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The wars & local soldiers, 1935

1,395 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 70

Beer War Stirs Goulburn

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 7

Up spake a sturdy publican: "I'll get the trade," said he, "I'll bring the price of beer down "To fourpence ha'pennee."…

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Returned Soldier' Certificate

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 5 February 1935 · page 5

The Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has decided to confer its annual certificate of appreciation on Mrs. J. Robertson, of…

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Anzac Day and Hotels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 8

In moving for leave to bring in a bill to provide for the closing of hotels for the sale of liquor on the morning of Anzac Day, the Minister for Justice (Mr. L. O…

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Closing of Hotels Anzac Day Ban Criticised Protest in Assembly Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 7

An attack on the Liquor Amendment Bill, which provides for the compulsory closing of hotels and wine bars on the morning of…

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Milk War Film at Royal James Cagney Scores

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 5

Excitement and drama are blended with humor in The St. Louis Kid. which is being shown at the Theatre Royal. It is a…

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Goulburn Beer War Goes on Threepenny Glasses Mentioned Goulburn

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 6 February 1935 · page 9

In the Goulburn beer war a bomb the size of a threepenny piece may bo hurled with mighty effect. Goulburn, lined four deep…

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Hotels on Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 8

The Liquor (Anzac Day) Amendment Bill was taken through second reading and committee stages and the third reading was fixed for to-morrow…

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Dominions & War Always Had Free Choice Reply to South Africans London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 1

"South Africa's defence policy, as explained by Mr. Pirow, is in general accord with British expectations," says the "Daily Mail"…

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Influenza Attacks Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 8

Paris, February 6.—Thirty-two soldiers have died in a week from influenza, while hundreds are affected in the garrison towns, including Verdun, Sens, Bourges,…

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Only 150 for Free Ride Soldiers' Trip to Sydney Prefer Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 7 February 1935 · page 15

Of the 4000 returned soldiers in the Newcastle district, only 150 so Far, have elected to go to Sydney at the…

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An Adventurous Career German Captain in Newcastle War Time Escapes

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 6

Captain H. C. Beilfuss, who arrived in Newcastle to-day, has had an adventurous career, leading him to almost…

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Effective Check Against War Macdonald Applauds the Aerial Pact London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 1

Speaking at Luton to-day the Prime Minister (Mr. MacDonald) described the proposed aerial pact as the most effective deterrent to aggression ever…

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Fire Tragedies 10 Die in India and Burma British Soldier Victim Calcutta, February 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 11

Seven persons, including an eight-year-old girl, perished, and four were critically burned when a fire occurred in a shop in the village of Wayalpad, near Madras…

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Stockton Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 3

A well attended meeting of the Stockton sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League was held at North Stockton. Mr. R. W. Errington…

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Returned Soldiers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 19

Sir.—in the "Newcastle Morning Herald" of February 4, there appeared an article, headed, "Returned Soldiers; Transport to Sydney."…

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From the Presses N.Z.'s Part In War

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 4

A picture of the Great War, with out any apparent effort at embellishment, is given by O. E. Burton, MM., M.d'H., in The Silent Division, a…

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Effect of War Expectation of Life Investigation Being Made Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 9

An effort to ascertain the expectation of life of returned soldiers, as compared with civilians, is being made by experts of the Census Department. Statistics are…

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Aerial Pact "Make War Impossible" Mr. Macdonald's Claim (Australian Press Association.) LONDON, February 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 9 February 1935 · page 9

Speaking at Luton, Bedfordshire, the Prime Minister (Mr. Ramsay Mac-Donald) described the proposed aerial pact as the most effective deterrent to…

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Unity Urged Returned Soldiers' Clubs Legion Conference Problem Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 February 1935 · page 9

Regret that all soldier organisation could not be united was expressed by Major General Sir Charles Rosential at the opening of the annual conference…

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Returned Soldiers' Camp

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 12 February 1935 · page 9

Sir.—The 40 members of the Returned Soldiers' Camp wish to convey their indignation to the general public through your valuable Press regarding an article…

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