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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 21 of 70

Anzac Activities at Stockton Development of the Memorial Grove Procession and Service

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 8

The newly formed Stockton branch of the R.S.S.L. now has a membership of 63, the majority of whom are keenly interesting themselves in the…

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Charge Hit His Son Father's Unlucky Shot at Rabbit Critically Wounded Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 5

Accidentally shot by his lather at Carlingford to-day while rabitting. Garfield Joseph Catt, aged 9, of Murray Farm-road,…

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Archbishop Discounts War Talk London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 1

The Archbishop of Canterbury (Dr. Lang), preaching the Good Friday sermon at St. Sepulchres (London), declared that there was no immediate…

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Royal Milestones With the King and Queen Through the War No. 3—Shrapnel Helmet Replaces Crown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 11

"My God, Mr. Page, what, else could we do!"—The King's vindication of British intervention to American Ambassador—Friendship with Kitchener—His Majesty's five visits to the Western Front—Visit to the Fleet—Self-denying. ordinances…

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Tramway Privileges for Soldiers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 20 April 1935 · page 5

War veterans wearing badges or medals will be entitled to travel free in the metropolitan area on Anzac Day, according to advice received by the…

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Shot at Rabbit Son Accidentally Wounded SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 6

A pathetic accident occurred at Carlingford yesterday, when Garfield Joseph Catt, 9, of Carlingford, was shot by his father. Mr. Catt took an at a rabbit with his…

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Anzac Day Train Arrangements 6000 Men From the North

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 5

The flow of special trains from the northern districts, with their freight of returned soldiers, began this morning, when seven trains passed through…

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War Talk Archbishop's Warning Danger of Explosion London, April 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 6

The Archbishop of Canterbury (Most Rev. C. G. Long), preaching the Good Friday sermon at St. Sepulehres, declared that the was no immediate danger of…

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The Troop Trains First Contingent Passes Newcastle War Days Recalled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 4

The old troop trains of the stirring days of 1914-1018 were recalled in Newcastle last night, when the first of the trains carrying ex-servicemen for the Sydney…

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Soldiers' Difficulty Search for Accommodation SYDNEY, Monday Morning

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 22 April 1935 · page 4

Returned soldiers arriving in Sydney for next Thursday's celebrations have experienced such difficulty in obtaining accommodation that the returned soldiers'…

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Wrist Cut: Poisoned Returned Soldier Found BATHURST

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 23 April 1935 · page 4

Suffering from the effects of poison, and with a cut in one wrist. George Coates, a returned soldier, was found in the bush at Oheron to-day. He was soaked by…

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Anzac Day Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 9

A service of commemoration of Anzac Day will be held in Newcastle Catherdral to-morrow morning, at 9.30, when the preacher will be, Rev T M. Robinson, of…

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Special Anzac Day Message "Thinning Ranks"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 8

The president of the Newcastle Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia (Mr. Shaw) to-day issued a special message on the…

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Anzac Special Train from Newcastle Quiet Departure

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 6

The first batch of ex-soldiers representing the Newcastle quota for the combined Anzac Day march Sydney on Thursday left by special train last night…

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Digger Helped to Sydney Magistrate's Anzac Day Gesture

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 7

The spirit of Anzac Day pervaded Newcastle Police Court to-day, and the magistrate (Mr. Soane, S.M.) made a generous gesture towards an unfortunate…

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African War Veterans

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 6

Battles will be fought again stories of brave deeds and adventures retold and warthne acquaintances renewed at the reunion of the 1st Australian Horse (South…

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Newcastle Anzac Ceremonies 8000 Diggers Expected to Parade Procession Through the City to Park Arrangements Are Completed

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 8

To-morrow, the 20th anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli. Newcastle will pay special homage to the imperishable deeds of her Anzacs. It is estimated that more than 8000 veterans of past…

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Chaco War Resumed 2000 Men Reported to Be Killed Bolivian Claims Buenos Aires

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 1

Forty thousand men fought to-day one of the biggest battles in the long drawn-out war in E1 Gran Chaco, between…

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Enlisted at 65 Years

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 24 April 1935 · page 6

The claim of an old soldier of New South Wales to be the oldest Digger in the Commonwealth has been bettered by Mr. patrick McCafferty of Brisbane who…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 25 April 1935 · page 6

The Business Department of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" will be closed today. The office will reopen at 7…

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