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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 20 of 67

Anzac Sports

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 8

The Molong Recreation Ground was the scene of An animated gathering on Tuesday afternoon for the Anzac sports, sponsored by the Molong branch…

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Manildra Magazine United Anzac Service

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 13

There was a good attendance at the united service held in the Memorial Hall on Anzac Day, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Stewart Robertson (Presbyterian,…

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In Remembrance Anzac Day in Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 6

The anniversary of the landing at Anzac Cove by the Australian contingent was referred to by speakers at the memorial service at the Recreation Ground on Tuesday as the birthday of a nation, and fitting references were made to the…

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China War Jap Reserves Chinese Claims LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 2

"The Times" Shanghai correspondent that the Chinese claim that the vanguard broke into Nanchang where hand to hand fighting is…

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If War Comes Preparing for State of Seige MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 3

Speaking a conference of [?] mental heads, and representative of industry and economic enterprises to-day the Minister for Supply and…

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Anzac Day Golf

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 5

George Grayston, playing in the 18 holes stroke handicap at the local golf links on Anzas Day (Tuesday), won with a nett 68. Hit score…

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China War Japanese Claims TOKIO

National Advocate · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 1

The Japanese claim to have killed 2000 Chinese of the 155th Division west of Kongmoon (south of Canton) and captured 12 machine guns and 112…

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Does Herr Hiler Abhor War? Some U.S.A. VIEWS. Newspaper Sarcasm.—LONDON’S REACTIONS. May be Long Peace Period. New York, April 30

Leader · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 2

A symposium of newspaper reactions to Hitler’s speech shows many different views as demonstrates the graphically…

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China War Air Fighting Chinese Claims LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 1

An fighting was the notable feature of the war in China during the weekend, says the Hongkong correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph."…

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AFTER 23 YEARS War Incident Revealed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1939 · page 3

"May God watch over you and bring you back safely to those who love you is the sincere wish of Millie. Graham, George Street, Rozelle,…

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Until War Imminent. Conscription Not Applicable .LONDON, May 2

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

Introducing the Military Training Bill. Mr. Chamberlain told the [?] of Commons that it included Northern Ireland, tout that conscription…

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China Winning War? Japan Now Heavy Loser. LONDON, May 2

Leader · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

Although China’s April offensive in dying down on all fronts, it has undoubtedly been a great military success. Japanese fruits of six months…

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China War Defenders' Drive Slackens Huge Gains Reviewed LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

The Chinese April offensive is dying down on all fronts, and the attempt to recapture Canton has evidently been abandoned. The…

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War in China April Disastrous for Japs. Projected Further Chinese Offensive Hong Kong

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 1

From the Japanese point of view April was a disastrous month in the war with China. The fruits of six months' fighting were lost at a daily…

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Anzac Day

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 15

The sacred Anzac Day was fittingly observed in Coolah on Tuesday, 25th April. The commemorative ceremony commenced in the…

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Anzac Day March

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 9

There was a very impressive march on Anzac Day. The procession, headed by Mr. H. O. Bensley and the Pipers' Band. included…

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Kandos Diggers Annual, Anzac Smoko

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

ABOUT 30 Diggers and visitors were present at the local Diggers' Hall on Saturday night, when the Kandos sub-branch held their…

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The Spirit Lives Anzac Day Gulgong Celebrations

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 12

ACTION taken on the initiative of the mayor (Ald. A. Baldwin) made the Anzac Day Commemoration Service in…

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"Keep Us Out of War" STORMY U.S.A. Senate Debate Washington

National Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 2

Varied and interesting occurrences in the "Neutrality Front" concentrated attention on the American affairs of an impending war in Europe…

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Rumanian Minirter's View of War ROME

National Advocate · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 5

The Rumania Foreign Minister. M. Gafencu, in an interview said: "All the European capitals agree that in the event of a war the victors and…

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