Soldiers' Bonuses Cash Payments Approved WASHINGTON, June 15
Immediate cash payment of soldiers' bonus certificates amounting to £480,000,000 as demanded by the 20,000 ex-service men bivonacked in Washington, was…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1932
1,068 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 26 of 54
Distressed Soldiers Success of Gymkhana More Donations
Indications are that the big gymkhana being organised for June 25 on behalf of distressed returned soldiers will be a great success…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →"Belong to Past" Reparations-War Debts Mussolini's Statement Rome, June 16
Signor Mussolini, in an interview with the "Daily Express's" correspondent, said that England and Italy were the only two barriers against the Bolshevisation of…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →LAUSANNE War Debt Moratorium to Be Extended Temporary Deadlock (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, June 16
The Reparations Conference at Lausanne, after the opening sitting, adjourned until to-morrow, the interval being spent in arranging a programme of work. Both…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →England's Lead To World Would Cancel War Debts Bold Attack on Depression Lausanne Meeting Lausanne
The announcement of a moratorium for the duration of the conference, and the British offer to share in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →What People Think Spend More Money—Sunday Talkies—The War Debts—City Council Works City Council Works
"Hopeful" (Newcastle) writes— It is pleasing to know that the Newcastle City Council is going to keep faith with the public in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Labor Returned Soldiers Political Object
"I wish it to be clearly understood that this movement will not in any way allow itself to be used, at the beck and call of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →"Wipe the Slate" Britain Advocates Cancellation of War Debts Lausanne Conference France Opposes Abolition: Favours Removal of Restrictions
Although many obstacles loom ahead, it is felt in Britain that the Lausanne Conference has made a fair start. After an unpromising opening, the atmosphere was more hopeful on Friday, when the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Determined Soldiers Camped Outside Capitol Senate Refuses Assistance Washington, June 18
A large contingent of the bonus army occupied the Capitol steps early on Friday, and sent for their camp kitchens with the expressed intention of camping…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →For War Work Compression Ignition Engines
For heavy duty work it is becoming apparent that the combustion-ignition type of engine is displacing the conventional petrol engine. This was emphasised at…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →New South Wales and the War Debts
THERE are on this globe many warped individuals who, when they hear of any great benefit to the world at large, immediately become indignant, and ask: "What do I get out of it?" It is notable that this spirit is strongest among those who loudly…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Returned Soldiers "Old War Spirit Lives On" PERTH
The outstanding impression of the War Service Homes Inquiry Committee, after its 7500 miles of travelling, was expressed by the Chairman (Mr. L. Treloar)…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →New Zealand Union Team in Newcastle on Wednesday Visiting Forwards Average 14 Stone Third Team Since War Second Match in Newcastle
The 1932 All Blacks to play in Newcastle on Wednesday next will be the third team from New…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Kent Murder Full Confession Alleged Soldier Faces Trial (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, June 22
"I am terribly sorry. This is a diabolical thing, and no regrets of mine can be accepted." This statement was alleged by the Prosecutor to have been made by…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Leader Needed Americans and World Affairs War Debt Question Refusal to Face the Facts
America demands a leader. The hopelessness of the task of "educating" the American public to their international responsibilities in the present world…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Road to Recovery Lausanne Conference War Debts and Reparations
The eyes of the world are on Lausanne, where the representatives of the nations are grappling with the question of reparations and war debts. A "clean slate,"…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ex-kaiser Sued Girl's Death During War PARIS, June 24
Novel and protracted litigation has just ended at Peronne, connected with a girl's death in the French bombardment of Athies, in the Somme area, in 1916…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →World Prosperity Address by Dr. Page Settlement of War Debts
Dr. Earle Page. M.H.R., gave an address it the pleasant Sunday afternoon at Belmont Methodist Church yesterday. His subject was "The Way Back in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →More Ex-soldiers Need Pensions
Speaking at a meeting of the "Old Contemptibles" in Sydney on Saturday, the Pension Officer of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League (Mr. E. A. Roberts)…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Memorial
A meeting of the Anzac Memorial Committee was held in Sydney yesterday. The Premier (Mr. Stevens) was elected Chairman. The foundation-stone of the…
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