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The wars & local soldiers, 1934

1,024 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 46 of 52

War Graves Commission's Big Task CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 8

The Vice-Chairman of the Imperial War Graves Commission (Sir Fabian Ware), who was entertained at as State luncheon at Parliament House to-day, said that the…

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War-time Pilots Reunited at Air Pageant

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 9

War-time friends were reunited at the Cootamundra air pageant when Captain Preston, now a prominent member of the…

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Man Sent to Gaol Embezzled 14,000 Dollars Brilliant War Record Hongkong, November 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 7

Geoffrey Fitzgerald Gilbert was sentenced to four months' imprisonment, with hard labour, for having embezzled 14,000 dollars from Arnhold and…

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Soldiers Branch Dealt with Lithgows Decision Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 November 1934 · page 7

The State Council of the Returned Soldiers League, which is in session in Sydney, has withdrawn the charter of the Lithgow sub-branch, arising…

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Industrial News Railway Workshops Returned Men Form Association

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 8

A branch of the New South Wales Railways and Tramways Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Association has been formed at the Railway Works, Cardiff…

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Opening of Anzac Memorial

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 13

The secretary of the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Peters) will leave for Sydney to-morrow, to take part in the…

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Charter Revoked Lithgow Returned Men's League Attitude to Royal Visit Sydney

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

Consequent upon its decision not to participate at official functions at which the Duke of Gloucester will be present, the Lithgow sub-branch of the Returned…

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Permission Refused Anti-war Street Meeting Threat to Defy Council

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 6

Representatives of the Newcastle Council Against War have expressed their intention of holding a meeting in Wheeler Place, Newcastle, to-night, to protest…

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Anti-war Meeting Mayor Refuses a Permit "Will Be Peaceful"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 13

Despite the ruling of the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Kilgour) the Newcastle Council Against War has…

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Anti-war Meeting Protest Against Mayor's Action

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 8

Though moved on by the police from Wheeler-place, officials of the Council Against War held their meeting last night only a short distance…

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Mayor Criticised Anti-war Protest Meeting Authorities Unconcerned

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 23 November 1934 · page 12

Strong criticism of the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. R. G. Kilgour) was voiced at a meeting held under the auspices of the Newcastle Council Against War on a…

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"Provocative of War."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 5

"Think what that means. We in this country have no desire for aggression against anybody else in the world. Nobody thinks we have any such desire. No…

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Anzac Memorial Unveiled By The Duke of Gloucester Thousands Were At Shrine Nation's History Set Up in Stone Impressive Scenes This Morning Great Assemblage of Soldiers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 2

Beneath a blazing sun, tens of thousands bowed down in silent, prayerful homage to their dead, at the Anzac Memorial to-day. A Prince of the Royal House, in voice vibrant with emotion, spoke above…

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Anti-war Visitors Cardiff Employees Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 13

At a largely-attended mass meeting of Cardiff Loco Workshops employees, discussion centred on the treatment accorded oversea visitors to the Anti-war…

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Great Enthusiasm Duke Attends Many Sydney Functions a Day of Contrasts University Degree Conferred: Meets Happy Children and Victims of War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1934 · page 11

The Duke of Gloucester had another triumphant day in Sydney yesterday. At every opportunity there were cheering crowds to greet him. Sincere appreciation, loyal fervour, and Sa, wonderful friendliness towards the King's son—these were…

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War Munitions Come First Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 1

Export manufacturers are refused foreign currency for the importation of raw materials unless they also make military goods…

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War Debt America Reminds Britain LONDON, November 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 8

The United States has presented a Note, formally reminding Britain that £23,500,000 is due on December 15, for the Anglo-American war debt, apart from the…

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Spirit of Anzac 150,000 See Duke Pay His Tribute Unveiling of Memorial Formality Forsaken When Ex-Servicemen Entertain Duke at Lunch

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 November 1934 · page 8

In the presence of 150,000 persons the Duke of Gloucester in Sydney on Saturday unveiled the memorial to the men and women of New South Wales who served in the Great War. "Theirs was no grudging service. They volunteered…

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Anti-war Official Endorsement Withdrawn Enfield Council Elections Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 9

The Chairman of the New South Wales branch of the Anti-war Movement (Mr. A. Thomson) stated to-night that he had been informed by the Disputes Committee…

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Anzac Memorial Opening

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1934 · page 6

"It was a marvellous sight," said the Secretary of the Newcastle Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League (Mr. H. G. Peters), yesterday, in…

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