War Debts to U.S.A. WASHINGTON, March 20
A bill has been introduced in Congress to-prohibit President Roosevelt negotiating reciprocal trade agreements with nations which are in default on war debts…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1937
1,193 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 60
British Firm's Offer to Make 'Arms 'At Cost War Office Rejected It London
The "News Chronicle" demands an explanation of why the War Office rejected the offer of Ransomes and Rapier, engineers, of Ipswich, to make tanks and shells without…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Military Boost" Anzac Day Procession Hamilton Mayor's Criticism
"It is purely a military boost, and, in my opinion, detracts from the sacredness of the occasion," declared the Mayor of Hamilton (Ald. J. E. Wiggins) yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Old War Horse Keeps Going George Cook's Boxing Licence Renewed London
Having persuaded the British Boxing Board of Control to renew his licence, George Cook is seeking fresh opponents…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →British Firm Would Make Munitions at Cost Offer Rejected War Office Asked for Explanation (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 21
The "News Chronicle" demands an explanation of why the War Office rejected the offer of the firm of Ransomes and Rapier, engineers,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wallsend Anzac Day
Anzac Day celebrations will be held at Wallsend on Sunday, April 25. A procession will be held from the intersection of Robert and George…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Message From Anzac
Sir.—As silently as the sun rises over the Pacific Ocean and diffuses his benign rays upon our free land, so silently comes a message from Anzac, warning citizens…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Spanish War
Sir,—In H. G. Wells's latest book, "The Anatomy of Frustration," the leading character, Mr. Steele, has extraordinary self-assurance, and as Wells says of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Canada and War "Judge for Herself" Montreal Professor's Views Melbourne
In any further wars, Canada would insist on judging the case for herself and would endeavour to avoid being entangled as long as possible, said Professor…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Christianity and War
Sir,—It would seem from correspondence to the "Newcastle Horning Herald" that there yet remain some in people in Christendom who actually believe that…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →War Debts to U.S.A. Cancellation Suggested WASHINGTON, March 23
Mr. W. I. Sirovich to-day introduced in the House of Representatives a resolution requesting the cancellation of the British and French war debts to the United…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →War Minister's Reply Offer to Make Shells on No Profit Basis London
The complaint of the ipswich engineering company of Ransomes and Rapier Ltd., that its offer to make shells without profit was rejected by…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →War in Spain Rebel 'Planes Guadalajara Bombed 100 Civilians Killed (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 24
Clear spring weather brought out the war planes, and 35 to 40 insurgent planes took advantage of the absence of the 70 Government planes, which had been raid…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →By Special Steamer N.Z. Returned Soldiers May Visit Sydney SYDNEY
If satisfactory financial arrangements can be negotiated with the Union Steamship Company about 1000 New Zealand returned soldiers will come to Sydney in…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War and Sport
AT a football match between Italy and Austria, which was partially "fought" on a Vienna ground early in the week, a Swedish referee stopped the game in the second half. After much fighting and tearing of flags, the police arrested a dozen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Socialist War Talk Advocate Aid for Spain London
Condemnation of the earlier policy of non-intervention in Spain was passed by the Independent Labor Party…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fatal Confusion Italian Soldiers Kill Each Other Retreat From Madrid Comrades Mistaken for Enemy (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 29
It is revealed that many Italians were killed in the retreat from Madrid, when they were fired on by their own comrades in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →War Risks Denied Insurance Cover Withdrawn Melbourne
Convinced that property on land can no longer be fairly iniured against destruction from war insurance companies have decided to eliminate from their…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →German Weapons Lessons of Spanish War 'Planes Inferior Low Opinion of Italian Troops (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 30
As a result of a close study of the Spanish conflict, German military experts have reverted to their exceedingly low opinion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Australian Soldiers Holiday at Hampstead Heath Popular with Crowds London, March 29
Twelve members of the Australian Servicemen's Contingent spent Bank Holiday at Hampstead Heath, where the crowds, recognising their slouch hats and…
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