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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 52 of 70

Clamoring for Berths Australians in England Fears of War London

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 1

As the outcome of anxiety concerning the Abyssinian situation, many Australian visitors to Britain and Europe are…

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War Fear in America Stock Market Reaction Heavy Selling New York

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 1

In New York, which has been comparatively calm, war fear gripped the securities market to-day…

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"War Near" Lloyd George Alarmed Powers Criticised "World Heading for Great Catastrophe" (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 19

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1935 · page 11

"We are within a week or a fortnight of as great a war of aggression as Germany's attack on Belgium," declared Mr. Lloyd George,…

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Opposed to War Labor Party's Attitude Unanimous View Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 7

Both the Federal and State Parliamentary Labor Parties to-day made unanimous decisions to oppose to the…

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"Paganism Advances" Threat to Civilisation Bishop on War Menace Lismore

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 September 1935 · page 7

Speaking at the annual communion breakfast of St. Carthage's Lodge of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society to-day, the Roman Catholic…

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Flight of War Veterans Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 8

Because adoption of the scheme would entail considerable financial responsibility, the Returned Soldiers' League has rejected a suggestion of Mr…

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War Risk Insurance Suez Rates Stiffen Greatly LONDON, September 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 7

The City Editor of "The Times" declares that war risk insurance rates are stiffening. Voyages to Australia via Suez are…

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League and Australia Divergent Views at Canberra Fear of War Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 1

As a sequel to the declaration of the view of each of the parties, the question of the attitude Australia should adopt towards the Italo-Abyssinian crisis to-day…

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War Clouds Newcastle Y.M.C.A. Alarm Appeal to Christian Thought

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 6

The Board of Directors of Newcastle Young Men's Christian Association through the General Secretary, Mr. J. S. Strahan, has authorised the publication of…

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Emperor's Plea Remove Arms Embargo War Loan Sought Sanctions Urged (Published in "The Times"—Copyright.) LONDON, September 22

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 7

"Italy's rejection of the League's final effort for peace, by a discussion with the parties, proves that negotiation in a reasonable…

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Federal Budget Concessions to Ex-Soldiers: More for States Special Property Tax Reduced Restoration of 2½ Per Cent. in Salaries of Public Service, Ms.P., and Ministers Excise Cuts on Tobacco and Cigarettes Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 7

The Assistant Treasurer (Mr. R. G. Casey) delivered his first Budget speech in the House of Representatives to-night. The Budget contained few surprises. It estimated the position for 1935-6 as…

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Medical Treatment for Soldiers Orange

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 September 1935 · page 7

One of a large number of requests to be placed before the N.S.W. annual conference of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League, which is to open…

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Mr. Hoare on War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 9

"I feel it to be the duty of all revolutionary Socialists to refrain from any action which pledges them to support a capitalist Government in time of war,"…

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War Materials For East Africa

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 1

WITHIN A WEEK, seven steamers, laden with troops and war supplies, left Naples for East Africa. This picture shows motor lorries, laden with water tanks, being hoisted on to a steamer…

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Shot in Back Wounded Taxi-man Dies Search for Killer Police Are Handicapped SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 7

James Smiley, 38, of Georgina-street, Newtown, the taxi-driver who was shot four times in the back by his passenger at Flemington last night, died in hospital…

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Attitude to War Trades Hall Council Unions Asked to Protest

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 3

The Secretary of the Newcastle Trades Hall Council (Mr. G. Bass) has, by direction of the executive, forwarded to the Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) and…

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New War Memorial Museum Building Is Nearing Completion Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 7

Costing £90,300. the museum section of the Australian War Memorial at Canberra is nearing completion, and it is anticipated that it will be ready…

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War Fears and Wheat Prices Firm Market Should Persist London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 1

"The Times," commenting in a leading article on the 20 per cent, rise in wheat prices, says that the prospects are in favor of a reduction in…

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Policy Suggested Working Class and War A.R.U. Council Meeting Brisbane

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 9

In his Presidential address to the Australian Council meeting of the Australian Railways Union to-day, Mr. T. Moroney suggested that the orgaisation should…

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Act of War "Australia Not Bound" Senate Debate Senator McLachlan Defends League CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 September 1935 · page 7

Emphatically defending the attitude of Britain and the League of Nations in the Italo-Abyssinian dispute, the Postmaster-General…

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