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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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King's Nephews. Lesson from War Office. On Editorial Responsibility. LONDON, August 20

Leader · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Viscount Lascelles and his brother, Gerald, nephews of the king, who edit their own news paper, have just received a little…

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War Mongers "People Will Turn" Rotary Governor's Protest Bishop of Goulburn in Support Goulburn

National Advocate · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 1

The Rotary Governor on the 53rd district (New Zealand and Fiji) Mr. G. W. Hutchison, said yesterday that the day would come when…

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U.S.A. and War Straw Vote Favors Action President's Probable Move New York

National Advocate · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 2

Seventy-six per cent. of Americans now believe that the United States will be drawn into war against Germany and Italy,…

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War Clouds Gather Fast All Nations Make Ready Last Minute Peace Efforts Germany Takes Slovakia London

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

THERE are conflicting messages from Europe respecting the agreement between Germany and Slovakia, under which it is stated that Germany has taken military control of that country…

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Soldiers' President Robe To Be Opposed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 August 1939 · page 8

FOR the second time in 10 years Mr. L. A. Robb will be opposed for the position of State President. at the annual congress in…

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China War Fires Follow Jap Air Raids CHUNGKING

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 August 1939 · page 2

Threequarters of Kaitingfu was destroyed after a huge Japanese raid which caused uncontrollable fires. There are no details, but it is…

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Soldiers and Anzac Day SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 1

The N.S.W. congress of the Returned Soldiers' League, which will meet next month in Sydney, will discuss a proposal for race meetings on Anzac…

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War and Wheat

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 1

Bulk wheat touched 24½ a bushel, all charges paid, on the Sydney market yesterday, following a further marked…

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China War Intensive Air Raid CHUNGKING

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 3

An intensive air mid was carried out by the Japanese at Katangfu, where the city was bombed following reports that the Chinese Generalissimo…

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Is War Inevitable ? Pulpit Address Preacher Loses Faith in Governments

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 5

Preaching at Cooerwull Presbyterian Church on Sunday night the Rev. Slade Mallen took for the basis of his remarks Isaiah's prophecy of…

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Europe Faces Extraordinary Position Through Announced Russo-german Non-aggression Pact Does It Make War More Imminent ? Britain Is Calm, But Not Unduly Apprehensive London

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 August 1939 · page 1

The reaction to the Russo-German non-aggrestion pact, which has not yet been signed, has now resolved itself into a belief that it does not necessarily mean the withdrawal of Russian support to Poland-- with which she also has a pact -- in the event of war, nor…

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"War Not Inevitable" Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 3

"Despite the acute tension war was not inevitable said the Premier (Mr. Mair); to-day. The immense strength of Britain and France in armaments, and economic resources is a fact that would act as one of the most…

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War Not Expected In Spite Of Tension

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 13

Sir Thomas Inskip, the Dominions Secretary, who said, on the 25th anniversary of Britain's entry into the Great War, that the British…

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Motor Cyclists In Time of War SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 1

THE Minister for Transport is seeking the names and addresses of motor cyclists. He has asked the Auto Cycling…

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War Records Lost Fire In Rabaul SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1939 · page 1

A radio message received from Rabaul to-day stated that W. R. Carpenter and Co's stores and workshops of that centre were destroyed by fire…

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War Fears

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

The fear of war is with us and whilst it is not wise to be foolishly apprehensive, we cannot blind our eyes to the fact that the international…

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Paris Calm and Waiting Ominous War Preparations LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 5

Paris remains clam but the Associated Press of great Britain says [?] wake up believing a [?] world war was almost certain before the week-end. well-informed diplomatic [?] are inclined to share this belief…

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If War Comes Cracow and Moscow In Danger LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 5

"The Times" Warsaw correspondent states that Cracow and Moscow will probably be subject to an early intensive bombardment. In the event of hostilities the Corridor will be moot difficult to defend and the occupation would bar Poland's access to tie tea. The defence of…

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At Hong Kong War Time Footing British Colony Blockaded Hong Kong

National Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 2

The British colony Japanese is virtually on a [?] footing in face of the the complete Japanese blockade. The Government appealed…

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In Shadow of War the World Waiting Next 48 Hours Will Decide Preparations in Germany London

National Advocate · Friday 25 August 1939 · page 5

The Tass version of Article 4 of the Russo-German Pact is that neither of the contracting parties will participate in any grouping of powers which is either directly or indirectly aimed…

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