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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 30 of 67

In Event of War. Italo-german Action. Planned at Hitler’s Home ? BERLIN, August 13

Leader · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 2

It is reported that Germany and Italy reached complete agreement on action in the event of war. This is believed…

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Gallant Pilot. Averts Disaster. Air Liner in Flames. Australian Killed. In Air “War” Over England. LONDON, August [?]

Leader · Monday 14 August 1939 · page 1

A British Airways liner pilot averted a terrible disaster when the machine caught fire whilst it was flying at a height…

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War Scares and the Yellow Press

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 2

For months post the score mongering press has been distorting and misrepresenting the position in Europe ostensibly with the common object of precipitating war. The statements of public men have been misconstrued, arid wilfully interpreted to directly the opposite to what was…

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Still Guessing Press War Mongers LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 2

According to the "Manchester Guardian" diplomatic writer, no confirmation is available in London for the suggested agreement between…

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"War Inevitable" Senator's Views U.S.A. Man Desires Conference Oslo

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 1

"War is inevitable," declared Senator Hamilton Fish, an American, who arrived in Norway to-day after having interviewed the…

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Rattles Sabre Mr. W. M. Hughes' War Visions "Dark Omens Hang Over the East" SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1939 · page 3

Omens which are hanging daily over the East are even more disturbing than those over Europe, declared the Federal…

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Running Stream Welcome Home

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 10

On the evening of the 5th August a party was held In the local hall to welcome borne Mr. Akke[?] Bartlett and his bride. Dancing…

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War Memorial Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 8

All who are interested in the disposal of the war memorial funds of over £1000, raised by public subscription since 1919, are reminded…

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China War Jap. Transport Minced

National Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

According to the "Herald" Hongkong correspondent, at least 300 Japanese soldiers are believed to have been drowned and killed…

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Danedoo District War Memorial Hospital Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 10

M STANLEY (Cronulla) refers to a hospital fond:— Through the columns of your Journal may I once again approach…

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War Veteran Fine Record of Service

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 3

MR. A. S. Wallace, who died at Lithgow on Saturday, aged 69 years, served in three wars—the Boxer Rebellion, the South African,…

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Beaufort War Planes Their Manufacture In Australia SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

The capabilities of every [?] to supply parts for the [?] would be down on [?] said, the Minister…

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Polish Soldier Killed Danzig

National Advocate · Thursday 17 August 1939 · page 2

German guards shot and killed a Polish soldier for refusing to halt after entering the Danzig [?] City Territory…

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If War Comes Flea to Chambers to Manufacturers

National Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 2

A plea to manufacturers to see that adequate supplies of mach[?]ery machine [?] and spare parts were held and long term provision was…

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Oil War Well Close Down New York

National Advocate · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 6

Five additional States [?] who produce two thirds of the [?] down their…

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Mock Air War Britain & France Each Claim Win Night Bombing "Raid" LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1939 · page 2

The claim that they bombarded Liverpool according to plan and returned to the French coast is made by the French air mission after…

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Taxi-Cab War at Cowra

Leader · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

It looks as though a taxi war may develop in Cowra (according to the "C[?]uartian") Hollowing the successful establishment of the Gold and…

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Plague of Pigeons Council Declares War

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 7

PLAGUED by flocks of pigeons, the civic authorities at Warwick, Queensland, purchased ammunition, put some crack shots on…

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War of Nerves Tension Increasing Grave Newspaper Comments London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

SUNDAY newspapers are unanimous that the war of nerves in Europe is entering upon. its most dangerous phase,…

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For War Service. Pigeons Still aluable. Plans by Military Men. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Despite the advance in wireless telegraphy, many Sydney fanciers who served In the Great war believe that pigeons still are…

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