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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 61 of 70

Abyssinian War Italian Demands Emperor Will Resist "Breach of Covenant" (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, October 26

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 October 1935 · page 8

The reported demand made by Italy for the secession by Abyssinia of the Northern Province of Tigre is expected to encounter determined opposition from…

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Italy's War Machine Moves Again New Drive South Has Started Defenders Continue Retreat Tactics Difficult for Invaders London

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 October 1935 · page 1

Major General Temperley, the military correspondent of "The Daily Telegraph," believes that things are moving at last in the north and the south of Abyssinia. He adds that the capture of Debra Sion brings the first…

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One Kiss and the Nazis Reeled Jewish Ex-soldier Gaoled for Month Berlin

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 October 1935 · page 1

Contending that the accused had insulted, not only the woman, but the entire German nation, a Court has sentenced…

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New Clauses in Tenders Provision for War Risk Insurance

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 10

War risk insurance will be included in tenders for Imported electrical and allied machinery in future, the Hunter Water Board was Informed…

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Paying Heavily "War" Prices in Italy "Difficult Days Ahead" London, October 28

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 7

The "Financial News" says that the Italians are already paying heavily for the war through their reduced standard of living, of which the most visible…

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War Extolled "Combines Force and Goodness" Italian Painter's Manifesto London, October 27

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 7

The eminent futurist painter, Signor Marinetti, a member of the Italian Academy, before going to Abyssinia as a volunteer, issued a manifesto in which…

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Forces in War Zone Abyssinian and Italian Invaders' Air Power Rome, October 9

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 6

The total strength of the Italian forces in East Africa at the opening of the campaign was as follows:-…

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Radio War Play Dissatisfied Listeners "Can Shut Off Set" Commission Chairman's Reply SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 8

"The remedy in such cases lies not with the Commission, but with the listener; that is to say, the proper course is not for the Commission to discontinue such…

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Britain Concentrates On Poll News About War in Minor Place Defence, the League and Social Services Main Issues of the Campaign London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 October 1935 · page 1

News devoted to the forthcoming elections dominates the newspapers, from which war news has practically disappeared for several days. As anticipated, three main issues emerge from the party…

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Widows and War Service Homes Federal Decision Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 6

It is estimated that the cost to the Commonwealth Government of the proposals announced at Orange by the Assistant Minister for War Service…

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Labor Campaign Against War Parliamentary Party Offers Support Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 7

The Federal Labor Forty, at a meeting to-day, decided to give full support to the anti-war activities of the State executives of the A.L.P…

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Sanctions in War Mutual Aid Plan Adopted Federal Decision Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 30 October 1935 · page 7

When the House of Representatives met to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) announced that the Government…

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Oppose War Moves Federal Labour Party Decision CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 7

Decision to oppose actively any war moves arising from the Italo-Abyssinian dispute was arrived at by the Federal Parliamentary Labour Party at a Caucus…

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Burden to Be Eased Widows and War Homes CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 2

Under new legislation, the Commonwealth Government proposes to make about £5000 available for widows and widowed mothers of returned soldiers who…

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Against War A.C.T.U. to Formulate Policy SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 2

According to information received by Trades Hall unions to-day, the Australian Council of Trade Unions will consider the formulation of a policy against war and…

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Sons of Returned Soldiers Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 October 1935 · page 11

A proposal to form an organisation throughout Australia—probably to be called "Sons of Soldiers—is being considered by State branches of the…

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War Widows' Homes

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 13

Providing a scheme of relief for widows and widowed mothers of Australian soldiers, a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by the Minister in…

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"Britain Can't Stand Aloof" When Great Nations Go to War Baldwin's Speech London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 1

"Of all currents of British policy, over half a century, none has run more truly or more steadily than friendship for Italy," said the Prims…

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Curtin's Attack on Sanctions "It's a Bad Bargain" "Risk Provoking a War" "Means Blockade" Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 7

The guillotine was applied by the Government to-day to the Sanctions Bill in the House of Representatives. The Bill…

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War Fronts Abyssinian Concentration Defence of Makale Offensive Also Expected in Ogaden (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, October 31

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 November 1935 · page 11

Reports from Asmara and from Rome indicate the possibility of the Abyssinians carrying out a counter-attack in defence of Makale…

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