His Own Country Came First German Gave Up Honors When War Began Was A.P.C. and Baronet London
The famous pre-war millionaire and naturalised British banker, Edgar Speyer, died to-day in Berlin at the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1932
1,068 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 54
State President of Soldiers' League in Newcastle To-morrow
So that service men generally and Imperial service men in particular can hear Mr. L. A. Robb, the State president of the Returned Soldiers'…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Career of Crime That Covered World Wounded at Gallipoli London
When Thomas Johnson was convicted to-day at Salford of fraud on a hotel, the police revealed a remarkable career of crime…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Cessnock Civic Week Will Not Clash with Anzac Day Service Assurances Given
Preparations are now being made by Cessnock Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League for the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pre-war Millionaire Sir Edgar Speyer Dead Naturalisation Revoked London, February 17
The famous pre-war millionaire and naturalised British banker, Sir Edgar Speyer, Bt., died in Berlin, aged 70 years He was a conspicuous figure in London…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →In China The War in Shanghai Story of the Boycott Shanghai, January 26
The time for the writing of my monthly letter to the "Newcastle Morning Herald" has not arrived. But in view of the fact that once again this city of Shanghai is…
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Sir.—That entertaining correspondent. Mr. J. F. Dinnen, has changed his tune once again. I have followed the newspaper correspondent of this person with…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Histories "Unjustifiably Costly" Estimate of £100,000 CANBERRA
Referring to the official war histories, the report of the Auditor-General, tabled in the House of Representatives to-day, says that in 1919 it was expected that…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →"War History a Necessity" Spirited Reply to Auditor-general Digger's Leader
A spirited reply to the Auditor-General's statement that the Australian was history was costing too much money was made in Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers Mr. L. A. Robb's Visit Report on Canadian Conference
The State President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League (Mr. L. A. Robb), who was one of the representatives of Australia at the conference…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →British Soldiers and R.s.s.i.l.a. Toronto Conference Decisions Mr. Robb Explains
Explaining his mission to Newcastle, the State President of the Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' League (Mr. Robb) said to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Returned Soldiers' President Explains Attitude to Imperial Ex-service Men Greater Australian Sentiment Needed Fly More Flags Diggers' Leader in Newcastle Civic Welcome
Claiming that the Returned Soldiers' League should in future take the lead in creating in Australia a greater Australian…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →War Pensions
It was announced to-day that owing to the Show holiday on Thursday war pensions will be paid in Newcastle on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Returned Soldiers State President Welcomed Auditor-general Attacked
Speaking at a civic reception tendered him at the lawn Hall on Saturday morning by the Mayor at Newcastle (Ald. C. J. Parker), the State President of the…
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Several visitors from Muswellbrook sub-branch, including the president (Mr. Gillett) and secretory (Mr. Probert) were the guests of Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Setback For Japan's Plans in Shanghai Area Chinese Fight Stubbornly "Forces Have Learned the Art of War" Modern Defence Shanghai
Much more formidable than the Japanese expected is the Chinese resistance to their drive towards Shanghai. The Japanese commander. General Uveda…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Pensions To-morrow
On account of the Newcastle Show holiday on Thursday, the Postmaster at Newcastle has arranged for war pensions to be paid to-morrow…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Had Enough of War" Mr. Hughes's Warning CANBERRA
"I agree with General Sir Ian Hamilton that war with Japan on the present issue would be a calamity, which in the case of Australia…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Premiers' Conference Declared War On N.S.W." Mr. Lang's Explanation of His Default "If It Is War They Want They Will Get It" Premier's Bitter Attack on Mr. Bruce Vicious Policy "Move to Legalise Confiscation" Sydney
The Premier (Mr. Lang) in the Legislative Assembly to-day made a long explanation on his attitude in failing to meet interest obligations. The speech attacked Mr. Bruce and overseas interest bitterly, Mr. Lang also declaring that the Premiers' Conference had declared war on New South Wales…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Soldiers and Preference
Sir,—I think all decent ex-service men will join with me in complimenting the Mayor and aldermen of the Carrington Council on their dealing with the…
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