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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 15 of 67

[?] For Anzac day [?]

Leader · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 6

Arrangements for what promises to be the [?] Anzac Day [?] in Orange for…

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Defence-oil and the Farmer If War Comes Oil's Part Primary Production

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 April 1939 · page 3

VITAL to the army, navy and air force for defence, oil also plays an important part for the man on the land…

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China War Japs Flout British Destroyer SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

A Japanese warship, despite the intervention of the British destroyer Thracian, interrupted the British steamer Sagres loading Government…

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Mr. Roosevelt Cryptic Reference to War U.S Threatened? WASHINGTON

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 2

"I will be back in the autumn if we don't have a war." said President Roosevelt standing on the platform of a train as he addressed a…

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More Coups Are Feared War Dangers Are Very Real Europe at Tension London

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1939 · page 1

Whilst the seizure of Albania has not caused undue apprehension in Europe, as it was a coup which had been threatened for…

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Australia and War Alternatives and Oil Supply

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 6

If the exigences of war necessiated the reservation of available petrol supplies in Australia for military weds and essential services. What…

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China War Defenders Launch Big Drive Shanghai

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

It is officially announced from Chungking that General Chiang Kalsh[?] offensive has been launched on all fronts in the…

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Complex European Situation Nations on Tenterhooks But War Not Considered Imminent London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

The European situation is curiously complex, for whilst the nations are mussing troops and making warlike preparations…

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Combined Anzac Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 7

To perpetuate the memory of men who were killed during the Great War, a combined service is to held at the Regal Theatre, Dunedoo, on…

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War Administration Businessmen Take Course SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

A special war administration course is being undertaken by 20 Sydney businessmen in order to fit them for them for administrative staff positions in…

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France Firm Further Attacks Mean War PARIS

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

MEMBERS of the French Cabinet have approved of the statement to be made by the Premier, M. Daladier, in the…

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China War Defenders' Successes Troops Near Canton LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

The Chinese Embassy reporting successes In Central and Southern China, announces that the Chinese have driven the Japanese 12 miles…

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Defence Plan State War Book Schedule of Action Mr. Stevenes's Statement

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 2

The Premier (Mr. Stevens) announced to-day that the State Cabinet had decided on the compilation of a State War Book…

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Had Feared War Man's Fall to Death Concern Over Savings BRISBANE

National Advocate · Thursday 13 April 1939 · page 1

The police learned to-day that James Hart (60). a member of a wealthy Queensland family, who fell 160 feet to his death from the roof of a hotel…

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Anzac Day Plans for Sydney SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

April 25, Anzac Day, will be a public holiday in New South Wales. Shops will remain closed, while hotels will not open until midday…

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Anzac Day Holiday Throughout State. Sydney

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 5

April 26, Anzac Day will be a public holiday In N.S.W. All shops will remain closed, while hotels will not open until…

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China War Big Chinese Drive Begins Advances in Five Provinces LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 2

There is evidence that the greatest battle of the year has started on a 15 mile front from Mongolla to Kwantung Province,…

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Obituary. the Late Mrs. Annie BOLITHO."The Soldier's Friend."

Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 3

The [?] “advertisement,” in reporting the death of Mrs. Bolinno, which was [?] in last Friday's issue of the “Leader,” gives the…

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China War Defenders Claim More Gains Japs Prepare for Counter Blow LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

The great Chinese offensive is ragging on three fronts. The Japanese claim to have recaptured the city of Kaifeng, the Chinese withdrawing…

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Hope of World Peace With Honor Ex-SOLDIER Addresses Boys Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 1

"Standing as we do in the shadow of world tragedy, we all hope that good sense will prevail that there will be peace with honor, and that the…

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