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

The wars & local soldiers, 1937

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If War Comes Britain's Plans

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 13

THE British Government it is understood has a book containing details of measures to be taken in the event of the…

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Spanish War Capital's Plight LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 1

THE plight of Madrid is grave. All foodstuffs are at prohibitive figures. The fall of the capital is certain when the insurgents…

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Labor War Expelled Members May Appeal to Easter Conference Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 2

As a result of a secret conference held last night between representatives of the A.L.P. who weer expelled last year for attending a Labor…

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Lithgow Militia Camp Preparations Satisfactory Enlistment Figures

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1937 · page 6

"B" Company of 154th Battalion, C.M.F., representing militia groups at Lithgow, Katoomba and Mudgee, will enter camp at Glenfield on Monday,…

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Baby “Soldiers.” Russian Infants’ War Toys. MOSCOW

Leader · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 4

A new decree orders military training for children of eight years and upwards, and the manufacture of miniature guns,…

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Peace Prospect Fears of War Scouted Lord Halifax Defends Arms Expenditure London

National Advocate · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

"It has been said that the Government has embarked on armaments because it, sees war coming. We have no such gloomy…

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"Petrol Up!" Object Lesson for Australia Only a Little War Yet Tankers Are Scarce Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 1

An increase of 1d per gallon in the price of petrol throughout Australia, which operates from to-day, will mean, it is estimated, an additional…

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N.Z. War on Drunken Drivers Auckland

National Advocate · Saturday 6 March 1937 · page 3

"We are still concerned with the problem of the intoxicated driver. He is a menate to the nation and I will not [?] until I have stamped…

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More Like War Test Cricket Today

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 7

DR. Iaglis Robertson of Sydney, is not greatly impressed with the spirit in evidence to-day…

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Ribbentrop’s War Cry. Britain Will Ignore. LONDON

Leader · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

[?] van Ribbentrop’s bathurst on Germany on Monday that Germany would use her own strength to recover her colonies if they were not…

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Soldiers in Street. Entrained for Camp

Leader · Monday 8 March 1937 · page 2

A scene reminiscent of wartime was enacted In Summer Street last night, when the Orsection of the 20 54th Battalion…

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Close to War Hymn Of Hate In Europe World Traveller's Views SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 4

Addressing the Millions Club to-day, Mr. Will Reisman, vice president of R.K.O. Radio Pictures Corporation of America, and world…

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Fear Of War Small Families Result Birth Control Advocated by Bishop London

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1937 · page 3

"Prudent parents will not, and should not bring children into the world if they are to be ill fed and ill housed." declared the Bishop of…

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War in Spain Naval Cordon to Guard Coasts New Date Fixed LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1937 · page 3

Midnight next Saturday is the new time chosen for throwing the international naval cordon round Spain. This was announced after a…

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Coolah Race Club Anzac Day Meeting

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 9

THE Coolah Race Club has issued an attractive programme of six events for their meeting to be held on Monday. 26th April next. As…

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Mad Dogs of War Justification For Killing Heading for Abyss

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 16

THE world is heading for an abyss is the opinion of the Rev. J. W. Burton. Speaking at the Methodist…

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Silk War Japan and Italy Position of Australia London

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 1

The silk war continues especially on the artificial side. The Commonwealth trade war will Japan was Italy's opportunity,…

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War in Spain Munitions Ship Did Not Sink Taken to Rebel Port London

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1937 · page 2

[?]ar from having been [?] [?] Mar Cantabrico, which slipped away from New York with a cargo of aeroplanes and munitions for Spain, to…

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Japan's Policy Peace or War ? Members Question Government Tokyo

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 1

A crowded House heard the debate on foreign affairs, when members questioned the Government as to how Japan was to be prevented from…

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