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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 10 of 70

Citizens Protest Excavation at Bar Beach Petition to Council Removal of War Trophies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 8

A complaint from residents of the Bar Beach concerning the removal of portion of the hill above the beach, and the use of the earth for filling Empire Park,…

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Training of Recruits Longer Period Favoured War Scare in Switzerland Berne, February 24

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 7

A referendum throughout Switzerland resulted in a majority of 75,000 in favour of increasing the period of training for recruits from 67 to 90 days. The voting…

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Whitebridge Returned Sailors and Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 3

At a meeting of returned sailors and soldiers convened by Mr. F. Potter, of Charlestown, Messrs. H. G. Peters and J. L. Keen, of the Newcastle sub-branch…

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General Tsai Famous Chinese Soldier Welcome in Sydney Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 7

The Chinese population of Sydney congregated at Fort Macquarie this morning to welcome General Tsai Ting-kai, who has come to Australia to spend a short…

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Returned Soldiers at Toronto

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 February 1935 · page 3

At the fortnightly meeting of the Toronto branch of the Returned Soldiers' League, Mr. Avery was elected secretary pro tern during the…

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Toronto Returned Soldiers' League

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 February 1935 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the Toronto sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League was held in the School of Arts Hall on Monday night. Mr. A…

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Shooting Charge Wounded Constable Gives Evidence Two Men Before Court Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 5

Although still suffering from the bullet wound which he received on January, 14. Constable James Simpson to-day left the Police Hospital, where he is still an…

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Earned Millions Condemned Soldiers' Bonus Steel Company President Washington, February 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 10

Mr. Eugene Grace, President of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, testifying before the Senate Munitions Committee to-day, condemned the demands of the…

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War Fears British Cabinet's Concern Abyssinian Crisis London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

Cabinet is alarmed at the probability of an Italian offensive in Abyssinia when the…

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Widow of Famous Boer War Figure Death on Anniversary of Ladysmith Day London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

Lady White, widow of Sir George White, defender of Ladysmith during the Boer War siege, died to-day on the 35th anniversary of the relief of…

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Returned Soldiers & Councillors

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 8

Kurri branch of the Returned Soldiers' League protested in a letter to Kearsley Shire Council last night about remarks alleged to have been…

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Overwhelmed by Avalanche Soldiers in Alps London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 1

When five soldiers were trying to reach a blockhouse in Mount Cents Pass at a height of 8274 feet to bring down a sick comrade they were…

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"Oil and War"

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 8

Sir,—Every resident of Newcastle is under an obligation to the "Newcastle Morning Herald" for its excellently reasoned leading article, headed "Oil and…

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Chemists and War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 5

The part the retail chemist will play in "the next war" is the subject of an extraordinary article in a trade, journal called "The Retail Chemist."…

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Next War Menace of Gas

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 3

Civilians in another war will be able to protect themselves from the effect of Sects aerial gas attacks by the simplest remedies and antidotes,…

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Italian Wounded Altercation in Shop Two Men Charged Two Detectives See Melee SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 12

Following an alleged altercation concerning a business matter, during which a shot was fired, in a city bootmaker's shop, to-night, Bruno Bombardiere, 34, an Italian,…

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London Letter No General Election This Year—"True" Socialism By the Premier—Speed Limit and the Road Toll—Our "Public Enemy No. 1"—The Chemist's Shop in War—A Dying Trade LONDON, January 17

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 5

There is a good deal of talk just now about the probability of a general election this year. These speculations arise from the fact…

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Anzac Day at Sea Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 3

A "floating" sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has been established with the formation of a sub-branch of returned men on board the steamer…

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Handcuffed Together Two Men in Dock at Parramatta Constable Wounded Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 7

A strong body of uniformed and plainclothes police was stationed at Parrmatta Court to-doy, while two constables stood beside…

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Bargo Shooting Wounded Constable Gives Evidence Two Men Charged Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 8

Bloodstained clothing, rifles, tools and merchandise littered the floor at Parramatta Police Court to-day, when James Lucas, 46, relief worker, and Richard…

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