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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 33 of 52

Saw Breaks User Severely Wounded SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 7

When the circular saw to was using [?]in the backyard of his home this evening, David Moore 62, of Narrabeen had his right arm badly torn, and he was…

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Thousands Kneel in Streets of Cork Pray for Wounded Eight Shot in Farmers' Riot Seizure of Cattle Dublin

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 1

Eight men were shot—one fatally—and 25 were injured at Cork to-day during a riot which represented the…

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Most Adults, Including M's. P. Are Children, Says Doctor Reason for Talk of War London Monday. I

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 1

The reason why there is so much talk about war to-day is that the world is ruled by child psychology, says Dr. Elizabeth Cheiser, a Harley-street specialist, from Scotland…

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Soldiers' League Annual Federal Congress SIR G. Dyett Re-elected Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 August 1934 · page 9

The annual federal congress of the Returned Soldiers' League began to-day. The President (Sir Gilbert Dyett) in his address suggested that strong steps…

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Shotgun Explodes Council Employee Wounded COONABARABRAN

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 8

Severe injuries were inflicted on Frederick Muller, a Shire Council employee, when his shotgun accidentally exploded yesterday. The charge entered his side…

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Gangsters Invade Hospital and Rescue Their Wounded Nurses Were Bailed Up St. Louis

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 1

Three gangsters invaded the County Hospital on the outskirts of the town to-day, cut the telephone, and with revolvers drawn…

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Taxi-war Likely in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 7

Though none of the rival taxi companies would indicate future fares to-day, it is believed that the decision of De Luxe Cabs, to reduce their rates…

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In Blazing Lorry Saved by Former War Nurse MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 8

Displaying amazing presence of mind a former war nurse dramatically saved a man from being burned to death in a blazing motor-truck to-day…

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Must Train with Army Ministers of Mussolini War Experience London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 1

"Mussolini has ordered all Ministers and Under Secretaries to take part in the army manoeuvres to be held from…

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S.P. BOOKMAKERS Farmers and Settlers' View Pensions for Soldiers Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 8

Many subjects were discussed at the conference of the Farmers and Settlers' Association to-day. A motion that starting-price betting he legalised was put…

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Returned Soldiers Decisions of Congress Improving Air Defence Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 8

At the annual Federal congress of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia to-day, it was decided to urge the Federal Government to…

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Returned Soldiers' Conference Requests to Govt. Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 15 August 1934 · page 7

The Returned Soldiers' Conference to-day decided to ask the Federal Government to assist returned soldier settlers, because it had not…

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Next War Appalling Prospects Death From the Air Aviation Expert's Review (Australian Press Association.) AMSTERDAM, August 14

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 7

Mr. Anthony Fokker, who designed many of Germany's wartime machines, in an exclusive interview with the British United Press, stated that the most…

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What People Think Those "Bumpers" Of Voce And The Next Test —Scots' Central Heating—Brains And The War Those Bumpers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 10

"Not Notts" says:— So Voce's "one in six" bumpers kept him out of the Test as it was "detrimental to the best interests of…

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Government Loan Returned Soldiers' Request Reduce Interest on Homes Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 9

The question of soldier settlement was discussed at length to-day by the Federal Congress of the Returned Soldiers' League It was eventually decided that, in view…

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Work for Disabled Soldiers Conference Suggested

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 13

A conference of Local Governing bodies and industrial, commercial and business interests will be called shortly to discuss means of finding…

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Fierce Bread War in Sydney Suburbs Loaves at 2s Doz. Wholesale? Another 10s Drop in Flour Prices Bakers' Attitude Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 11

Remarkable stories of war within the bread trade, involving the offer of bread at a wholesale rate of 2s a dozen loaves and of…

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Taxi-cab War in Sydney Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 7

Concerned over the possible effects of the taxi-war on the motor and associated industries, the Motor Traders' Association has called a…

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Gold Rescued From Old War Wreck Treasures of Laurentic Transferred at Night Search Continued London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 1

After three months of hazardous work on the dangerous Donegal Coast, private salvors have recovered…

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What People Think Test Match Excitement—Bluebell Disaster Hero—ism—Lloyd George And The War Test Cricket

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 17 August 1934 · page 6

"Hamilton" is amused:—"Billy" Brown is the baby of the Australian team, but he has plenty of pluck. When Clarke was cutting…

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