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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

1,377 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 20 of 69

War on Silicosis

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 8

The report of the Miners' Phthisis Prevention Committee, which has now been published, covers the work of all South African bodies carrying out…

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War Clouds in London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 12

In the air mail letter from our London correspondent published in this issue a vivid statement is given of the extent to which people in England, and particularly…

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Advance Guard From New Zealand Troops Reach Sydney For Anzac March SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 8

The first big batch of New Zealand Diggers for the Anzac Day march arrived in Sydney to-day by the Awatea, accompanied by their wives and…

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Thirty Three V.C.'s in Anzac March Plans For Diggers' Big Day Of Memory SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

Thirty-three Victoria Cross winners will participate in the Anzac Day march in Sydney, and one of their number, Mr. G. Cartwright, will carry the Returned Soldiers' League banner in the parade. MR. J. ROGERS, a V.C. of the South…

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Raids Precautions London Under the Cloud of War Ideal Homes Sidelights (Special Correspondent: Air Mail.) LONDON, April 8

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 15

The usual marvellous display of household accessories is on view again at Olympia at the "Daily Mail" Ideal Home Exhibition. I wandered round for an…

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Anzac Day Wallsend Ceremony

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 13

Since many of the town's ex-servicemen would be going to Sydney for the commemoration ceremonies, the public observance at Wallsend of Anzac, arranged…

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Anzac Day at Cessnock

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 5

For the first time in many years, there will be no street march of ex-servicemen in Cessnock to celebrate Anzac Day this year. The reason is…

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Office Hours on Anzac Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 10

The office of the "Newcastle Morning Herald" will be opened at 7 o'clock on Sunday, night for the receipt of advertisements for Monday's…

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Kurri School Anzac Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 13

Many visitors, including members of the Parents and Citizens' Association and Mothers' Club, attended the annual Anzac Day service at the Kurri Kurri School…

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Anzac Day at Muswellbrook Muswellbrook

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 5

Many returned soldiers from Muswellbrook. Denmark and Merrlwa have left for Sydney to take part In the Anzac Day celebrations…

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Cessnock Anzac Day Issue of Rail Warrants

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 13

The Secretary of the Cessnock sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. F. Coburn), who made representations to the Minister for transport…

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War Books

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 10

Another Anzac Day approaches. It is a day which calls specially to all sections of the Australian community, but before a new…

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Anzac Day Stirs Memories Of Diggers.. Thrill In Show Buckjump

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 6

COLLEAGUES of the I3th Battalion in France—P. Oriel, W. Hall and W. Philpott ace together again in Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. Yesterday they played cards and chatted over the coming Anzac Day…

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Anzac Sunday Parade of Ex-Service Men New Zealanders to March

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 10

To-morrow will be Anzac Sunday. A united service will be held in King Edward Park. This will be preceded by a parade of ex-service men through the streets…

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War Veteran From Newcastle Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 8

Mr. Thomas Prince, of Newcastle, who it 82, will be one of the oldest in the big Anne Day match on Monday. With him at the war were his five…

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Sir Talbot Hobbs Distinguished War Leader Dead CANBERRA

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 13

The death is reported of Lieutenant-General Sir Talbot Hobbs, who commanded the 5th Division of the A.I.F from 1916 to 1918. He was at the Gallipoli landing…

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War Memories First of New Zealanders Arrive Big Batch in Sydney To-day Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 12

War memories were stirred to-day when the Awatea brought to Sydney the first batch of the New Zealand soldiers, who will take part in the Anzac Day march…

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Draws Pension From Two Nations War Hero Who Fought For Germany And France LONDON. March 23

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 6

For about 20 years a war hero has been drawing a pension from both the German and French Governments, his name appearing on the roll of honor of each country. Jules Walter fought on both sides…

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Hamilton Soldiers' Auxiliary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 14

Mrs. D. Watkins presided at a meeting of the Hamilton Returned Solders' Women's Auxiliary held in the Hamilton Council Chamber. Three new members…

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Contingent From New Zealand Soldiers Arrive in Two Ships Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 5

Dressed from stem to stern with flags and gay bunting, the Maunganui and Monowai passed through the Heads early to-day…

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