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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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War Fears Grave View in U.S.A. Will Maintain Neutrality Hyde Park U.S.A. Sat

National Advocate · Monday 13 September 1937 · page 2

The gravity with which the United states views the International situation was indicated when president Roosevelt Informed a gathering that…

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China War Japan's Poor Progress Chinese Opposition LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

After a months fighting on the Shanghai front the Japanese have nowhere penetrated to ever the [?] from the coast. They late been [?]…

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Israelites at War Libel Case Breaks Down Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 September 1937 · page 2

Because of the refusal of the Police Department to produce a letter exhibited in court, a libel action for which there was no basis was begun before…

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Spanish War War Prisoners to Die LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 1

The British United Press correspondent at Santander says that three insurgent tribunals, sitting continuously are trying 90,000 Santander war…

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China War Japanese Success Chinese Withdrawal Cholera Spreading Shanghai

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 September 1937 · page 2

The Chinese withdrawal on the northern and eastern fronts yesterday was carried out without loss and in admirable order. They are now…

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Dunedoo District News rfcfa War Memorial Hospital or Show Pavilion Returned Soldiers Attitude Close Voting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 20

AT the monthly meeting of the Dnnedoo sub-branch of the Returned Sol[?]' League on Saturday last it was decided…

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Eastern War Big Clash at Honan TOKIO

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

ACCORDING to advices received here the largest pitch battle in the present clash has begun on a 50-mile front on…

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Dubbo Aldermen Tug-o War Suggested Dubbo

National Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 5

In keeping with the carnival spirit of the Grand Dubbo Sports Gala to be held on Six Hour Day, Monday, October 18th, it has been suggested that…

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China War Big Japanese Claims Chinese Defeated Tokyo

National Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 2

The Japanese claim finally to have defeated 50,000 Chinese, converging on Peiping and Tientsin areas, in an attemp to invade Jeholl…

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War Refugees Arrival in Sydney Story of Adventures Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

A number of war refugees, who arrived to-day by the liner Kamo Maru, told a thrilling story of their adventures during the Japanese attack on…

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RUSSIA & Japan Is War Near? Japs Stage Aerial Display TOKIO

National Advocate · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

The most comprehensive air defence manoeuvres yet held in Japan will commence tomorrow, and will last for five days, sending to confirm the…

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The Eastern War Where Does Russia Stand ? Troop Concentrations Submarines and Planes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 16

SOVIET Russia, which has just concluded a pact of non-aggression with China, is the great enigma of the present…

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Northern Battle Japs Claim Advance First Naval Engagement of War Tokyo

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 16 September 1937 · page 1

The northern battle, in which a Japanese army is employing 100,000 men, has extended to a 79-mile front from the…

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King's Cross Stages Midnight Brawl Man Critically Wounded Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

George Thomas (Jerry) Lynch, 37, believed to be a former resident of Lithgow, was shot twice early this morning during a brawl at the…

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War Refugees Arrival in Sydney Conditions in China Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 1

A number of war refugees arrived in Sydney to-day aboard the liner Kamo Maru, and told dramatic stories of their adventures during the Japanese…

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China War a Big Battle 100,000 Japanese Advance Claims Tokio

National Advocate · Friday 17 September 1937 · page 6

A northern battle in which J[?] is employing 100,000 men, extended on a 79 mile front from mountains west of Peiping and Hangkow near…

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Relic of Old War Marseilles

National Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 2

The authorities at Toulouse arse[?]al declared that the torpedo picked up in the Mediterranean by a French trawler was of Italian manufacture…

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Spanish War British Steamers Damaged by Bombs Rebel Planes Responsible Valencia

National Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 2

During yesterday's raid by rebel planes the British steamers Jean Weemys and Pracat were damaged and the Norweigan Legation was…

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China War Japs Claim Capture of 100,000 Square Miles Advance on Wide Front Shanghai

National Advocate · Saturday 18 September 1937 · page 2

The Japanese have now captured 100,000 square miles of territory mostly unsealed, in North China. The m[?]aders crossed the Chuma River in the…

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Spanish War British Destroyer in Danger. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 September 1937 · page 1

AN aeroplane flew out from Gijon and dropped six heavy bombs near the destroyed Fearless. No damage was done…

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