War Pensions
Sir,—It has often been said that an Irishman can fight everyone's battles but his own. Before coming to Australia nearly 18 years ago, I assisted many of the…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1937
1,193 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 15 of 60
Religion and War
Sir,—Your correspondent, "A.N.H.," is continuously writing on this subject and quoting passages for his foundation. Let me tell him that, to my mind, religion as…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Spanish War
Sir,—The gushing letter of your correspondent, "Oliver," regarding the Spanish war and Fascism should not be taken too seriously by your many readers interested…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Rebels on Run Loyalist Drive on Cordoba Front Night Air Raids Many Killed or Wounded (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, March 31
Many persons were killed or wounded in three air raids on Madrid during the night. The war is flaring up on the Cordoba…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Anzac Day at Cessnock
Cessnock Anzac Day celebrations will commence at 4 15 a.m., when the Reveille and Last Post will be sounded at the Memorial Hall in Vincent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Anzac Day Plans for Dawn Service
Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League has arranged for a down parade at 4.15 on Auzae Day, "Reveille" and "Last Post" will be sounded and the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Germany Honors War Dead
Herr Hitler, talking to the veteran Field-Marshal von Mack[?]sen, outside the Unknown Warrior's Tomb in Berlin, during the annual "Heroes' Day" ceremony, when Germany honored her war dead. On the left is General von Blomberg. It has been announced in the cables that the last-named will be among the German…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Spanish War Loyalists Hit Back Attack Rebels in Africa London
Crossing the Straits and carrying the war to the source of the rebellion in Africa, Spanish Government forces to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Good Propaganda Australian Soldiers Popular in London London, April 1
The latest recruit to the thousands of admirers of the Australian solders in London, is Lorraine, daughter of, the film star, H. B. Warner, who has just…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Anzac Day Observance
Returned soldiers in Brisbane pressed for official recognition of Anzac Day on April 25. The Lord Mayor (Ald. A. J. Jones) announced yesterday that he…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →From The... Presses Fighter Tells His Tale Vivid. War. Scenes
All militaristically-minded persons—be they politicians, statesmen, dictators, armament manufacturers, or just plain citizens—who have notions on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Romantic Girls Propose to Australians Soldiers Are Popular London, April 1
The bounteous publicity given to the Australian soldiers is proving embarrassing One newspaper published a story that many were hoping to take…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Ghandi Is On The War Path Again Boycott Campaign Is to Be Resumed Theatrical Protests Made Against New Constitution. London
Gandhi who, this week, announced himself as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, has once more emerged from retirement to take a lending part in stirring-up feeling in India against Britain…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Europe's Anxious Eyes Now on Cradle of World War More Strongly Armed Britain Will Be Tonic for Small States London
While Britain does not[?]end to take part in South Eastern European affairs, she will watch the Little Entente conference at Belgrade very closely. She regards the maintenance of equilibrium in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Anzac Day at Wallsend
Following previous years, the Wallsend Returned Soldiers' League will again hold a procession on Anzac Day…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Schools and Anzac Day Sydney
Commenting on a cable message that no further services would be held in secondary schools at Auckland, the Director of Education (Mr. G. R…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Day Plans Arrangements for New Site
Arrangements for the Anzac Day parade through Newcastle to Shortland Park, instead of to King Edward Park…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Anzac Day Afternoon Ceremony in City League Official Explains
As Anzac Day falls this year on a Sunday, some changes have been made in the commemoration arrangements. One of these changes will be the holding of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Pensions
Sir,—In reply to J. Watson, late Innes-killing Dragoons and 2nd Dragoon Guards, I suggest to get in communication with Mr. Bort Peters, Secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Spanish War
Sir,—Mr. Vaisey's accusations against General Franco are without foundation General Franco's manifesto promises a government for the people, which will not…
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