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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · The wars & local soldiers

The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,325 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 67

Reserve Army of Ex-soldiers. Ready for War. R.s.s.i.la Plan Meeting Arranged in Orange

Leader · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers and Sailors' Imperial League of Australia has co-operated in a plan to enlist A.I.F. men…

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[?] Italy and Abyssi[?] Nearness to World-War

Leader · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

During the autumn and winter of 1[?]5 the British Empire was closer to another world war than at any time since 1916—apart from the crisis…

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Spanish War Over. Troops Surrender. Leaders Fly to Algeria. LONDON, March 30

Leader · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 2

A broadcast from Spain, picked up by a Lisbon station, announced that the war in Spain had ended. All over…

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Ended at Last the Spanish War Franco in Occupation Flight of Republican Premier and General Miaja London

National Advocate · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 5

A broadcast from Spain picked up by a Lisbon station at 2.30 p.m. local time announced that the war had ended. All over the country troops…

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Dunedoo Complaint Preference to Returned Men

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 7

AT the last Cobbora Shire Council meeting the Dunedco Chamber of Commerce complained about council not giving preference to…

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"War Has Terminated" Franco's Cryptic Announcement BARCELONA

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

"National troops have attained their final military objectives. The war has terminated." This is the proclamation which…

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Canada's War Policy "No Conscription" Government's Decision Supported Ottawa

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

Unqualified support of the Government's decision against conscription for foreign service in the event of war was voiced by Dr. Manion…

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Seventh Day Adven-tists a Generous Offer in Case of War Minister's Tribute SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 3 April 1939 · page 1

The Australian Union Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist to-day offered the buildings including churches and others two hospitals fully…

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Hollywood News "Zaza Hair-do Starts Hollywood Fashion War

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 3

The next World War has already begun The latest of those violent feminine conflicts, which from time immemorial have divided Hollywood…

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China War Successful Counter Offensive Chinese Claims CHUNGKING

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 April 1939 · page 1

The Chinese counter-offensive is in full swing against the Japanese on the east bank of the Han River The right wing crossed the stream east of…

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For Reservist Army. Successful Meeting in Orange Returned Men Prepared

Leader · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 1

Between 70 and 80 returned soldiers decided at a public meeting in Orange on Monday night to co-operate…

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China War Chinese Successes Kongmoon Recaptured CHUNGKING

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 2

The Chinese recaptured the treaty port of Kongmoon, safeguarding the Ma[?] supply line. They cut off and annihilated…

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Anzac Day Sports

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 4

THE local cyclists intend to make the pace a cracker on Anzac Day, when sports will be held in Victoria Park. The chief attraction…

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Proposed War Memorial Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 8

Regarding the proposal to establish a cottage war memorial hospital at Dunedoo, with the funds ol over £1000, raised some 20 years…

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Anzac Day Service on Sunday, April 23 Local Ex-Service Men

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 9

AT the April meeting of the Dunedoo sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League. Mr Morien Morgan moved: That a combined Anzac…

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War Risk "Deadly and Near" SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 1

THE Minister for Derence (Mr. Street) said last night that the fisk of warks "very deadly and very near."…

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6000 War Planes U.S.A. Objective Washington

National Advocate · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 5

The U.S. War Department has launched a programme for the building up the air corps to 6000 planes…

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Spy Tells War Secrets Arrest of Mata Hari London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 1

"Now," said Mme. Marthe Richard, crossing' slim, silk-clad ankles and speaking with the quaintest and most fascinating…

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Reserve for War District Ex-service Men Appeal for Recruits To Come Up at Mobilisation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 9

DISTRICT sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League, including Ccolah, Leadville and Dunedoo. have been circularised by…

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"War in the Air!" Navy Ready Revealed by Earl in Partly Censored Speech Agreement with Poland London, Wednesday Night

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 6 April 1939 · page 1

There Is a general feeling that war is in the air, due mainly to the sensational speech of the First fiord of the Admiralty…

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