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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Admiral Arrives For Australian Navy No British War Panic, He Says Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 22 April 1938 · page 6

Stepping ashore to-day from the Otranto to take command of the Roya[?]l Australian Navy Rear-Admiral Wilfird N. Custance expressed…

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Causes of War

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 18

Wars in Biblical history were not caused by high tariffs. The Romans who subjugated Europe and most of the world then known, undertook their…

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Spanish War Franco's Anxiety Spanish Frontier Fears London

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

According to the British [?] Press. France has agreed with [?] to accept neutral control of Franco-Spanish frontier [?]…

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China War Chinese Leave Town early Won Advance By Japs. Shanghai, T[?]

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 2

The Chinese admit[?] Ichowfu otherwise know[?] after days of des[?] fighting but they de[?]…

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Soldiers' Pensions a Steady Growth

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 23 April 1938 · page 5

AUSTUALIA'S war pensions bill last year—19 years alter the armistice—was £7.683.000, £100,000 more than it was 10 years ago…

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The Day That Is Anzac

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

To-day is the day that is Anzac. It is the day upon which all Australia will honor the memory and the deeds of those great and glorious sons who played so noble a part in the great war and who made a name . Imperishable so far as the history of the worlds greatest Empire is…

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Salvation Army. Cardinal Points of Anzac Day

Leader · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

“What mean yo by this service?” (Exodus 12: 26). a question associated with the Jewish Passover, may suitably apply to Anzac Day, said…

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Spanish Civil War

Leader · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 3

Map showing the progress of the rebals’ attempt to force through to the Mediterranean coast of Spain. [?] is nearly 140 miles…

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A Reminder of Truth. Rev. Yuill on Anzac Day

Leader · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

“Except a corn of wheat fan into the ground and die, 11 abideth alone; but if It die, It bringeth [?] much fruit,” quoted the Rev. Yuill at the…

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Anzac Day From Pulpit. Last Night’s Services. Large Congregations

Leader · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

Services dedicated to the Inspiration behind Anzac Day were delivered by clergymen at Orange churches last night…

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Anzac Day Diggers in Sydney 50,000 In To-Day's March SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 5

Sydney to-day teemed with returned soldiers, and almost hourly contingents arriving from the…

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Spanish War Loyalist Offices Perish PARIS

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

General Franco's cruiser Canarans is reported to have sunk a number small vessels conveying Loyalist officers attempting to reach Valencia. It…

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War Secretary's Visit Is Latest Move Rome

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 5

The British Secretary for War. Mr Hore-Belisha, has flown from Mal[?] to Rome. He is staying with the Earl of Perth at the British Embassy…

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China War Blow for Blow Battle of Yellow River Concentration Troops London

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 2

The salient fact emerging from the confusion of contradictory reports about the war in China is that the Japanese have abandoned their…

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The Unknown Soldier Death Seals Secret PARIS

National Advocate · Monday 25 April 1938 · page 3

The death of Major Louis Lespinasse, the only person knowing the identity of France's unknown soldier seals for all time the secret of the…

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Anzac Day Greatest Celebration Known Happy Reunion of Troops

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The greatest celebration of Anzac Day ever known was held in Sydney yesterday as a culmination of the 150th anniversary of Australia's…

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Bathurst Mourns on Anzac Day Hopes for Peace Are Services' Keynote Reverent Commemoration Gatherings

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

Bathurst yesterday celebrated Anzac Day. Thoughts of the historic [?]d efforts, comradeship and self-sacrifices of Australia's soldiers [?] East and in Europe in the Great War. of their impelling [?] for a better world, and the "sick world" which is still the…

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Anzac Day Tragedy Ex-Service Man Dies in Bathurst Went to March in Sydney. But Returned Ill

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

An Anzac Day tragedy occurred in Bathurst yesterday when Mr. Bertram James ("Jock") Hardmann, aged 39, porter at the Hotel Bathurst, who…

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Spanish War Rebel Batteries Trapped a Loyalist Claim LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The Spanish loyalists who are entrenched in the Tremps section claim to have trapped two rebel batteries in Rio Noguera Valley where 80…

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Chinese War Appeal to Chinese Armies Decisive Blow Against Japan SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Chiang Kai-shek, has ordered the Chinese armies to deliver a decisive blow against Japan. "The Japanese are employing weary troops from…

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