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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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China War Chinese Air Raids Russian Planes LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

Several Chinese air raids on Formosa were carried out by 12 Russian planes and indicates the development of the Chinese Air Force, says the…

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Sad Death Of Dubbo Ex-war Nurse DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 7

The death occurred over night, under very sad circumstances, of Mrs. Genieve Maud Norman. 43. wife of Mr. C. N. Norman, of Macquarle St…

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Spanish War Franco's Reply to Britain Regarded as Unsatisfactory LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 25 February 1938 · page 3

In the House of Commons. Mr. Chamberlain said that the Government had received a communique from Salamanca in reply to the British…

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Spanish War Rebel Claims London

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 1

The Spanish insurgent's claim that between February 2 and 22 they had taken 16288 prisoners and had found 9653 Republicans dead on the…

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China War Chinese Planning Further Air Raids HANGKOW

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 2

Heartened by the success of the air raids on Formosa, the Chinese airmen are planning an attack on Japan proper. A solitary Chinese Scout flew…

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Lords Support Chamberlain Lord Hailsham on War LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 2

"The Government's policy is not dictated by fear of Italy or by any other power in the world. I am not afraid of war in the sense that I…

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Sad Death Of Dubbo Ex-war Nurse DUBBO

National Advocate · Saturday 26 February 1938 · page 5

The death occurred over night, under ver[?]d circumstances, of Mrs. Gemev[?] Mand Norman. 43. wife of Mr. C. N. Norman, of Macquarie St…

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Pacifist France. War Not Inevitable. PARIS, February 26

Leader · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

“France must not submit to force” vas the theme of a speech delivered ly the Foreign Minister in a discus[?] of foreign affairs in the…

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China War. Jap. Claims 250,800 Chinese in Danger. SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

The Japanese Army spokesman claims that the Japanese drives on the Peiping-Hantow railway threaten to enclose a quarter of a million…

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Spanish War Powers Want It to Continue Italy Sparring for Time Premier Negrin's Protest Barcelona

National Advocate · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

Premier Negrin broadcasting, declared that the war had continued in Spain because the European powers desired it to continue. Germany and…

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Three Spies German Woman and Two U.S.A. Soldiers Arrested in America Plot to Sell Military Secrets Washington

National Advocate · Monday 28 February 1938 · page 2

Mr. Hoover, the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that three persons, a 26 year old attractive German woman, and two…

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Spanish War Firmer Attitude by Britain London

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

The Times diplomatic correspondent states that Britain sent General Franco a second note regarding the Insurgent aeroplanes bombing…

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China War Big Battle Develops Chinese Resist Jap Advance London

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 2

The bathle for Lingshin is developing favorably for the Japanese forces whose reinforcements total 50,000. says the Peiping correspondent of the…

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[?] War Materials China's Lack Japanese General's Review Tokyo

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 1

"Chiang-kai-shek might succeed in enlisting the necessary recruits, but he will find difficulty in securing the requisite war supplies," the Minister…

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New War Plane Radius of 11,000 Miles WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 1

The well-known aeroplane builder Glen Martin told the Naval Committee that the day was coming when there would be a 142 ton fighting…

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Spanish War Bombing of Civilians Franco Ignores British Protest London

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

The Prime Minister in the House of Commons referring to an appeal to the Spanish insurgents to cease bombing civilians said the Spanish…

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China War Only a Bare Half Million Insignificant Chinese Casualities SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

"Our casualties are only half million, which is comparatively in significant," declared General Tal Cheng-hsl the Chinese Chief of Staff…

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Coronation Soldier. Tells of His Trip to England

Leader · Wednesday 2 March 1938 · page 2

Distributing photograph among the Quaits at the Apex Club's dinner at the Beatyette cafe, on Monday night, Mr. Fred Rau[?]hle,…

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Putting on Their War Paint

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 4

THE local football fans are getting their war paint mixed. Already there have been some fairly ferocious arguments, which is a sure…

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Spanish War Soviet Agrees to Withdrawals London

National Advocate · Thursday 3 March 1938 · page 2

The Soviet Ambassador, M. Maisky informed the Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Lord Plymouth, that Moscow accepts the British formula…

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