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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

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China War Japs. Admit 'Grave Problem" Lament Chinese Resistance "Reds" to Blame TOKIO

National Advocate · Monday 23 January 1939 · page 1

In reopening the Upper House to-day the Premier. Mr. Hiranuma, declared that the situation confronting Japan was graver than ever. He said…

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State of War Declared Decision Of Loyalist Cabinet London

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 2

The Barcelona correspondent of the British United Press reports that the Cabinet alter a night long sitting declared a "state of war"…

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China War Desperate Effort by Japs. "Deeper in Quagmire" LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 5

Japan is preparing for a desperate to crush China, according to the "Daily Herald's" Hong Kong correspondent. Enormous…

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Spain's Agony Bombs Shattering Barcelona Girls Dig Trenches Franco Flooded with War Materials London

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 January 1939 · page 2

Barcelona in addition to suffering 19 air [?]lds, one of which damaged the steamer African Mariner and killed six Greek…

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“War of the Isms.” Col. Barton has Support

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

These few telling shots were fire[?] in the “war of the Is[?]” on Friday by Mr. A. M. Mac[?]er, member of the Australian…

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Democracy's Weakness Cause of War Scares Mr. Bruce Expresses an Opinion

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

Speaking at a civic welcome in Sydney yesterday Mr. Bruce said that Australia was a country that counted in world affairs. More than any other…

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War in Spain Franco Victory in Sight France and Italian "Occupation"

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

An exodus of between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 refugees is expected after the fall of Barcelona. France is reinforcing her Spanish frontier…

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Mr Chamberlain How He Averted War Mr. Bruce Explains SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

The world was saved from being plunged into the greatest war in history by the British Prime Minister (Mr. Neville…

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“To Be Ready for War.” Chamberlain Opens Campaign LONDON, Jan 24

Leader · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 1

“It is a scheme to make us ready for war,” said Mr. Chamberlain, inaugurating the national services…

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Spanish War Franco Nearer Barcelona British Vessel Bombed More Slaughter by Air London

National Advocate · Wednesday 25 January 1939 · page 2

The Rebels now look down from in mountain heights on Barcelona of which they have obtained their first glimpge. while Barcelona's citizens…

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In Case of War Organising the Community Local Government Bodies to Assist Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 1

Suggestions that local governing authorities should make available their town halls and shire council halls as district headquarters…

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World Affairs of To-day. Preparation for War—Motet A[?]—German Concentration Camps—Russia and the Would

Leader · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 2

Although the prospects of continued peace are do [?] bright lo-day they hare been for many months, England's action in making…

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Bruce's View Prospects of War MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 28 January 1939 · page 5

Speaking at a civic reception to-day. Mr S. M. Bruce said that it there was a world war in future it was inevitable that Australia would be in…

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Ominous Moves Hitler Interviews War Chiefs LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 1

"THE Times" Berlin correspondent reveals that Herr Hitler received the chiefs of the fighting forces on Wednesday,…

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Spanish War Loyalists Will Fight on Rebels Resisted LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

Progress of the war in Spain is still exercising a vital effect on the relations of European nations A message from Madrid states that…

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In Case of War Will U.S.A. Support France? Foreign Policy Inquiry Roosevelt Criticised Significant Developments Washington

National Advocate · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 1

A searching Senate inquiry into the Administration's entire foreign policy appeared to be likely as the result of reports that President Roosevele…

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Aim for Peace Britain's Policy Outlined by Mr. Chamberlain Faith in Mussolini Italy Does Not Want War LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 30 January 1939 · page 2

The long-awaited speech of the British Prime Minister (Mr. Chamberlain) at Birmingham last night dealt with the steps taken…

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Hitler Asks For Colonies War Not Warranted Germany "Overcrowded" Strong Attack on Foreign Critics Berlin

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

Addressing the 800 members of the Reichstag, Herr Hitler said the colonies question alone did not warrant a war…

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Spanish War Scenes of Horror Refugees and Firing Squads Wholesale Suffering Rebels Continue Advance London

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 2

Anarchists and Communists control Pulgeer[?], which is full of refugees from Barcelona. It is stated from Perpignan that the…

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Returned Soldiers League Membership Drive Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1939 · page 1

[?]n [?]n effort to raise the membership of the Returned soldiers' League the Federal president (Sir Gilbert Dyett) will launch a new drive on…

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