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The wars & local soldiers, 1940

2,624 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 132

The War Policy Mr. Thorby's Condemnation "Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

An appeal to the Federal Govern-ment to clarify, its war policy was made to-day by the Deputy-Leader of the Federal Country Party (Mr. H…

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“Clarify War Policy!” Mr. Thorby’s Appeal. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

An appeal to the Federal Government to clarify Its war policy was made to-day by the Deputy-Leader of the Federal Country…

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After the War Australia's Problem Move For Larger Population HOBART

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

The Minister for Commerce (Senator G. McLeay), sosaking today at the Australian Agricultural Council Conference, indicated that…

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The War Finland Hard Pressed Britain Giving Aid Watch on Balkan Problem

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 1

It seems to be definite that a dent has been made in the Mannerheim line as a result of continued mass attacks by the…

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There Are No Rules in War

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

Out of the weller of official propaganda is it possible for the man in the street to arrive at an approximation of the truth? The answer is that it is by no means an easy task. However, one fact stands out—the propagandists prove that there are no rules in war. It is hell on earth…

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The Latest War Aims. February 5, 1940

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

Tu qonqne, or "you're another," has usually been thought a form of argument hardly worthy of adults and totally unsuited to persons engaged in…

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The War From Day to Day February 3

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 7

The Foreign Ministers of Yugoslavia, Turkey, Rumania, and Greece gathered in Belgrade yesterday for the fateful meeting of the Balkan…

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China War Counter Attacks on Japanese Heavy Losses Shungking

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 2

The Chinese Army Spokesman declared that the Chinese evaded the Japanese enrichment and were now counter attacking flanks of a…

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Sea Warfare Barbarism by Germany Mr. Chamberlain's Denunciation War Situation Statement LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 3

"The killing of fishermen isn't war, but murder! Such acts are pure barbarism. They could have little effect on the outcome…

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British Labor Aims in War and Peace Finnish Democracy Must Be Retained LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 3

We should regard the extinction of a free Finnish democracy as an intolerable disaster for civilisation," states the national…

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Latest War News Still Patrols Western Front Quiet

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

PARIS, Sunday. THERE has been patrol activity, and some encounters of more or less severity. In one…

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The War Weather "Freezes" Activity the American Peace Move Aid for the Finns

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

Quite a number of diplomatic moves are being made in connection with the war and "under cover" intrigues have also been…

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Soldier Killed. Truck Crashed Into Pole. Help by "Mystery" Woman. SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 12 February 1940 · page 1

When a motor truck crashed into a street pole in Parramatta Road, Flemington, yesterday, a non-commissioned officer of the…

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Nationality Rights for Soldiers Rumors Denied SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 2

The [?] for the Interior Senator F[?]ll said tonight that inquiries revealed that there was he foundation for the statement that…

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A Strange War. Eye-Witness’ Observations

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

[?] [?] but just now strange [?] [?] [?]…

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Snakes Come Up Thames Unique War Business

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 5

A [?]rgn of makeskin, gland ana[?] Gradually glides down the [?] steams up through the South and North Atlantic the English…

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Births in War-time. Preponderance of Males

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 4

[?] mysterious but well [?] fact that in wartime [?] [?] children are born [?] times of peace [?]…

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Winter Grips Europe. War at Standstill. LONDON, February [?]

Leader · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 2

Activity on the Western Front has been held up because of the intensely cold weather. Sea and land…

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Old War Songs Modern Diggers' Progress Suez

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 3

Songs of the last war echoed across the desert os the transports carried the Australian soldiers through the darkness of the Suez Canal to Kantara. Although it was past midnight Kantara was alive with excited welcoming…

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China War New Jap. Move Puppet Government's Army SHAKGHAI

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1940 · page 1

[?] Japanese military authorities announced that a Chinese army of 50.000 supporting the Puppet Premier Wang Cheng Wei. landed on the…

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