

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Soldiers' Reunion

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 7

The resuscitation of Wallsend Subbranch of the Returned soldiers' League was celebrated by a social evening at Wallsend last night. The…

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Soldiers' Social

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 February 1931 · page 6

Newcastle Returned Soldiers' League will Hold a social evening and dance in the Memorial Hall to-morrow night. It is intended to hold monthly…

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The World and War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 4

Sir,—Those of us who listen-in these days hear many strange statements from time to time. Recently the daily commentator dealing with the unemployment…

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War Service Homes Cessnock Protests

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 7

As numerous complaints had been received regarding alleged harsh treatment to the coalfields unemployed returned men by the War Service…

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War on Against Rough Play League Active

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 6

A war against rough play, such as marred many of the Rugby League matches last year, will be waged by League officials during…

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SIR M. CAMPBELL King Confers Accolade Rousing Welcome Home London, February 21

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 5

The King conferred the accolade on Sir Malcolm Campbell, after which he had a 40-minutes' talk with the motorist on his record-making feat at Daytona…

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Woman Wounded Police Arrest Husband GRAFTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 6

Mrs. Mary Starr was admitted to Grafton District Hospital last night, suffering from incised wounds in the thigh, believed to have been inflicted…

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