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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 65 of 70

Federal Parliament Relief for Widows of Returned Soldiers Arrears on Homes Discretionary Power to the Minister New Bill Explained Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 9

When the amending War Service Homes Bill was under consideration in the House of Representatives last night,…

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Soldiers' League Conference Opened To-day Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 20 November 1935 · page 7

In welcoming the delegates to the Federal Congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia to-day, the Lord Mayor…

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Returned Men's Regret SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 1

Announcement of the death of Earl Jellicoe was received with profound regret to-day by delegates at the Federal Congress of the Returned Soldiers…

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Peace and Soldiers Governor's High Tribute War Not Wanted Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 12

Addressing the Federal Congress of the Returned Soldiers' League to-day, the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven)…

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The Tug of Not War, But Sanctions

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 12

Italy is already being forced to light en her belt, and owing to the imposition of Sanctions, the League of Nations is now helping considerably…

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War Pensions Conditions Liberalised New Legislation Benefits to Cost £350,000 CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 7

Important alterations to the Returned Soldiers' Repatriation Act, having the effect of liberalising war pensions, were announced to…

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Federal Parliament More Help for War Veterans New Measures to Cost £350,000 a Year Under Pension Benefits Canberra

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 15

The new war pensions legislation, submitted to the House of Representatives last night, is the result of the Government's recondition that many thousands of former soldiers, who are suffering war disabilities, are deprived of pensions because their…

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Federal Congress Returned Soldiers Opening in Sydney Prince of Wales' Message SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 8

Speaking at the annual Federal congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League to-day, the Governor-General (Sir Isaac Isaacs) said it…

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Returned Soldiers Tribute by Lord Mayor SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 November 1935 · page 9

Delegates attending the Federal congress. of the Returned Soldiers' League were welcomed to-day by the Lord Mayor (Ald. A. McElhone) who described them…

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Jellicoe Dead Led Grand Fleet in War Empire's Sorrow Champion of Returned Men (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, November 20

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 13

Earl Jellicoe, who commanded the Grand Fleet in the Great War, died to-day in a London nursing home. Lady Jellicoe and all…

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Anzac Day Holiday West Australian Proposal Rejected by Soldiers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 6

A move by the West Australian branch of the Returned Soldiers' League to have Anzac Day proclaimed a sacred…

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War Risk Insurance

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 21

The differential rates of insurance which were being quoted by Continental underwriters between British and foreign vessels. other than Italian, have been withdrawn…

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Postal Union Council Against War Not Recognised SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 15

The Federal conference of the Amalgamated Postal Workers' Union, when dealing with correspondence from the National Council Against War to-day,…

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Bombing Practice R.A.A.F. Holds First Camp War Training for Airmen Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 14

In preparation for bombing practice by the R.A.A.F., a convoy of Air Force transports left Melbourne at 5 a.m. to-day for Cootamundra, where mock…

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Christmas Hampers Appeal for Returned Soldiers Fund Opened for 1935

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 12

The Newcastle Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League acknowledges the first contributions to the Christmas hamper appeal for 1935…

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Keep Peace Soldiers and Women Governor at Congress Many Problems Discussed Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 23

"I am firmly convinced that the returned soldier is the greatest instrument for peace in the civilised world to-day," and the Governor (Sir Alexander…

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Conscription of Youths Motion Rejected by Soldiers Federal Congress Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 November 1935 · page 6

After having rejected a motion favoring compulsory military training, delegates to the Returned Soldiers'…

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Welcome Home Miss Elsie Moore Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 14

The staff of the Blue Room Cafe welcomed home, at a party, Miss Elsie Moore, who has just returned from a tour of Ceylon. Miss Moore entertained her…

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Returned Men's Congress Ends on Happy Note Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 3

The Federal Congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League concluded to-day on a happy note when the president…

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Anzac Day Observance Methods Soldiers' Congress Debate Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 11

At the Federal congress of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League to-day, Mr. F. J. Aberle moved that the Government be asked to proclaim Anzac…

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