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The wars & local soldiers, 1939

1,325 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 9 of 67

Enlistments Encouraged Prominent Banker's Attitude

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 February 1939 · page 3

Training in military duties and pre[?] for Home Defence by service in the M[?] are just as necessary as [?] for a Bank to have trained men…

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China War Bombing of British Territory Protest to Japan LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

The British Government, instructed its Ambassador to Japan Sir Robert Craigie, to protest against the bombing of British…

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Spanish War French Discussions Wooing of Franco Recognition Problems Parts

National Advocate · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 2

Cabinet is apparently aligning itself with London and will decide to grant de jure recognition to General Franco this week…

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Enlistments Encouraged Prominent Banker's Attitude

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 February 1939 · page 3

TRAINING in military duties and preparation for home defence by service in the militia are just as necessary as it is for a bank to…

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China War Britons Leave War Zone Aged Englishwoman Remains the Hague

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 5

Forty-seven foreigners, including 19 Britishers and 11 Americans, arrived at Kiukiang by foot. They had been evacuated by British Army officers…

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Spanish War French Recognition of Franco Announcement Forcasted London

National Advocate · Friday 24 February 1939 · page 2

The correspondent of the "Times" in Paris believes that at the next meeting with General Franco's Foreign Minister,…

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China War Japanese Air Raid a Mass Attack LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

Japanese aircraft made a third mass attack on [?]chow and bombarded Bingliang on the Soviet Munitions route. Twenty six…

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No War Britain's Attitude Cheers in the Lords LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

"There is no war party in this country. There is no party of statesmen who would for one moment contemplate an aggressive war or who would…

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Spanish War Britain to Recognise Franco French Decision on Monday LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1939 · page 2

All is now ready for the recognition of General Franco says the "Times" diplomatic correspondent…

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TERRORISM Japanese Threats "Silent War" Shanghai

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

THE Government of Nanking has issued a statement regarding terrorism in Shanghai, in which it refers to the…

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Britain's Stand War Not Wanted But Issues Will Not Be Shirked

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 2

A warning to foreign Powers not to under-estimate the solidarity of Great Britain and France was given by the British Foreign Secretary…

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Spanish War Bank of Spain Gold Franco and Minister Agree BURGOS

National Advocate · Monday 27 February 1939 · page 1

The Fench emissary (Berard), and the Spanish Nationalist Foreign Minister (Jordana) have reached complete agreement regarding the…

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War Precautions Advice to Singapore Housewives SINGAPORE

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

In the Legislative Council this morning Sir John Bagnall suggested that the Government lay up two months' supply of foodstuffs,…

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Impaled Heads. Shanghats Gruesome Secret War Shanghai

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

"Three decapitated Chinese heads, one that of a woman, were found Impaled on fence poles lit the Japanese controlled Western Suburbs…

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Spanish War British Workers Demonstrate Against Recognition LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 2

Thirty mounted police and 100 on foot and three fire engines blocked the entrance to Downing-street when 100 marched into…

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China War I New Jap. Drive Chinese Claim LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

A Shanghai message declares that the Japanese launched a new drive 50 miles west of Hankow The Chinese claim a sweeping…

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Japan's Warning to Britain and France Assistance to Chinese General Troops for International Settlement "Silent War" Threatened NANKING

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 February 1939 · page 1

The Japanese Government issued a statement, "We hesitate to brand English and French vessels in the Yangtse as enemies but naturally…

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Censure Motion Defeated War Participation U.S.A. Ballot Proposal by 12 Senators Washington

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 1

It is proposed that a national referendum should determine the declaration of war by the United States…

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British Soldier Killed. In Battle with Arabs. [?]SALEM. Feb [?]

Leader · Wednesday 1 March 1939 · page 3

[?] was killed and two [?] with [?] officially [?] that [?] fourteen…

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War in China Guerillas Worry Japs Major Effort to Subjugate Hong Kong

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 2 March 1939 · page 1

The Japanese are having a torrid time at Lushan Mountain, atop of which is the famous sanitarium. In an attempt to dislodge the…

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