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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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N.z. Trip for Australian Diggers Anzac Day Celebrations in 1940

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 6

The R.S.S.I.L.A. has circularised sub-branches with a view to ascertaining the number of ex-servicemen and the women who are bent on making…

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The New Year Premier's Message Dread of War SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 2

"The whole world, including Australia, has entered upon another of history's greatest periods of rapid fundamental change, but…

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China War Solid Front China Supports Chiang Japan's Peace Terms London

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 2

The Hong Kong correspondent, of "The Times" states that followers of Mr. Wang Ching-wei. one of the leaders of the Kuomintang (Chinese…

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Seeds of War Dictating to Other Countries Minister's Plain Talk London

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 1

The Air Minister. Sir Kingsley Wood, in n New Year message said: "There are those who would constantly heap condemnation on other…

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Spanish War Crack Army Ready to Meet Rebels Franco's Advance Slows Down Italians Lead Attack London

National Advocate · Monday 2 January 1939 · page 1

Although the vigor of the rebel attack is unabated and General Franco's forces claim a continuance of their impetuous advance it is…

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English Honors War Chief Now a Baron. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

Most walks of lire tire represented in the New Year"s Honor list Issued this evening. Prominent among them are Sir Maurice Hankey, former…

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Spanish War Loyalists' Terrific Resistance Rebels Checked; Big Clash Ahead LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

The forces of both sides in Spain are preparing for a great battle in the Catalonian campaign, holding their best troops In readiness for an engagement…

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China War Screw Turns on Jap. Taxpayers "RedoubIe-Efforts" TOKIO

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 2

The Finance Foreign Minister, Iketo, in a New Year message, declare that the Government's planning the issue of further national bonds valued at…

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Chinese War Japan in Unhappy State Ching-wei Expelled Hong Kong

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 3 January 1939 · page 1

Latest advices from the Chinese temporary capital of Chungking declare that Wang Ching-wei, who recommended China's acceptance of…

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"War" for Race Trade. Among Ta[?]i-Men

Leader · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

Rival tak[?] interests in Orange made open war yesterday in their eagerness to get race trade. On Monday a public holiday there…

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Hardest Battle in War Ita[?]ans Captured in Spain. BARCELONA, January 3

Leader · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

The Defence Ministry de[?]cribes the present conflict In Spain as the hardest battle in the war. and adds that the [?]sts captured Italian…

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War in Spain Franco Claims Victory and Capture of Soviet Planes Burgos

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 1

Having reached the right bank of the Segre River, within rifle range of Artesa, an important road junction, General Franco's troops claim that…

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Spanish War Arrest British Consul Surprise Franco Move Sequel to Spy Clean-up London

National Advocate · Wednesday 4 January 1939 · page 2

A message from Burgos states that the Nationalist Military police rested Ernest Golding the British pro-consul at San Sebastian and his…

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Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 13

YULE tide has arrived again. The kids commence to roam, To break the tranquil loneliness Of the old folks yet at home…

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1000 INVOLVED Safeguard in War Danger LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 1

The "Times" Warsaw correspondent estimates that about 1000 Germans will be affected by the Soviet decision, including not only German…

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Spanish War Rebel Gains and Losses Italian Troops Held Up LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 5 January 1939 · page 2

The Spanish rebels claim to have reached the right bank of the Segre River and to have captured Arthesa. The retreating Republicans blew…

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Spanish War Latest Bombing Horror Paroelona

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

Ten planes. supported by several chasers, heavily bombed the lower part of Tarragona and hit two crowded refugee trains, killing 40 and…

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War Horse Snorts Mr. Hughes's Interpretation Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

"Unless the force behind the scenes is sufficiently strong it means war," said the Minister for External Affairs. Mr. W. M. Hughes, to-day…

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Air Dangers War and Taxation Bishop Burgmann's Warning Goulburn

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 3

The Anglican Bishop of Goulbum, the Rt. Rev. F. H. Burgmann, in a monthly letter to the Diocese warns Australia of the…

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[?] War. [?]An of [?]Ngs. Owners Penalised. G. C. C. End[?]rces Decision. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 6 January 1939 · page 2

The first major development following a dash of meeting of greyhound racing clubs at Wollongoog and…

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