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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 11 of 52

War Memorials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. L. A. Robb, in his address at the public meeting held in Newcastle on March 9, was at great pains to keep to the orthodox lines of patriotism,…

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Hitler's "War-to-death" on Unemployment in Germany Broadcast Speech on Wednesday Road Construction Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 1

A declaration of a war to death on unemployment in the coming summer will be broadcast to all German…

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In Far East "War Inevitable in Two Years" Lord Marley's Views German-Japanese Alliance (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, March 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 7

"War in the Far East within one or two years is almost inevitable," said the former Under Secretary for War (Lord Marley), speaking at…

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Recognition After 15 Years Newcastle T.b. Soldier's Claim

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 7

The Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers League received a message by telephone to-day from the League pensions officer (Mr. E. A…

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Modern Arms for German Soldiers British Comparison London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 9

German battalions are being equipped, says the "Daily Mail," with machine guns firing 500 shots a minute up…

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Returned Soldiers Social

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 7

At a card party conducted by the Returned Soldiers' League in the Memorial Institute last night, the prize for the lucky number was won by…

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Anzac Memorial Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 3

Waratah Council intends to assist in every way in the raising of the £15,000 needed by the Anzac Memorial Appeal Committee to complete…

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Maitland and Anzac Memorial Appeal

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 3

"We have our own movement to maintain," remarked Alderman A. S. Foster at last night's meeting of East Maitland Council, when an appeal for…

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Wounded at Cricket Man's Wife Involved Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 7

At the Quarter Sessions to-day, William Howard Holden (49), salesman, stated that Thomas Buckland, who had been a frequent visitor to his…

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WAR T.B. VICTIM Condition at Last Accepted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 6

A message was received yesterday by the Newcastle branch of the Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia from the League's Pensions Officer (Mr…

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Killed in Action! Maitland Tin Hare Tragedy Wodonga Boy's Error

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 18

Wodonga Boy, who finished third in the Telarah Stakes at Maitland tin here meeting last night, jumped the…

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Film War Inquiry Equipment Co. Defended Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 13

"I think an attempt has been made here—though I Shave no doubt it will be unsuccessful—to create an atmosphere…

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Olive Branch War Not Justified Germany to France General Goering Suggests Reconciliation (Australian Press Association.) BERLIN, March 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 7

"The ideal solution of the France-German problems would be if the German Chancellor (Herr Hitler) and an equally prominent Frenchman could…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 March 1934 · page 9

At a meeting of the Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League, Mr. G. Todd was elected unopposed as President to fill the vacancy…

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Anzac Memorial Appeal Merewether's Part

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

If the citizens of Merewether desire to contribute towards the cost of completing the Anznc Memorial in Hyde Fafrk, Sydney,…

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Anzac Day United Service Merewether Move

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 9

This year's Anzac Day Commemoration service at Merewether will bel a united effort by the churches and band…

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Football "War"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 17

The football "war" is on again. In all States, in all codes of football last season a keen fight ensued, the object being to obtain the services of players of ability…

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Anzac Day in North Preparations by R. S. League

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 7

Preliminary arrangements for the celebration of Anzao Day this year are being made by the Newcastle branch of the Returned…

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Preacher on War "Try to Promote Peace" SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 10

Dr. F. W. Norwood, a Congregational preacher, who arrived to-day on the Tanda, expressed the opinion that arming was no solution to world problems…

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War Declared by Arabia King Orders Attack on Yemen Fight for Towns Mecca

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 1

Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud, King of Saudi, Arabia, Sultan of the Nejd and its dependencies, has given orders to his heir-apparent,…

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