Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← The wars & local soldiers, all years

Northern Rivers · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

992 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 11 of 50

Open Column. Anzac Day (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Friday 26 March 1937 · page 11

Sir,—A problem which obtrudes with painful regularity in the discussion of Anzac commemoration is that of denominational differences. For…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

May Finish His Task Next Year Australian War Historian

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 8

CANBERRA, Friday:-- Unless steps are taken by the Commonwealth Government, the Australian War Historian, Doctor C. E. W…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Death in London Man Who Received Note Which Led to World War

Tweed Daily · Saturday 27 March 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday: -- Doctor Slavko Crouitch, Yugoslav Minister to the Court of St. James, died this morning. It was Doctor…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Labor Faction War Not Concluded Decision of Rebel Leaders

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 March 1937 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday:--The rebel Labor leaders will continue their fight against the Lang ruling faction at the Trades Hall. It was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lost Ground Regained by Loyalists Spanish War on Malaga Front Destruction of Troop Train Claimed

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 March 1937 · page 5

VALENCIA, Saturday:--Loyalist troops are reported, to have regained their lost ground on the Malaga front, capturing Monte Deltore, on which peak they have established artillery, dominating Motril, exactly half-way on the 120-mile…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wounded Small Son VINELAND (New Jersey)

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 March 1937 · page 7

After his estranged wife had refused an Easter reconciliation, William Gillerin (37), shot his two small sons and then committed suicide. The…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

New Governor At Fremantle Looking Forward to Stay Anzac Day Fitting Initial Function

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 5

FREMANTLE, Tuesday:--Travelling to Sydney to take up his appointment as Governor of New South Wales, Captain John…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Australian Soldiers Admired Bank Holiday Visit To Hampstead Heath

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Monday:--The "Daily Telegraph" states that 12 members of the Australian Coronation contingent spent the Bank Holiday at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lord Kitchener Death of Famous Soldier's Brother

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 31 March 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Monday:--The death is announced of Earl Kitchener, a brother of the first Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. He was 91 years of age…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Next World War Will Show" Indian Loyalty Alienated by British Policy Constitutional Issue; Bitter Attack

Tweed Daily · Thursday 1 April 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday:--The Delhi correspondent of "The Times" states that ministries have been for[?] in Madras, Orissa and the Central Provinces and it is exacted that the remaining three will be completed by April 1[?] when the new…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

For Anzac Day Excursions to Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 8

To enable country people to visit Sydney for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railways sends word that return…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

For Anzac Day Railway Excursions To Sydney

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 2

To enable country people to visit the City for the commemoration of Anzac Day, the Secretary for Railways advises that return excursion…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

World Without War

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 3

Had the American colonies not been lost to the British Empire, the might of the mother country, with their aid, could to-day preserve poacc throughout the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

War Historian Nears End of Task Work So Far Has Cost £74,688

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 8

Unless steps are taken by the Commonwealth Government the Australian war historian, Dr. C. E. W. Bean, will finish his task next year…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Soldier Settlers' Protest Casino

Northern Star · Friday 2 April 1937 · page 8

At a meeting of the Dyraaba Diggers' League advice was received from Sydney headquarters that the league pensions officer would give a national…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Anzac Day March at Ballina Ballina

Northern Star · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 10

Plans for the celebration of Anzac Day were discussed at the meeting of the Ballina branch of the Returned Soldiers' League and it was…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Anzac Procession at Byron Bay Byron Bay

Northern Star · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 2

It was decided by Byron Bay branch of the Returned Soldiers' League last night to arrange a procession and commemoration service on Anzac Day,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

War Plans Boost Casein Price

Northern Star · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 6

A big demand for casein, which has many uses for war material, has resulted in an increase in the price of about £20…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Bombardment of Ceuta Spanish Civil War Rebel Victory at Bilbao

Tweed Daily · Saturday 3 April 1937 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday:-- Spanish loyalist war planes and warships heavily bombarded Ceuta, bombing the wharves pom the air and silencing the anti-aircraft batteries. The loyalists also claim successes at Burgos and Pozoblance,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Byron Bay Returned Men Procession and Service On Anzac Day

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 April 1937 · page 8

It was decided by Byron Bay SubBranch of the Returned Soldiers' League on Thursday night, to arrange a procession and commemoration…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →