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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 36 of 70

Returned Soldiers' Meeting

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 25 June 1935 · page 8

The general meeting of the Returned Soldiers' League will be held next Monday night. When the Dean of Newcastle will Rive a lantern lecture on his…

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Conditions for War Bursaries

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 6

The Department of Education directs attention of intending applicants to the fact that as from July 1, 1935, the policy of the Bursary Endowment Board will be…

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War Against the Rats 280 Bought in the City Monthly "Continuous Campaign"

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 7

An average of 280 rats a month are caught in the Newcastle municipality alone and paid for by the Newcastle City Council…

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New Soldiers' Memorial Public Appeal Suggested Town Hall Site

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 26 June 1935 · page 8

The raising of money by means of a citizens' appeal fund has been suggested in the movement for a new soldiers'…

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Returned Soldiers' Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 12

A deputation from the Toronto branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League complained to the meeting of the Lake Macquarie Shire Council last…

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Toronto Returned Soldiers' Meeting

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 4

The adjourned meeting of the Toronto sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was held in the Scout Hall, Mr. A. Chapman presiding over a good…

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Abyssinian Troops Will Retire to Mountains If Defeated in War London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 1

Abyssinia has not sought nor been offered financial assistance, the Emperor of the Ethiopians (Halle Sllassle)…

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Soldier Settlers Adjustment of Debts SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 12

A deputation, representing returned soldier settlers on the Red Cross settlement in the Murrumbidgee area, waited on the Deputy Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner)…

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Toronto Returned Soldiers

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 29 June 1935 · page 2

Toronto branch of the Returned Soldiers' League intends making representations for the amendment of the Preference Act to include…

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Alter Route of Anzac March Controversy in Victoria Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 8

Proposals to alter the Anzac march route and to remove the restrictions on the opening of hotels and theatres on Anzac Day are expected to create…

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The War God Smiles

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 6

The League of Nations covenant, the Locarno agreement, the Briand-Kellog pact, the Washington agreement for a limitation of…

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"Hooded Bandit" Another Hold-up Man Badly Wounded Unsuccessful Attempt to Rob Railway Station SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 7

The "hooded bandit" who robbed we storekeepers last Saturday night appeared again last night, and shot a man during a hold-up…

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Terrorism in Spain State of War Declared MADRID, June 29

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 7

An outbreak of sabotage and terrorism in Catalonia has resulted in a Cabinet decision to declare a state of war in the Barcelona City Province. The Ministers…

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Against War Conference in Newcastle Danger of Fascism Book Censorship Attacked

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 3

"We dedicate ourselves to the building of a movement against war and Fascism that will embrace the whole community in a united struggle for the prevention…

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Returned Soldiers "Preference Should Remain" League Official's Comment Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 July 1935 · page 8

The President of the Victorian Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. Holland) said yesterday that preference to returned soldiers should remain. When…

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Tribute to Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 4

The City Council agreed, at last night's meeting, to a procedure which will ensure that tribute is paid to returned soldiers who die within the municipality. The…

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Wallsend Soldiers' Monument

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 4

A beginning has been made with the preparatory work for the illumination of the soldiers' memorial monument adjacent to the Wallsend Rotunda, and the…

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First Swallow Needs Courage German Ex-soldiers Visit France Lyons

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 July 1935 · page 1

The swallow does not mage a summer, but it requires courage to be the first swallow, said M. Herriot, the Mayor, welcoming the first German…

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Younger Set Dance Aid for Returned Men

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 July 1935 · page 11

The Civic Wintergarden was the scene last night of a happy dance arranged by the Younger Set of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League. Rav…

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"Want Peace" Former German Soldiers Party of 60 in France Lyons, July 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 July 1935 · page 8

"One swallow does not make a summer, but it requires courage to be the first swallow," said the Mayor of Lyons (M. Herriot) in welcoming the first party of…

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