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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 37 of 52

New B Class Station Mr. Lyons and Soldiers' League U.A.P. Licence Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 7 September 1934 · page 8

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) and the President of the Victorian Soldiers' League (Mr. Holland) conferred to-day in regard to the Commonwealth…

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The Dean and War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 6

Sir,—As a render of the "Newcastle Morning Herald," and one who is opposed to war in any shape or form, I was very interested in the Dean's…

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The Next War Mr. Bruxner to Mr. Menzies SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 10

"It is inconceivable that any man who puts himself forward as a leader of public thought should take it for granted that there must be a 'next war,'" said the…

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Citizens' Tribute to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1934 · page 7

Raymond Terrace citizens have provided a worthy memorial to the services of its manhood in the Great War…

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Madrid Paralysed Lightning General Strike Six Killed: 20 Wounded Madrid, September 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 9

A lightning general strike has been declared, paralysing the city, which is without taxis, trams, or newspapers. It is difficult to obtain bread and other…

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Hold-up Suspects Detained at Vancouver Wharf Sydney Bank Incident Action by Radio and Cable Paymaster Wounded Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 10 September 1934 · page 7

An important development occurred in the Sydney C.I.B.'s ceaseless investigation of the Wynyard-street…

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War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 10

Sir.—The necessity for home defence is indeed a very old bogey. In the past it has succeeded in deluding superficial thinkers but it has had its day. Under…

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Youth Wounded Bullet Enters Abdomen Struck Dog with Rifle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 6

Remarkable fortitude was shown by Nelson Richardson, 17, of William-street, Jesmond, when he was dangerously wounded in the abdomen on Sunday by a shot…

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Four Days For Campaigning Prime Minister Reply to Mr. Lang "Grotesque War Bogey" Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 11 September 1934 · page 8

"I notice that Mr. Lang is among the large number of people who, apparently, are so satisfied with the work of the Government that they regret the necessity…

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War Office Tenders for Corned Beef

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 6

Advice has been received by the Department of Commerce from the High Commissioner's Office, London, that the British War Office is calling for tenders…

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Preference to Soldiers Councils Reminded of Act

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 14

Some councils are still evading the provisions of the Local Government Act as to returned soldiers' preference, according to the R.S. and S.I.L…

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Gun Explodes Girl Wounded in Arm HILLSTON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 12

A wound, so serious that her arm may have to be amputated, was sustained by Miss Vera Parker, aged 18, when a shotgun exploded to-day…

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Women and War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 13

Sir,—Where does the immediate danger of war lie? Visitors to Europe describe the feeling of tension everywhere. Mussolini states that war is in the air, and…

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Anzac Memorial Opening by Prince Henry Final Arrangements Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 11

The Commissioner of Police (Mr. Childs) presided at a meeting of the Public Appearances Committee, when final arrangements for the opening ceremony in…

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Returned Soldiers' Preference

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 September 1934 · page 2

Kearsley Shire Council last night instructed the Town Clerk (Mr. Grieve) to reply to the Department of Local Government on the charge…

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New War Horror Contemplated Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 1

Aerial torpedoes as large as the huge Do-X flying ships, automatically controlled, and carrying tons of explosives, capable of…

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Work in District War Service Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 18

The War Service Homes Commission invites tenders for repairs to dwellings in Valencia-street, Mayfield, and Allandale-road, Cessnock. The specifications are on…

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Sydney Taxi-cabs Fare-cutting "War" Again SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 8

Although it was recently announced that the majority of taxi-cab companies had agreed to a minimum fare, the failure of the Government to give effect to the…

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"Gag" On Munition Probe In U.S.A. Is Sought Disclosures "Too Hot" How China Got Her War Supplies Loan for Wheat Was Traded for Arms Disclosures Alarm Govts. Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 September 1934 · page 1

Further sensational disclosures were made to-day before the Senate committee, which is inquiring into munitions contracts…

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War Bridge Social

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 9

A war bridge social was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Elgar, High-street, East Maitland, on Saturday night, in aid of the Morpeth Golf Club…

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