Kurri Returned Soldiers' League
At the annual meeting of the Kuril sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night, the following officers were elected: President, Mr. A…
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The wars & local soldiers, 1937
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Returned Men's Christmas Tree
The annual Christmas tree function of the Cessnock Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League will take place in the parish hall to-morrow night. About £50…
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Toys and other gifts worth £50 will be distributed among children of Cessnock returned soldiers at the Cessnock sub-branch annual Christmas…
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Sir,—While defence is necessary to guard against enemy invasion, with its attendant war implements, and means of transport, it is futile to expect toy-makers…
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Uncle Sam:—"Hil Call off your dog!" Japan:—"Much regret over-zealous action of enthusiastic canine, but much better occasional pants torn in heat of moment than dog should become less enthusiast…
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The Returned Soldiers' Christmas cheer fund will be distributed next Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Institute, Perkin-street. Applicants must…
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The annual Christmas tree, organised by the Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned soldiers' League, was held in the Parish Hall last night. There was a…
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Continued on Trove, page 4 →Indictment of War
Spencer Tracy, Gladys George, and Franchot Tone are teamed for the first time in "They Gave Him a Gun," a dramatic indictment of war and its deadly…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cargo Ships U.S. Government Order Adaptable for War Service Washington, December 16
The United States Maritime Commission has announced that it is calling tenders for 12 steel cargo vessels to be constructed immediately at a total cost of…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →"Peace Puddings" Stop Spanish Hostilities? Pacifist Attempt Christmas Dainties for War Leaders (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, December 17
In the hope of kindling kindlier feelings on the part of Spanish civil war opponents, the Oxford University Pacifist Association is…
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Sir,—Would you allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to contradict a rumour that I have persistently heard since my arrival in your city four…
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The Secretary of the Newcastle branch of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League acknowledges further donations to the Christmas cheer fund. The…
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Returned Soldiers from many parts of the district assembled at the Federal Hall, West Wallsend, on Saturday night, for the annual reunion of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mass Flight of French War 'Planes Empire Manoeuvres Paris
Fifty-six French aircraft have returned from manoeuvres covering the French Empire. The mass flight was completed…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Famous Soldier Death of von Ludendorff Brilliant Schemes Almost Secured Victory for Germany
Although the name of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, Commander-in-chief of the German forces in the Great War, is written large in the history of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Returned Men Help Toys for Crippled Children
The Hamilton sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League played the role of Father Christmas yesterday to more than 30 crippled children in Hamilton,…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Prisoner of War Gives Portrait to Nation Sydney
Mr. Martin Kramer, a former German prisoner of war in Berrima gaol, has presented a picture of himself, done by a fellow prisoner, to the National War Museum at Canberra. Writing to a friend, he said he had…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pagan Burial for Ludendorff Last Tributes by War Veterans London
The Munich correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" states that thousands of war veterans assembled to pay a last tribute to General…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →War Outlook Deletion From School Books Teachers' Request League History in Syllabus SYDNEY
The Teachers' Federation conference decided to-day to instruct its peace committee to examine the school curriuculum with a view to…
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