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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 70

"Everyone Loses" Lesson of Great War Britain's Hopes London, March 15

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 7

The British Foreign Minister (Sir John Simon) speaking at Swansea to-night, said the defects of the pre-war system of the balance of power were burnt into their…

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A Tree For Each Soldier Dedication Is Sought Planting Along Highways Scheme for Society

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 9

Among the schemes to be considered at the first meeting of the recently .constituted Tree-Planting and Preservation…

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Parade in Berlin of Armed Array in Memory of Dead Military Scenes of Old Days Again War Aims Denied Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 March 1935 · page 1

Though to-day already had been allotted to a parade of the armed might of Germany in commemoration of the war…

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Preference to Returned Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 6

Messrs. L. E. McKenzie and W. W. Rowlands members of the committee of the Newcastle Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, interviewed…

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Governor's Visit to Newcastle Anzac Ball June 13

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 7

The Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven) will visit Newcastle on June 13 and June 14 and attend the Anzac Ball on the night of June 13…

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Anzac Day Plans Special Service in Sydney Newcastle Will Send 1000

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 6

Officials of the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League estimate that about 1000 ex-service men from Newcastle district will participate in…

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War.-mayfield Sewerage Constructing Act Necessary

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 9

The Waratah-Mayfield sewerage scheme, estimated to cost £32,000, cannot be put into operation either by the Public Works…

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Coalfields' Rail "War" Minister Meets Deputation "Refer to Premier" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 7

Although he was not prepared to give a decision without hearing both sides and scrutinising the papers relating to the…

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Returned Soldiers Help from Women's Auxiliary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 10

For the first time in two years, the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League finds itself supported by an organised women's…

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Social Meeting Railway Returned Soldiers State Officials Attend

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 9

The General President (Mr. K. J. Guhl), and the General Secretary (.Mr. W. Butler) attended the last meeting of the Newcastle Traffic Branch of the…

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Stockton Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 5

Mr. A. Buchanan presided over a well-attended meeting of the Stockton sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, held in the Elmbank Sports…

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Soldier's Misfortune

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 March 1935 · page 6

Newcastle Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League is appealing for assistance for a "Digger" in distress. The returned soldier for whom help is sought left his…

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Wallsend Bread "War."

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 6

The public of Wallsend and the surrounding district is benefiting by a 20 per cent. reduction in the price of bread. This is the outcome of a trade "war."…

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The Governor Visit Newcastle in June Will Attend Anzac Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 6

Sir Harry Budge, Official Secretary to the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven), has advised the Mayor of Newcastle (Ald. R. H. Christie) that the…

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Flame Thrower War Against Noxious Weeds Successful Demonstration

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 2

From the principle of the "Flammenwerfer," that deadly instrument that threw highly inflammable liquid at British soldiers from the German trenches during…

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Anti-war Movement Address by Mrs. Moroney Soviet Conditions Praised

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 11

Mrs. S. Moroney, of Sydney, gave an address at the Newcastle Trades Hall last night, on the Anti-war Movement. She was introduced to the audience by…

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War Wings of Germany Mock Raid on Berlin Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 1

An impression of Germany's efficiency in the air was given to-night by the mock air raid on Berlin, during which the…

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Severe Decline Australian Tobacco Crop Less Than Before War Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 8

Beset by disease and unfavourable weather, the Australian tobacco crop for this year has suffered a severe decline. In 1931-32 the tobacco yield was 13,000,000…

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Bread 'War' Settled Wallsend Bakers Come to Terms 5d. a Loaf To-morrow

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 8

Peace has been declared in the bread "war" which has been waging in the Wallsend district for a fortnight…

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The War of Words Tongue Lashings on U.S.A. Radios Now Triangular Washington

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 March 1935 · page 1

Senator Huey Long, Father Coughlin and General Johnson, opened the week with renewed pyrotechnics and, it is noticed…

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