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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 52

West Wallsend Anzac Day Celebration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 5

At a meeting of the West Wallsend Returned Soldiers' Association it was decided to commemorate Anzae Day. Services will be held in the School of Arts Hall,…

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No Delivery on Anzac Day

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 9

There will be no delivery by postmen on Anzac Day. according to a notice issued by the Postmaster-General's Department…

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Anzac Day Telegrams Post Office Scheme

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 9

Something entirely new to remind Australians of the day their country emerged into nationhood, specially decorated telegrams will…

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Trod on Nail Returned Soldier's Death Evidence at Inquest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 April 1934 · page 4

At the inquest held at Newcastle Courthouse yesterday, into the death of Charles James Sneddon, 46, a labourer, of Maitland-road, Mayfield. at Newcastle…

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Permanent Work Limbless Returned Men Newcastle Campaign

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 8

Arrangements have been started to ensure the regular employment of limbless soldiers residing in the Newcastle district, and plans have been formulated for…

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Anzac Telegrams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 8

The Postal Department has made special arrangements to transmit telegrams conveying Anzac greetings to be received on special forms and enclosed in…

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Cardiff Anzac Day Procession

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 7

For the first time Cardiff returned soldiers will celebrate Anzac Day in their own town. This course was decided at the last meeting of the Cardiff branch of the…

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Anzac Day Postal Holiday

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 8

Wednesday, April 25, being a public holiday, the hours and arrangements at the Newcastle Post-office will be as follows —Office open from 9 a.m. till 10…

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Adamstown Votes £55- to Anzac Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 9

On the motion of Alderman Williams, Adamstown Council last night voted £5 5s to the Hyde Park Anzac Memorial Fund. A certificate will be…

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Talk of Milk War at Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 12

There is some talk of a milk was developing at Cessnock. A dairyman stated to-day that milk was supplied by a local dairyman at…

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War Condemned by Synod Security Problem

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 12

War as a method of setting international disputes was condemned at the Anglican Synod today as being contrary to the…

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Church and Public Issues Furthering Ideals of Peace Pledge of Synod League of Nations Is Supported Effects of War

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 12

Convinced that the ideals of the League of Nations are those of Christianity and form the basis on which political…

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John Bull's Budget Rouses "Uncle Sam's" Envy America's Huge Deficit War Debts Issue Raised Again "Britain Should Be Forced to Pay" Criticism and Praise Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 April 1934 · page 1

Uncle Sam's Budget will present a striking contrast to John Bull's. With more than a month still to go the deficit for the current year stands at…

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Strong Protest Tennis on Anzac Day Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

At a meeting of the Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers League last nigh it was unanimously decided to send a letter of protest to the Newcastle Lawn…

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Soldiers' Objection to Tennis Fixture Anzac Day Matches Association Explains Matter Adjusted

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 7

The Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers League, decided at a meeting last night to send to the Lawn Tennis…

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Hotels on Anzac Day SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 7

Hotels on Anzac Day will, in accordance with the usual practice, be closed between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon…

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"Road Worse Than War Zone."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 8

A resident of Mt. Hutton informed Lake Macquarie Shire Council last night that he had spent two winters in the war zone in France, but did not see anything worse…

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British Budget No Provision for War Debts Labour Criticism "Wealthy Classes Favoured" (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, April 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 20 April 1934 · page 9

In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Morgan Jones, beginning Labour's criticism of the Budget, said the House should be given more information…

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Wallsend Returned Soldiers Anzac Day Celebrations

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 2

Wallsend Returned Soldiers' League will celebrate Anzac Day tomorrow. A procession will leave the intersection of George and Robert…

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Anzac Day Tournament

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 April 1934 · page 8

The difference between the Newcastle Lawn Tennis Association and the Newcastle Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers' League over the proposal to hold an…

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