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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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To Stop War Suggested Action Against Franco Control of War Materials Decision of Trade Union Congress Brussells

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

The International Trade Union Conference, representing 17 countries, has resolved to attempt the international control of war material…

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China War Fight for Hanchow Chinese Offensive SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 2

The japanese report at an day battle with strong Chinese forces ten miles west of Hanchow and Chesoo, Bluejackets landed from the British…

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Spanish War Fighting Power Loyalists Improve "Fiercest Fighting" in Spring London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 January 1938 · page 1

The "Daily Telegraph's" correspondent at Teruel reveals an immense increase in the loyalists' fighting power…

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China War Last Chance Japan Tells China TOKIO

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 2

The Japanese Foreign Office issued a statement to the effect that the German Ambassador's tentative peace approaches in December, on which…

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What War Means Ex-Coolah Resident Tells Return to Australia

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 13

Mr. George Coom, who until a few years ago resided happily with his wife and family of eight children at Coolah for 40 years, is…

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Spanish War Government Forces Improved Franco's Chances "Not Bright" London

National Advocate · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 6

The "Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Teruel reveals a marked increase in the Loyalist fighting power For the first time they have shower…

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Returned Soldiers Question of Preference Points Cleared Up

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 January 1938 · page 10

THERE still appears to be an impression abroad that the Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Act is something which…

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Free Trains on Anzac Day

Leader · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 4

The secretary of the Orange sub branch of the Returned Soldiers’ league in how bring asked to uncertain the number of ex-service men who…

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China War Lightning Raids French Police Arrest Terrorists SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 5

The Settlement and French Police marde raids and arrested 80 Russian and Chinese terrorists and seized large quantities of arms and…

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War Pensions May Be Considered Permanent in Some Instances Melbourne, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Repatriation (Senator Foil) announced to-day thai in some cases in future soldiers pensions will be regarded as permanent,…

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Spanish War Air Raid on Barcelona Children Killed Franco's Frightfulness Barcelona. Etan Barcelona

National Advocate · Friday 21 January 1938 · page 5

In the worst air raid the city has known 100 persons including many women and children were officially admitted killed. Rebel planes flying…

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China War More Arrests Anti-Japanese Terrorists SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 2

Lightning raids by police in the International Settlement resulted with the arrest of additional terrorist suspects, who were allegedly pledged to…

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Spanish War Advance by Rebels Eastward to Teruel TERI[?]

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

The rebels claim to have moved eastward since yesterday and captured positions down the river. Afambara, occupying a wedge near Teruel. They…

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Soldiers' Pensions Modified Medical Tests Some Permanent Pensions SYDNEY

National Advocate · Saturday 22 January 1938 · page 1

The Minister for Repatriation (Senator Foil) announced to-day that in some cases the payment of soldiers' pensions would be regarded as…

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Spanish War Italian Report LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 1

UNCENSORED reports from Rome describe vigorous activity in military circles for a big offensive. with Mussolini…

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China War Japan Determined Long Conflict Predicted TOKYO

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 2

Very distant is the end of the conflict, it will be a long time before a settlement is reached. Ours indeed is a tremendous task. unparalleled in…

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Spanish War More Bombs From the Air Valencia and Salamanca Many Casualties VALENCIA

National Advocate · Monday 24 January 1938 · page 2

There has been an intensification air bombings in many areas. V[?] again has been bombed, with of casualties, while another town in [?]…

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China War Stubborn Battles Fighting in Snow Hunger-Crazed Chinese SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

Amid sleet, snow and blizzard, Japanese columns are driving towards the vital junction of Soochow on the Tientsin-Pukow railway, and are…

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Spanish War Many Air Raids Deaths l00 a Week Bombs On Nune Italian Ships Shell Sea Poet London

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 January 1938 · page 2

Five-hundred and ninety-five people were killed as the result of Spanish rebel air raids on loyalist coastal towns since January 1,…

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China War 300 Japanese Killed Attacked In Mountains SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 January 1938 · page 1

The Japanese admit the evaluation of Hoshein. but deny it represents a withdrawal, saying that if the Cl.lnese re-occupy the town they will be…

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