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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 27 of 52

Drama of the War Father's Fight for His Son Paris

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 1

My son was crucified. All they forgot [?] the [?]ails, cried the aged M. Chapelant, in the presence of his…

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Preventing War General Strike Discarded British Labour Movement London, June 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 12

Leaders of all sections of the trade-union and Socialist movements, at a special conference to define their attitude towards war, discarded the idea of a general strike,…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 13

Cessnock Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has carried the following resolution: "That the Federal Government be requested to repeal those clauses of the…

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Treatment for Ex-soldiers Ban by Minister for Repatriation Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 30 June 1934 · page 8

Following the refusal of the Minister for Repatriation (Mr. Francis) to permit the admission to Repatriation hospitals of indigent ex-servicemen…

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Returned Soldiers Treatment from Specialists Scheme Being Worked Out Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 6

Mr. F. J. Stephenson of the State Council of the Returned Soldiers' League, is working out a scheme by which ex-servicemen who may, or may not, be…

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War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 11

Sir,—In reply to "Cobbler's Peg," I state I think he is in error regarding the Dean's views on war, and that is my reason for trying to get from them a…

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Returned Soldiers Employment Preference New Bill Being Drafted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 5

Tendering his report on the recent State Conference of Returned Soldiers and Sailors' League of New South Wales, held at Sydney, Mr. G. H. Shaw, the delegate…

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State Session in Assembly Returned Soldiers Preference Question Board to Police Act SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 8

In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon, Mr. J. C. Ross (U.A.P., Kogarah) submitted a resolution declaring it to be a matter of urgent necessity that the…

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Returned Soldier Preference Newcastle Interest

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 July 1934 · page 8

In accordance with the principle, which Is observed by other large Industrial works in the Newcastle district, the Buttweld Co. will accord…

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Anzac Day Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 6

The Returned Soldiers' League at Singleton has decided to purchase a cup for military competition at the annual Anzac Day sports. This trophy will be in lieu of…

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Hitler Thanked "Prevented Civil War in Germany" Cabinet Meeting Vice-Chancellor Resigns (Australian Press Association.) BERLIN, July 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 7

Cabinet sat for seven hours on its first meeting since Herr Hitler's Swoop. It is understood to have authorised the publication of a list of those executed,…

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Soldiers' League Congress

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 14

A sub-committee of three members has been appointed by the Newcastle Returned Soldiers' League to draw up recommendations to the…

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War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 9

Sir,—May I be permitted to draw your attention to a printer's error in my letter to-day. I stated the Sermon on the Mount was censored, not censured. When…

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War Machines for Sweden

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 13

Led by Captain Soderberg, a formation of Hawker "Hart" biplanes flew last week from England to Sweden, where they will comprise part of the…

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Captured After Shots Fired Fugitive From Police Was Wounded Dubbo

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 2

A man was shot in the shoulder by Constable Bourke, last night. He is under police guard in…

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Hitler's Escape Attempt on His Life Failed Attendant Wounded London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 2

It is now learned, says the Berlin correspondent of the "Manchester Guardian, "that an attempt on Herr…

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Work Found Local Limbless Soldier State President's Visit

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 10

The world will be much brighter for unemployed limbless soldiers in Newcastle as a result of the first official visit of the President of the Limbless Soldiers'…

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General Strike May Result From The Trouble In Son Francisco BAYONETS & Bullets on Waterfront Day of Bloodshed at San Francisco Threat to Strikers by Military Scenes Like War San Francisco

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 2

The city's bloodstained waterfront to-day bristled with 2000 bayonets as further disorder was feared…

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Finland Pays in Full War Debts to America WASHINGTON, July 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 8

The Secretary of State (Senator Cordell Hull) closed the present phase of the war debts controversy with the publication of a Note to Finland, thanking…

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T.b. Sailors and Soldiers' Cup

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 3

The final of the T.B. Sailors and Soldiers' Cup will be played at the Newcastle Golf Club's links at North Stockton next Saturday. A stroke competition will be…

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