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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

1,193 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 60

Birthrate and War Bishop Amplifies His Advice London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 1

Personality I would not have the numbers at home increase, but they will diminish unless the birthrate rises," said the Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. Barnes)…

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Europe Close to War Impressions of an American Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 6

"Personally, I think we are closer to a war in Europe to-day than we were before the outbreak of the last war…

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Australian Airman's Romance Abroad Wedding Planned In Midst Of Tribal War PERTH

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 3

The story of a romantic engagement comes from the Afghan frontier of India. Jackson-Brunt Lieutenant Alan C. Mills, of the Royal Air Force, a son of the late…

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Small Families Industrial Tyranny and War Blamed Bishop's Outspoken Sermon London, March 7

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 7

"Prudent parents will not, and should not, blind children into the world if they are to be ill-fed and ill-housed," said the Bishop of Birmingham (Right Rev. E. W…

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"Virus of Hatred" Chances of War in Europe Film Company President's Views Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 7

Addressing the Millions Club at its luncheon to-day, Mr. P. Reisman, Vice-president of the RKO Radio Pictures Corporation of America and world export…

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Spanish War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

Sir,—I do not wish to question Mr. Vaisey's sincerity or good faith (for Communism does seem to involve strange incongruities and apparent…

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Steel and War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 6

A Canberra report suggests that the Commonwealth Government is beginning to show concern over the extent of Japanese interest in…

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War-time Incident Recalled

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 8

Mr. L. T. Copeland, of Newcastle, recalled a war-time incident in an address to members of Newcastle Business Men's Club yesterday. He was…

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Intruder Shoots Pursuer Young Man Wounded in the Wrist Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

Awakened by a torch being Hashed in his face through a window at his home in May-road. Notting Hill last night. Arthur Craske (19). chased an…

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Duke of Gloucester War Graves President LONDON, March 9

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 10

The Duke of Gloucester will become President of the Imperial War Graves Commission. He said he had heard on many occasions of the comfort which the…

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Italy's Naval Aim in the Mediterranean Mussolini Tries Out His War Machine Rome

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

Signor Mussolini sailed for Libya' to-day aboard the cruiser Pola, which is escorted by three other cruisers. Several Ministers accompany II Duce who, after his arrival at Tobruk, will…

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Appoint Man to War on Noise Doctor Advocates Overhaul Of Law, Too SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 8

The appointment of a Commissioner to coordinate noise abatement work and enforce regulations, was suggested by the president of the Noise and Nuisance Abatement Society, Dr. G. S. Thompson, to-day…

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Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 21

There will be two Anzac Days this year—the first the real and the second the political or artificial holiday. Ex-service-men, true to their ideals, and consistent…

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Sent From Court to Hospital Man's War Injuries

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 2

Assisted from the Court by a constable. Stafford Hardinge de Ville (39). engineer, was taken to hospital on the advice of the Government…

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"Air War Might Be a Blessing" London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

"Aerial warlare may produce a relatively quick result. If it does not it may completely destroy civilisation," said Air Vice-Admiral Gossage in a…

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Keep Out of War Japan's Aims Debated Tokio

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 7

A crowded Diet heard the debate on foreign affairs today. Members were anxious to know how Japan could be…

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Drift to War Ottawa Policy Blamed Liberal Pessimistic About Future (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 10

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 14

"We must abandon the Ottawa policy if we desire to stop the drift to war," declared Sir Archibald Sinclair, M.P., at the Liberal party's…

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Of New South War[?] Sydney to American in Five Days Trans-tasman Link with Flying Clippers Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

By the end of the year, a four days' Flying Clipper service will be in operation between San Francisco and Auckland. The Dominion Government has completed an agreement with Pan American Airways…

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Observance of Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 10

The Chief Secretary (Mr. F. A. Chaffey) said yesterday that, in view of the intention of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League to conduct the usual…

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Aviation Exports of War Planes Enthusiasm Running Wild

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1937 · page 7

"Australia may be called on during the next couple of years to supply war 'planes to South Africa, India, and New Zealand." This remarkable statement, which…

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