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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

1,193 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 24 of 60

King and Queen's Homage to the Empire's Dead Wreath On Tomb Of Unknown Soldier LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 12 May 1937 · page 1

Late this evening a Royal car drew up at the Abbey and the King's equerry. Lieutenant Coke, placed a Wreath of crimson roses, edged with rosemary, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier…

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Chemicals and War Bitter Cost to Britain

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 13

The difficulties of providing the chemical requirements of England during the Great War, when the…

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Unusual Experience Returned Soldiers' President Dined with Palace Guard London, May 11

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 13

The Federal President of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia (Sir Gilbert Dyett) had the unusual experience last night of dining with…

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Nearness of War Doubted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 6

Speaking at a Bendigo Rotary Club luncheon lost Friday Mr. R. D. Elliott said he did not believe Europe was on the brink of a, big conflict, He saw…

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War Pensioner Drowned Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 6

John Stevens, 60, a war pensioner, whose address is unknown was found drowned in Kelly's Creek, Lane Cove, to-day…

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A Visit to Spain Women and the War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 3

Vivid stories of the conditions under which Spanish women were existing were told by Commandant Mary. Allen chief of the Women's Auxiliary Police, Service…

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New Zealand Soldier Dined at Palace, Then Mounted Guard Unparalleled Experience London, May 15

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 May 1937 · page 8

Mr. H. T. Tirikatene, a member of the New Zealand .Coronation contingent and a representative for the Southern Maoris in the New Zealand Parliament, had an…

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Kurri War Memorial Trustees Appointed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 9

The Minister for Lands (Mr. E. A. Buttenshaw) has advised Mr. G. Booth, M.L.A., that Messrs. A. Myall, R. Cairns, C. R. L. Gerrish, J. Schofield, J…

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Gallant Soldier Who Won His Bet London

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 18 May 1937 · page 1

A romantic bet that was made and won more than 100 years ago was recalled by Major Weir, the leader of the New Zealand Coronation Contingent, when he and his men were entertained at a civic luncheon at Edinburgh to-day…

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Biscuits Anzac Biscuits

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 3

Four ounces sugar, 4 ozs. butter, 2 eggs, half-teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup flour. 1 cup rice flour, l teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon mixed…

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Will Not Fight in Foreign War Council Says Defence Request Is "Stunt" Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 7

"While the Australian Labor Party will throw its entire resources into the defence of Australia's shores against an invader, it is opposed to…

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New Cabinet Formation in Spain Control War General Offensive on All Fronts Expected (Australian Associated Press.) VALENCIA, May 18

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 7

A new Cabinet, representing all the parties of the Popular Front except the Anarchist trade-unionists, has been formed by…

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Returned Soldier Preference Controversy in Victoria Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 7

The returned soldiers would not surrender the principle of preference in employment, other things being equal, while returned men lived who were…

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Quality of Food for Soldiers Von Blomberg Surprised in England London

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 4

The German Defence Minister (Marshal von Blomberg), on visiting a military school at Bovincton (Dorset), exuressed surprise nt the quality…

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War Game — Old Style

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 10

REHEARSING their part—Two member, of the Sydney University Women's College ballet, which is giving performance this week during the Commemoration celebrations. The sea never saw such a crazy craft as the one above. In the University Com-…

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Loyalist Unity Stormy Ways in Civil War

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 8

In its international reputation, the Spanish Government, conducting the war against Franco, has constantly sufFered…

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The Face of War in Madrid Agony and Grim Fatalism "It Wasnt Me Who Was Hit" Madrid, May 2

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 7

THE window of the hotel is open and, as you lie in bed you hear the firing in the front line seventeen blocks away…

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Returned Soldier Preference Council's Move Fails

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

Efforts by the Local Government Coordination Committee to "fine down" further the returned soldier preference…

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Preference to Ex-soldiers Hospital Appointment Is Disallowed

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 11

Three months ago the Wallsend Hospital Board appointed a temporary collector. No sooner was he on his rounds than the Returned Soldiers and Sailors'…

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Hungary Buys German War Materials BERLIN

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 4

Hungary has entered into a contract for war materials from Germany to the value of £2,500,000. In return, Germany…

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