War Relic Not Wanted
A mountain battery gun, a war relic presented to the Kingaroy district (Q.), some years ago, may shortly be put to use as a farm implement if the shire…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1936
1,307 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 47 of 66
Could Have Avoided War Lloyd George's Memoirs—No. 35 Not Sought Says Lloyd George BLUNDERS Magnitude Unforeseen
"War ought to have been and could have been averted," says Lloyd George in this article. He declares that the Kaiser never had the remotest idea that he was plunging into an European war…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Militia Enlistments
According to statements made in Sydney yesterday by the military authorities, more than 800 recruits have enlisted since the militia recruiting drive was instituted a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Meaning of Enlistment Need for Home Defence
Enlistment in the Australian militia forces did not imply an obligation to go to war overseas, said Dr. F. P. Soiling, of Maitland, in an address on defence…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers and Work
Sir,—The letter by "Old Bill" is, to say the least, candid. Its main feature, however, is the exposure of the "blah" merchants. During the war years…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Welcome Home to Soviet Delegates Sydney Protest Meeting
The Northern Miners' president (Mr. T. Hoare) will be among the speakers at a meeting in Sydney Domain on Sunday afternoon to protest against the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Graves Official
London, September 2.—Lieutenant-colonel Cyril Hughes, who will be succeeded by Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Hart, formerly Administrator of Western…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →King Lands at Anzac Shown Round by Australian Istanbul
When King Edward landed at Anzac Cove he was received by Mr. Tasman Millington, an Australian, who is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Glamour of War
The fundamental sources of war were expounded by Rev. Dr. Boyd Scott, of Glasgow, in an address at Scots' Church Hall, Melbourne. Summarised, they were…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Cavalry In Spanish Civil War
Spanish loyalist cavalry charging during the battle for Siguenza, which was fought during the advance on Saragossa.—Air Mail…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Narkunda's Adventure in Civil War Zone Sydney
Vivid tales of the Narkunda's adventures on the fringe of the Spanish war, were told when the liner arrived from London. THE Narkunda called at Tangier to pick up passengers, including the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Herald Stop Press Spanish Civil War. Madrid, September 3
The Government forces claim to have entered Heusca. They allege that an Insurgent column, marching to the relief of Oviedo, mutinied and…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cessnock Returned Soldiers Invite Mr. Hughes to Annual Dinner
The Federal Minister for Health (Mr. W. M. Hughes) is to be invited to attend the annual dinner of the Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Welcome Home Internationals Entertained SYDNEY
"Good old Jack" shouted enthusiastic supporters of J. H. Crawford, when he and V. R. McGrath were tendered a dinner to welcome them home by the New South Wales Hardcourt…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Spain's War New Cabinet Firmer War Measures Will Adhere to League (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 6
The new Spanish Government formed by Senor Largo Caballero, consists of six Socialists, two Communists, one Republican Unionist, one Catalanist, two Left…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →British Troops Attacked in Palestine Several Wounded R.A.F. Machines Pursue Arab Raiders (Australian Associated Press.) JERUSALEM, September 6
A lorry load of British troops were attacked by Arab rifle fire three miles from Nablus. Several are reported to have been wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War Trophy
Sir,—Some time ago I saw a notice warning people who had dangerous war trophies and telling them to see the military authorities. Well, I have trophies. But…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Danger in Europe British Ministers Silent London
British Ministers and diplomats, on their return to London after the holidays, will not venture a prophecy as to the likely course of events in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To Honor Women War Workers Meeting to Plan Memorial
The final meeting of the citizens' committee which arranged the commemoration march of the Ninth Brigade in Newcastle recently will be…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →America's Fear Impending World War "Shatter Civilisation" Washington, September 7
Before 3000 delegates assembled for the third World Power Conference at Washington to-night, the Secretary of State (Mr. Cordell Hall) took the occasion…
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