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The wars & local soldiers, 1936

1,307 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 48 of 66

Spain's Civil War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 2

Sir,—I have read with interest Dr. Duhig's remarks regarding cabled reports of events in Spain. He is dubious about the names "Loyalists," "Fascists," and…

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Women War Workers Memorial Tablet in Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 9

Quotations are to be invited for the erection of a memorial tablet to commemorate the services of Newcastle women war workers…

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Spanish Civil War (Continued from Page 1.) Armistice Called Rebels to Spare San Sebastian? London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 9

"The Daily Telegraph's" special correspondent at Hendaye (France) says it is understood that an unofficial…

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Soldiers' Conference Adelaide

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 8

Most of the time at the sub-branch conference of the Returned Soldiers' League to-day was taken up in speeches by the Governor-General (Lord Gowrie) and the…

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Back in Barn Dance Returned Soldiers' Function

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 September 1936 · page 4

A novel decoration scheme was carried out at the "Back in the Barn Dance," held in the Masonic Hall, Stockton, on Tuesday night. Gum-tips, sheaves of wheat and bunches of vegetables with storm lanterns helped to create the…

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Anzac Day Uniform Observance Favoured Returned Soldiers' Conference ADELAIDE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 16

The sub-branch conference of the Returned Soldiers' League in Adelaide resolved to-day that the Federal Congress to be held here later in the month be…

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"Heading for War" London, September 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 14

Speaking in Banffshire to-day, the Lord President of the Council (Mr. Ramsay Macdonald) said: "We apparently are entering upon a muddy, bloody, futile path…

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Latest War Pictures—Irun Bombed Girl Cricketer Defied Conventions'

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 10

SPANISH civil war.—Above are shown Morrish troops, who are noted for their fer[?]city, leaving Burgos for the San Sebastian front. Moots comprise a large proti[?]n of the rebel army. The picture below shown Irun being shelled. At right! ONE of the features of the…

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Nearing Its [?]End? the Civil War in Spain London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

The correspondent of "The Daily Telegraph" at St. Jean de Luz (Southern France) says that the lack of fighting is…

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Five More Dead Police and Soldiers Clash with Arabs Palestine Unrest Continues (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, September 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 13

Reports from Jerusalem announce that four British policemen and a soldier have been killed as a result of further…

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Another Revolt In Lisbon Soldiers Join the Sailors Reported Shelling of the City London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 1

Though it has been officially announced in Lisbon that the Portugese Naval mutiny which occurred in the Tagus on Tuesday was foreknown, but was allowed to develop for demonstration purposes, reports have come from Gibraltar of more…

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Kurri Returned Soldiers' Auxiliary

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 September 1936 · page 9

A social evening was held at the Kurri Drill Hall, when the Women's Auxiliary of the Returned Soldiers' League completed the popular-lady…

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Drummer in U.s. Civil War Early Memories

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 6

Thomas Buckley, who is 94, and now lives in Henry-street, Lidcombe, was a drummer boy during the American civil…

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MR. J. A. J. HUNTER Administer War Homes CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 10

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) announced in the House of Representatives to-day that the Assistant Minister (Mr. J. A. J. Hunter) would administer…

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Peace and War Hitler Talks Fervently About Both NUREMBURG

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 1

While 150 searchlights lit up the faces of his supporters at the Nazi "Honor" Congress, Herr Hitler delivered a rousing speech on Zeppelin Common tonight, to a crowd estimated at 150,000 persons…

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"Take No Part" Appeal to Australians Civil War in Spain Canberra

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 11

The Prime Minister (Mr. J. A. Lyons) appealed to Australians in a special statement issued to-day, not to take part in any movement to raise funds for the…

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Spanish War Victories Claimed by Both Sides Talavera Fighting May Prove Key to Madrid (Australian Associated Press.) MADRID, September 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 11

Both sides claim victories in the Talavera region, where the fighting is more important than on the Irun front as it may prove the key…

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For Coronation Five Australian Ex-Soldiers Travel by Car and Boat Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 12

Arrangements for the sending of an A.I.F. contingent to the Coronation having fallen through, five former members of the forces have decided to travel…

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Parachute Descent Soviet Soldiers and Guns MINSK, September 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 11

During a mock battle at the Soviet army manoeuvres at Minsk to-day, 1200 soldiers parachuted en masse from scores of aeroplanes, and landed behind time…

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Returned Soldiers Ball at Waratah

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 12 September 1936 · page 8

The sounding of the reveille by Trumpeters Thompson. Dray and Dray at the Waratah School of Arts announced the beginning of an…

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