Lt.-col. Bruxner "Celebrity of the A.i.f." War and Politics
The Acting Premier (Mr. M. F. Bruxner) has in his day played many parts, but none more difficult in its way than the role he has filled since March 11,…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1936
1,307 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 40 of 66
Lloyd George Under Fire BARRAGE From High Officers Moral Courage "Fantastic" War Strategy
Lloyd George is still under heavy fire in England because of his memoirs, which attack, with all the fiery conviction of his nature, persons who were in high places in wartime…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →No More War "If Dead Could Return" Mr. Baldwin's Dramatic Speech London, July 29
"If the dead could return there would be no more war." This was the dramatic declaration of the Prime Minister (Mr. S. Baldwin) to…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Soldiers' Preference
Sir,—It is evident there is a great deal of confusion concerning the Act which is supposed to give preference to returned men. The Government which passed the…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Lull in Spanish War Government Aims to Take Saragossa Preparing Forces for Attack Fierce Resumption of Activities Expected: Rebels Seek Italian and German Help (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, July 29
Apart from sporadic engagements and preparations for others, what may be described as an apprehensive lull prevails in the Spanish war theatres. This may be a prelude to a fierce resumption of activities…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Spain's Civil War
The American civil war which extended over four or five years involved the loss of between 750,000 and 1,000,000 people. Spain's civil…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →New Monastery Intercede for Australia War Expected in September Perth
Workmen are busy in Heytesbury-road. Subiaco, completing as quickly as possible the aquarian sanctuary and monastery for the Chapter of the Rosicrucian…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Lloyd George Memoirs—No. 15. Our Troops Were Outnumbered Lloyd George's Reply Hot Attacks 'War Office Fountain Pen'
Arising from the March disaster in France, a serious attack was made on the British Government because our troops were outnumbered. Carelessness or cowardice was the charge…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Soldier Settlement Revaluation Scheme Legislation in Tasmania Hobart
It is believed that the proposal of the Government to institute a revaluation of properties of soldier settlers is likely to cost in the vicinity of £800,000…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Where Civil War Is Raging
THE ABOVE MAP illustates the stralegic importance of Sarag[?]ssa, whose possession is the main objective of both sides at present in the northern region. The immediate rebel objective in the south is Seville…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Great Men of Our Time Clemenceau in War Spirit Of France Fierce, Unconquerable
It was in the Great War that Clemenceau reached the summit of his fame, and poured out in overflowing measure his dazzling talents, his fierce and relentless energy, and his indomitable will to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Blind Dominions Soldiers' Reunion LONDON
Blinded Australian. Now Zealand, Canadian and South African soldiers who are ex-patients of St. Dunstan's, London, held a reunion to-day. Many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Concern in London International Aspects of Spanish Civil War "Must Widen Rift in Europe" Supply of Arms to Insurgents by Italy Causing Complications (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, July 31
The international aspects of the war in Spain are beginning to cause serious concern in London, states the diplomatic correspondent of the "Morning Post." While the Government is observing the strictest neutrality,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Civil War in Spain Government in Better Position London
The stalemate in Spain continues with the advantage to-wards the Government, whose forces are consolidating around…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War Danger "Clash Not Inevitable" Lord Cranborne's Opinion London, August 1
"I do not think that war is inevitable, and I hope there are many members who do not think it is inevitable," said the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Lord…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Council Against War
The Women's Organiser for the Council Against War (Mrs. Wakefield) addressed a meeting at the week-end on the "Development of Fascism in Australia." This…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →"Cause Tin War" Siam's Withdrawal from Pool SYDNEY
The statement that if Siam persisted in its policy of withdrawing from the pool, on international tin war was likely, was made by the E. F. Harris, a mining…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →22 Years Ago To-day Declaration of War by Britain
To-day it the 22nd anniversary of the declaration of war by Cleat Britain Two decades have failed to dim vivid…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Another Sydney Bread War Shops in Newtown and St. Peters Sydney
Bread is being sold for as low as 1½d a loaf by shopkeepers in Newtown South and St. Peters as a result of a bread war which has now…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Army Commissions Service in Ranks First Encourage Enlistments Melbourne
In future commissions in the Australian Military Forces will be obtainable only by members who have served in the ranks, except in very special…
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