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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 26 of 67

War Memorial Hospital Report

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 5

It Is expected that the report on the proposal to establish a war memorial hospital at Dunedoo with the funds raised by public…

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If Britain Is Understood. War Will Not Be. Former Minister's Ideas. All Quiet in Danzig. LONDON. July 4

Leader · Monday 3 July 1939 · page 2

Whilst alarmist speculations regarding Danzig have been discounted and deprecated in London, official…

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Sydney Notes and News. The War Scare

Leader · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 1

The [?] the [?] the [?] Sydney [?] of [?]…

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Berlin Denies Forcing Policy. Danzig Moves. Comment on Tourists. Germany in “War of Nerves.” LONDON, July 4

Leader · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 4

A report from Dan[?]ing states that the Senate has ordered the mobilisation of workers, for labor is vital to…

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Danzig Position Situation Is Now Easier German Military Moves Statement by Mr. Chamberlain Soldiers As Tourists London

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 2

The Dansig situation is easier. Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons to-day said: "Reliable reports indicate that measures of a military character are being carried out in the free city of Danzig and that a large. increasing…

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Anzac Ball

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 16

The annual Anzac Ball, under the auspices of the local sub-branch of R.S.S.I.L.A., will take place at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday,…

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Stamped Out War Against Diphtheria

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 7

A SCONE message reads: Yet another instance of the value of immunisation against diphtheria has been brought under our notice…

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Mr. Winston Churchill and the British War Cabinet

National Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 2

According to the cables a strong move is being made in London to have Mr Winston Churchill included in the British Cabinet. "By their deeds ye shall know them." And if you follow this precept is followed then Mr. Churchill should be the lost man in the world…

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"A Secret War" Only 400,000 Victims Claimed LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

The Japanese claim that the Kwantung army annihilated 400,000 Mongols in a "secret war" battle on the Halba River at the week-end, states…

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Best Situated Australia in Case of War Ocean Barriers Newcastle

National Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

"Whether there is a war or not, we mus keep our heads and son hearts," declared the Federal Attorney General (Mr…

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U.S.A. and War Neutrality Decision Roosevelt's Holiday Interrupted New York

National Advocate · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 3

Sitting in his shirt sleeves on the lawn at his Hyde Park home where the July 4 picnic was given to 80 guests, President Roosevelt…

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BORENORE Welcome Home

Leader · Friday 7 July 1939 · page 4

As a welcome home from their holidays. spent in Que[?]lnd. the [?] of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Caldwell [?] [?] them a [?] party on [?]…

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Oberon News Welcome Home Oberon

National Advocate · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 6

On Friday night the many friend Including Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Wilson and their two sons Paul and Lloyd, Mrs. A. S. Stoneman of…

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War Play at Orange Orange

National Advocate · Monday 10 July 1939 · page 3

Mr. Victor Bindley, a local electrician, has prepared what is claimed to be the best equipment ever, used for sound effects in the country. It will…

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Oil in War Huge Underground Reservoirs

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 4

In great secrecy the British Government is carrying out elaborate and costly plans to safeguard from air attack Britain's oil supplies,, on which…

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The Border War Russia Is Confident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 3

The "Red Star," the organ of the Soviet General Staff, in its first reference to the Outer Mongolian hostilities, states that Japan's route for…

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Food Shortage War Time Plans CANBERRA

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 4

Plans are being prepared dy the Federal Government to ensure the competent distribution and storage of foodstuffs in Australia, and the…

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Across Atlantic Britain's New War Plane New York

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 2

The first war plane delivered to England by air, the consolidated flying boat, left San Diego at 8.23 a.m. on a 6,000 mile [?]ght stopping only at…

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“Journey’s End” Outstanding Flay. Orange Diggers Excel. In Interpretation. Of Famous War Drama

Leader · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 6

The highest tribute than can be paid to “Jamey’s End, produced by and under the direction of Mr. J. Rupert Thompson at the…

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Oberon Soldiers' Memorial Agreement With Shire Council OBERON

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 July 1939 · page 6

A meeting of the Oberon Soldiers' Memorial Committee was held in the Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon. There was a good…

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