Impressions of War Vivid Scenes In Shanghai SYDNEY
Japanese troops, efficient and heavily-armed refugee camps the independence of Chinese women the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · The wars & local soldiers
The wars & local soldiers, 1937
1,193 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 51 of 60
Of Interest to Women Newcastle Woman Saw Junk Survivors Visit Paid to Bomb Stricken Canton Vivid Story of the War Terrors Hongkong, September 28
A story of dreadful suffering when their vessels were shelled and sunk at sea by a Japanese submarine, was related by survivors of a fishing fleet who were brought here yesterday. The German liner Scharnhorst brought in 10 of the men,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Returned Men's Monument Floodlighting at Hamilton
After an opening address by the Mayor of Hamilton (Ald. J. E. Wiggins), the floodlights on the soldiers' memorial in Gregson Park will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Friendly Chat with Enemy Boer War Episode Recalled
On his Way to fight for the colors during the Boer War a young man was introduced to an enemy commander, who asked him where ne was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Returned Soldiers Preference Act Criticised Hamilton Discussion
The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Preference Employment Act was again critieised by the Hamilton sub-branch last night. One member described the Act…
Continued on Trove, page 21 →Soldiers' Memorial Floodlighting on Armistice Night Ceremony at Hamilton
The arrangements for the floodlighting of the soldiers' memorial in Gregson Park on Armistice night were completed at a meeting of the Hamilton sub-branch of…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Christmas Cheer Returned Soldiers' Appeal Help for Needy Comrades
Once a year the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League in Newcastle appeals to the public for financial support —not support for the league, member make that…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Youth Learns of War
How youngsters of the world are training for war. England has decided to "catch em young," and this ominous picture shows youngsters at Dr. Barnado's homes in Kent wearing gas masks. Tests were held to determine the earliest age at which a child may efficiently wear a respirator.—Air Mail. Sir Nigel Greasley, chief engineer of the London-Midland and North-Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Theatres Films with Spanish War Background
Typical of Hollywood's alertness to exploit topical subjects is the release at two Newcastle theatres of films with a background of the Spanish War. A spy drama and a comedy are the other two new releases…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Love Under Fire" Spanish War as Background
It was inevitable that the grim scenes of the Spanish civil war would be used by screen directors as a background…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"The Last Train From Madrid" Dramatic War Story at Herbert's
Graphic glimpses of the destruction and devastation caused by the war in Spain provide a realistic background for the Paramount drama, "The Last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Japan Hails New Pact Cast in Her Lot with Fascist Powers She Is Now Seeking Help in War From Italy Tokio
The Japanese Press enthusiastically hails the Anti-Communist Pact but under the strain of war emotions looks only to present support from Italy, which is nowhere defined. It ignores the corollary that, henceforward, Japan will…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →War May Interfere Eucharistic Missionary Exhibition Notable Prelates Coming
Owing to the war between China and Japan, it is feared that some of the exhibits from the East may not arrive in time for the Eucharistic Congress…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Christmas Cheer Returned Soldiers' Appeal
Subscriptions are now being received for the Christmas cheer fund of the Newcastle sub-branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League. The purpose of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →T.b. Soldiers' Gratitude
With each capital denoted by a jewel, a magnificent silver writing set has been presented to Sir Donald Cameron by the federation of T.B. Returned Soldiers and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shanghai Falls to Japanese Chinese Troops Leave in Good Order Pathetic Flight of Refugees "Retreat Only a Phase and Not End of the War," Say Chinese (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, November 9
Shanghai has fallen to the Japanese. During the night the bulk of the Chinese forces in the western sector withdrew in good order, while the rearguard fought a bitter action…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Presentation of Anzac Cup
Officials of the Newcastle branch of the Returned Soldiers' League attended a parade of the 13th Heavy Battery of the Royal Australian Garrison…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →House for War Widow
A gift home for a war widow will be erected at Casino in a day and a half by volunteer tradesmen and builders, in conjunction with the Casino branch of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →War Active on the Aragon Front London
In the House of Commons to-day Mr. F. Thurtle (Lab.) asked why the Foreign Office had changed its phraseology by referring to the "Salamance"…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Lame, Blind and Emaciated British War Horses In France LONDON
To-day, 19 years after the Armistice, there are still 1400 former British Army horses being worked in France and Flanders, according to Sir Percy Hurd…
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