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The wars & local soldiers, 1937

834 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 26 of 42

Spanish War Bebel Successes Santander Frontier Crossed London

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 2

After crossing the frontier of Santander Province with the battle cry. "On to Santander City," rebels under General de Vila, captured positions…

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"Best Since War." Prospects for the Harvest, SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 3

It has been estimated that the [?] [?] the wheal belt [?] in the coastal areas will be worth approximately [?]to primary…

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Only War Workers. Wanted in Spanish Capital. MADRID

Leader · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 2

All th[?] in Madrid not engaged In war industries and work of public importance will be ob[?] to [?] the capital according to a decision…

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Australia Invaded. Soldier's Warning Story

Leader · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 2

Australia invaded by a well armed and trained[?]my against whom this defen[?] vulnerable country has virtually…

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Gulgong Meeting Anti-War Movement

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 17

An anti-war meeting in the interests of international peace was held for the first time in the Golgong Town Hall on…

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Spanish War Closing on Santander Rebel Advance LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

Supported by planes, tanks and heavy artillery, four insurgent legions are driving on towards Santander, says a message from Salamanca. They…

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China War Effect on Wool Market Speculation in Sydney SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 4

Although heavier purchases of wheat, flour and other primary commodities are forecast, it is considered by Sydney wool buyers that unless the…

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Preference to Soldiers the Act Explained a New Angle Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 2

Replying to criticism directed against the Returned Soldiers Preference Act, Sir David Ferguson. chairman of the Soldiers' Employment…

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To End the War Britain's Proposals LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

Definite proposals for bringing to an end the dangerous situation O'Shanghai have been submitted to the Chinese and the Japanese…

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Should Benefit by War Australian Wheat Growers SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

Mr. K. N. Carruthers, a Director of the Lindley Walker Wheat Company. intimated to-day that the Australian wheat growers should benifit…

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Protest by Returned Soldiers Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

At the annual congress of the Returned Soldiers' League which will open in Sydney in September 22, a motion will be submitted by the South…

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Spanish War Saboteurs Executed Plot to Destroy Aeroplanes Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 5

Twelve persons have been executed at Gijon, including the Spanish footballer Heirita, for complicity in a plot to destroy Spanish aeroplanes…

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Easter War Hostilities Increase in Shanghai Chinese Claim Advantage New Japanese Offensive Launched Shanghai

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 5

With the rejection by both sides of the British proposals for a truce, fighting at Shanghai has been intensified. The Chinese are throwing…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 4

MUDGEE returned soldiers will be interested to know that free rail transport will be provided to the city for many country diggers on…

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Amazing Robbery Occupants on Holiday Get Unfortunate Welcome Home Brown -Street House Entered

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

An audacious robbery of a residence while occupants were on holiday is reported by Mrs. T. Fitzpatrick, of Brown- street…

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Eastern War Japan Secures Strong Grip Fires Rage In Shanghai SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

As time clauses the chances of the Chinese dislodging the Japanese from Shanghai are dwindling. Observers opine that they have left it a week…

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Shanghai Is War- Shattered Furious Fighting Little Change Chinese Rear Areas Bombed Shanghai

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 1

While the military position to- night was almost static and activity in the various sectors had quietened with sunset,…

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Alien Immigration Returned Soldiers To Discuss SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 1

The State Conference of the Returned Soldiers' League which meets shortly, will discuss motions relating to the immigration of southern…

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British Soldiers Irate. Resent General's Slur. LONDON

Leader · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

The ”Sunday Graphic” stales that ex-officers and ex-soldiers demand an official inquiry into Brigadier-General Crozier's…

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A War Election Promised

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 2

It is only a few weeks age that Mr. J. Curtin, the Federal Labor leader, expressed the view that on his return from abroad, the Prime Minister. Mr. Lyons, would commence his political campaign, and that the main issue would be defence and war. Mr. Curtin…

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