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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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War Scare False Report Auckland

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

There was wild excitement in the Whangarei district yesterday following a rumour that Britain had declared war. The whole town seemed…

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Is Flour "Black?" Under War Conditions. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

A large quantity of flour, which had been placed on the [?]se pro[?]ship, the Brisbane Maru, yesterday. was to-day unloaded again, and…

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Spanish War Rebel Success Heavy Loyalist Losses BILBOA

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1938 · page 2

The rebel troops have driven home their advantage gained in the Teruel Provinces by overrunning the Palomeira Range in all directions…

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Keen Shooters Ladies at Anzac

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

SEVERAL women are again contesting the leading matches in the annual prize meeting of the National Rifle…

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China War New Jap Offensive Bitter Fighting SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

The Japanese launched a new offensive in North China, attended by bitter fighting in Southern Hope. The invaders captured Nanlo, killing 1000…

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Spanish War Rebel Victory Greatest Blow to Loyalists LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

The "Times" correspondent at Bilbao says that the Nationalists victory in the Palomera range which was completed by weeks of careful planning…

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King and Queen Visit to France Australian War Memorial LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 4

It was announced at Buckingham Australian War Memorial at Villiers Palace that their Majesties accepted with much pleasure the invitation of…

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Two Shot Street Quarrel Husband and Wife Wounded Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 1

Walter Ernest Hall, a painter, of Compsic, shot his wife, Rita Clara Hall (39), this morning in…

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China War Peace Proposals Denied Hankow

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

On his arrival here to-day following his recall from Tokio, the Chinese Ambassador to Japan Hsushihjin. denied that he had bought peace proposals…

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Spanish War Withdrawal of Italians Mussolini to Decide LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1938 · page 6

Progress is now reported in initiating conversations for the withdrawa[?] of volunteers from Spain followed immediately by negotiations for a…

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Canadian Exports War Losses Deputation to Minister Canberra

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 4

A conference of representatives of the woll, wheat, dairy products meat, dried and canned fruits, and wine export industries met the Minister for…

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China War. Defenders' Night Surprise Japs. Fear Guerilla Tactics London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 5

Ten thousands Japanese troops have been rushed to Nanking to reinforce the garrison after a surprise noctural attack by the chinese states…

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Returned Soldiers. Annual Meeting

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1938 · page 15

The annual meeting of the U.S. and S.I.L.A. was held in the Soldiers' Boom at the Town Hall, Molong, and was attended by Messrs. G. L. Burgess…

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Chinese War Fierce Fighting SHANGHAI

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 1

THE Chinese are beginning to retreat from the Hwai River after a fierce struggle in which artillery and aircraft pounded the defences…

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In Broad Scotch a Challenge Proposed Tug-o'-war Match

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

A challenge in novel fashion for a tug-o'-war at the carnival next weekend has been issued by the Mayor (Ald. Fullagar) on behalf of the State…

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China War Japs at the Walls a Further Advance SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1938 · page 2

The Japanese have reached the walls of Pengyin and are now only 60 miles from striking distance of the Langhai railway…

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Rifle Shooting Australians Lead Close Scores at Anzac Range Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

There was close shooting to-day in the 350 Empire Match at Anzac Range, only nine points separating the four teams. The Australian…

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China War Bitter Struggle on River Bank Shanghai

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 2

The Chinese are beginning to treat from the Hal River after a bire[?] struggle in which artillery and craft pounded the defences to…

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Killing Innocents "Not Profitable," Say U.S. War Heads WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 February 1938 · page 1

The General staff has decided that American military 'planes in the event of war would not bomb civilians…

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Anzac Day Arrangements

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 February 1938 · page 2

According to advice received by the Bathurst sub-branch of the R. S. & S. I. I. A. free return railway tickets, from Bathurst will be issued to the…

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